South Africa commemorates 30 years since the first post-apartheid election, allowing Black nationals to vote. Nelson Mandela cast his first vote in 1994, marking a significant milestone in the country's history. President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges the progress made but highlights persistent challenges of inequality and the need for justice system reform. The African National Congress (ANC) faces challenges as support wavers ahead of elections, with concerns over unemployment, inequality, and crime rates. The opposition struggles to gain traction, showcasing the complex dynamics of race and politics in the country.
OPINION | In the first decade of democracy, writes Mondli Makhanya, the new government unleashed one of the most ambitious social upliftment projects of modern times. | @City_Press https://t.co/M6GZ04cQRI
Throughout South Africa’s democracy, civil society organisations have been at the forefront of advocating a just and more equitable society that lives up to the ideals enshrined in the Constitution. | @City_Press https://t.co/16HbChvrzr
The party that fought apartheid made strides in dismantling South Africa’s racist laws and firing up the economy. But the ANC’s performance over the past decade has been dismal, making the country ripe for change. Set a reminder for #ThePoliticsSpace ⏰https://t.co/YREmIXOTQ6
The ANC appears to be in trouble with elections this week. It could be the first time its vote plummets below 50 percent. https://t.co/t15NAO137Z
The ANC’s election machine, after some stuttering and stalling, has finally got going, and it appears the party is gradually regaining lost support, according to a reputable opinion poll among prospective voters. | @City_Press https://t.co/ji9DrrgORA
South Africa’s opposition party is still struggling to persuade voters. Its struggles make an interesting case study of how race and politics interact in the country three decades after apartheid https://t.co/0ghvBQF4Vk 👇
Ipsos poll: Support for South Africa's ANC near 40pc weeks before election https://t.co/ApGQh8S1Hs
Ramaphosa lauds ANC record as South Africa celebrates democracy https://t.co/bVx4YLswMI
This year’s Freedom Day is celebrated under the theme, '30 Years of Democracy, Partnership, and Growth'. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola believes that we've made great strides but the justice system needs to be strengthened to discourage criminality. #DStv403 #eNCA https://t.co/xd5uJfzRDc
After 30 years under the African National Congress many South African voters are fed up with some of the world’s highest rates of unemployment, inequality and murder. But the opposition is still struggling to persuade them that it is a better alternative https://t.co/tRoTVApXLw
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to desist from allowing "detractors abroad and at home", who are trying to dampen and diminish the gains of 30 years of democracy. | @SiyamtandaCapa https://t.co/WIR4BSNNJI
South Africa Freedom Day: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype? https://t.co/rrRf8QPk9u
President Cyril Ramaphosa had admitted the unacceptable levels of inequality. He's told South Africans attending Freedom Day celebrations at the Union Buildings that many citizens still face the legacy of apartheid.#DStv403 #eNCA https://t.co/t3LybF2XdL
Democracy brought dignity to the majority - Ramaphosa https://t.co/1zum0DMCGE
South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27, Freedom Day : NPR https://t.co/bNaMD6TeU6
OPINION | Chris Jones: 30 years of democracy - The pros and cons of SA's bureaucratic balance https://t.co/FTdPhEu59D
Today marks 30 years since South Africa held its first post-apartheid election, allowing Black nationals to vote. DW Correspondent Dianne Hawker's grandmother was one such first-time voter: https://t.co/63sWINTPrT
Nelson Mandela cast his vote in the first South African elections without racial discrimination #OTD in 1994. It was the first time Mandela had voted in his life, as under apartheid Black South Africans had no voting rights. Mandela received the 1993 peace prize. #FreedomDay https://t.co/2AnYyg6at6