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Out of line: A study by the Human Sciences Research Council for the Electoral Commission of South Africa found that 79% of respondents think the country is ‘headed in the wrong direction’ while less than two-thirds were ‘satisfied’ with democracy. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

South Africans believe the country is ‘headed in the wrong direction’, survey shows

A new study shows that most South Africans are sceptical about the country and want more transparency about political funding and donors

  • Eyaaz
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