After The Bell: The wonderful and strange business of prognostication
By Stephen GrootesSouth Africa
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Election predictions influence voters, businesses and investors, yet polling uncertainty and unexpected results show how dangerous prognostication can be.
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- Length
- 19 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 2, 2026
- Byline
- Stephen Grootes
- Source
- Daily Maverick