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withdrawing from democracy south africans increasingly trust army support military rule
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AI-generatedThe article discusses a shift in public opinion in South Africa towards greater acceptance of military rule, but it does not describe any concrete commercial mechanism, investment, regulation, price move, or supply chain disruption. No specific company, commodity, or sector is affected. The impact is purely political/social with no direct or indirect commercial channel identified.
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- 49% of South Africans now support military rule, up from 9% in 2002.
- Trust in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has risen to 68%.
- 61% believe military takeover is legitimate if elected leaders abuse power.
- Only 1% of surveyed areas have visible military presence, lowest among 38 African countries.
- Survey conducted by Afrobarometer, published 2026-05-06.