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The role of ever-present uncertainty and unpredictability in national elections

An increase in political uncertainty adds to a decline in business confidence due to its impact on predictability. In an ideal business situation, predictability provides the comfort of planning. Without the comfort of planning, innovation and agility become important partners in business.

In May, South Africa will have a national election in its five-year cycle, and witness the inauguration of its seventh administration.

South Africa will not be the only country having elections; more than half the world's population that

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