Complete data on south African public opinion was gathered between February 21‍ and⁤ March 30, 2025, ⁢as part of a​ broader Spring 2025 Global Attitudes Survey. The research​ involved face-to-face interviews with a representative sample‌ of 1,570 ​adults⁤ aged 18 and over‍ across the country.

To ensure⁤ inclusivity⁤ and accurate depiction, interviews were conducted ‍in six of South Africa‘s official ​languages: Afrikaans, ‍English, ⁤North Sotho, South Sotho, Xhosa, and Zulu. ⁢ This ⁤multi-lingual ⁣approach ⁣is ⁤crucial​ for ⁣capturing⁢ the diverse perspectives within‌ the South African population.

Further methodological details regarding ​the international survey design and​ country-specific sampling techniques are available for review on international survey methodology. Facts on survey methodologies for related studies conducted in⁢ kenya and Nigeria can be found through country-specific methodology resources.

Measuring Ideological Positions

A key component of the survey ⁣involved assessing respondents’ ideological leanings. Participants in⁣ South Africa ⁣were asked to self-identify their position on a ⁣seven-point scale, ranging from “Extreme left” ​to “Extreme ⁣right.” This ‌allows for a nuanced understanding of the‌ political ⁢landscape and the distribution of ideological viewpoints within the‌ country.