AGOA and South Africa: A Trade Deal on Borrowed Time
AGOA is technically back, but a stack of new tariffs and political friction with Washington mean South African exporters are still guessing what it's worth.
Politics
Welcome to the Politics section of the South Africa Facts blog. We explain the policy debates and political events shaping South Africa, from immigration law and the ZEP permit saga to the parties contesting the 2026 local elections. Written to help you understand what is actually being decided and how it affects everyday South Africans.
South Africa's Expropriation Act: What It Actually Says, and Why It's Back in Court
South Africa's Expropriation Act was signed in January 2025 but still has no commencement date. Here is what it actually says about nil compensation, and why the DA, AfriForum and the IRR are fighting it in court.
Illegal Immigration in South Africa: Where Things Stand in 2026
Deportation numbers, the ZEP permit saga, vigilante crackdowns and a new White Paper: where South Africa's illegal immigration debate actually stands in 2026.
South Africa's Political Parties: A Voter's Guide to the 2026 Local Elections
Who's who in South African politics ahead of the 4 November 2026 local government elections: the main parties, their leaders and where they stand.