The 2025 Barometer Report presents a rigorous assessment of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) during its first year in office (July 2024–July 2025). Drawing on data from the South Africa Citizens Watch Platform, it tracks progress on 121 key commitments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his Opening of Parliament Address and the Medium-Term Development Plan (2024–2029). These promises span five critical sectors: Economy, Governance, Corruption, Climate Change, and Social Services. By translating political pledges into measurable outcomes, the report advances efforts to strengthen transparency, foster accountability, and equip citizens, civil society, and policymakers with evidence-based insights into the state of public delivery.
