# A new Ipsos survey reveals eight in ten South Africans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, despite initial optimism after the formation of the government of national unity last year. While 42-percent say GNU parties are working well together, almost six in ten remain unhappy with municipal services, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Over half of South Africans support inter-party cooperation in local government, hinting voters may favour parties that govern collaboratively ahead of the local government elections.
Public confidence in GNU declines to pre-election levels despite initial optimism