However, people are increasingly dissatisfied with the way the country is being governed, and only a third of respondents are satisfied with the country's economic situation.
Respondents are less positive about their provincial governments.
Respondents in the other provinces were somewhat less optimistic. These views should be considered within the context of how respondents feel about goverment in South Africa at present. The public's concerns Levels of unemployment remain a key concern highlighted by South Africans. This positive signal for local governments facing high levels of non-payment was however tempered by the low level of confidence among residents that their local governments were in fact able to solve problems in their communities. Clearly the voting public who established a democratic South Africa continues to hold substantially positive views of the broader socio-political environment in South Africa.