Intelligence Analyst

South Africa (SA) will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. The election outcome could signal a turning point in South African politics as the ruling ANC Party is not expected to secure the majority vote, potentially leading to political partnerships and power-sharing.

South Africa will hold national and provincial elections on May 29; the African National Congress (ANC) Party will likely secure more votes than other political parties (GSI Guide) but is unlikely to retain its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994. Securing less than a majority would open up the prospect of coalition rule.

During July and August, Airbnb employees in South Africa are likely to experience more frequent power outages for longer periods of time as the country's electrical grid struggles to meet demand.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic in 2023. NOAA predicts the possibility of one to four major Category 3 or higher hurricanes

Countries in the Northern Hemisphere are likely to experience an increase in seasonal flu activity between December 2022 and February 2023 after two years of mild cases.

During the 2020-2021 flu season, pandemic containment measures mitigated the combined threat of seasonal flu and COVID-19. Major transmission routes for the flu, such as public schools and business offices, remained closed, and regulations restricted restaurant and retail capacities.