New: Africa Elects' latest article breaks down the data behind the DA's unexpected rise and what this could mean for the upcoming local elections.
https://africaelects.com/2026/01/05/winning-by-default-how-the-da-is-benefiting-from-the-gnu-and-a-fractured-opposition/
South Africa, Social Research Foundation poll:
ANC (Centre-left): 37% (-3)
DA (Liberal|Centre-right): 32% (+10)
MK (Left-wing|Conservative): 8% (-7)
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+/- vs. Last election result
Fieldwork: 17 October - 14 November 2025
Sample size: 1,002
➤ africaelects.com/south-africa
Our team had a roundtable in Glasgow discussing the Scottish context for architecture with learning providers and employers also joined by Sandy Robinson, Scottish Government Chief Architect, Tamsie Thomson, and Gordon Murray.
Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the insightful discussion.
Really loved this excellent understated but warm and funny film. The www.regentstreetcinema.com
Was a perfect venue.
Applications are now open for a new mutual recognition agreement between the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC).
Learn more here➡️https://arb.org.uk/international-routes/arb-and-roac-mra/
Yesterday, the UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Canada’s ROAC signed a new UK–Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
This opens up streamlined opportunities for architects in both countries.
Join this evening’s webinar at 8pm BST to learn more:
Register here➡️https://bit.ly/3GmFFTs
🌍✍️ A new UK-Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) is to be signed today, making it easier for eligible architects to register and work between the two countries.
Read more ➡️ arb.org.uk/uk-and-canad...
South Africa, SRF poll:
ANC (centre-left): 36% (-4)
DA (liberal|centre-right): 28% (+6)
MK (left-wing|conservative): 14% (-1)
EFF (left-wing): 7% (-3)
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+/- vs. 2024 election
Fieldwork: 3-19 February 2025
Sample size: 1,008
➤ africaelects.com/south-africa
#RSA
Interesting ideas and reflections from history on the Grenfell Memorial from the ever thoughtful Neal Shasore
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Giving blood or platelets is an easy thing to do. They also give away #seabrooks crisps. Sign up @ www.blood.co.uk #platelets #blood
On Thursday, the govt will publish its Plan for Change. This will include key 'milestones' for each of the govt's five missions. Targets such as these have been used extensively by previous govts trying to improve public service performance. But how effective are targets?
A short🧵on the evidence:
Great article about emotion and authenticity in politics by @njclelland.bsky.social A South African example, a Trump analysis and a lesson for all politicians. Oh and includes references to gorillas and craft beer.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/...
South Africa, Institute of Race Relations poll:
Q: ‘Which of the following government coalitions would you prefer?’
Fieldwork: October 2024
Sample size: 604 respondents
➤ africaelects.com/south-africa
#RSA
Few people even know about this; when people are asked in surveys how child mortality has changed the majority says it has stagnated or increased.
If you consider that many don't know about humanity's biggest achievement, then it's not surprising that many are so pessimistic about our future.
Important research on the workplace culture in architecture www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/archite...
Spotify for news, but with better rewards for authors/artists?
Beautifully written. And very apt advice for our hectic times.
The horrors of the "Reply All" email. Excellent and v funny from The Economist's Bartleby...
www.economist.com/business/202...
