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South Africa

In South Africa, High Level of Confidence in Judiciary

80% trust courts and judges to be independent from outside pressure

October 6, 2008
South Africa’s president resigned recently after allegations that he had interfered in his political rival’s corruption and fraud case. Gallup Poll findings, which predate these events, show that a substantial majority (80%) of South Africans trust their judicial system is independent.More ...
Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

September 23, 2008
Data-driven insights into the proposed U.S. government bailout plan, the hotel bombing in Pakistan, main street’s reaction to the U.S. financial crisis, and the resignation of South Africa's president.
South Africans' Worries Translate to Violence

South Africans' Worries Translate to Violence

May 21, 2008
South Africans are launching attacks against immigrants in their country, blaming them for worsening social problems. Just a year ago, however, 61% of South Africans said their country was a good place for immigrants.

Perceptions of Safety Decline in South Africa

More respondents report being crime victims this year

December 11, 2007
Gallup finds a noticeable decline in perceptions of safety in South Africa in the last year. While South Africans report relatively high levels of personal experience of crime, Gallup notes that citizens of the southern Africa region report similar, if not higher, levels.More ...

How Do African Populations View the Two "Giants" in Their Midst?

Overall, South Africa's leadership viewed more positively than Nigeria's

October 31, 2006
Nigeria and South Africa may both evolve into crucial hubs of future African development. Currently, South Africa's leadership is viewed more favorably across sub-Saharan Africa. However, ratings vary considerably by Africans' proximity to each country.More ...
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