South Africa is commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of its first democratic election.
South Africa is marking Freedom Day – the historic day that modified the course of the nation.
Hopes had been excessive in 1994, as years of segregation and white-minority rule got here to an finish, and hundreds of thousands of Black South Africans solid their vote for the primary time.
However 30 years on, many say there’s little to have a good time. Hope has been changed by disappointment and scepticism.
The African Nationwide Congress, which has been in energy for the reason that finish of apartheid, is accused of not preserving its guarantees. It has been embroiled in corruption scandals.
Unemployment is at an all-time excessive, crime is widespread and race-based inequality remains to be an issue.
This yr’s anniversary comes a month forward of normal elections – which might see the governing social gathering lose its majority for the primary time.
So, has the ANC did not dwell as much as its guarantees?
Presenter: Neave Barker
Company:
Melanie Verwoerd – Political analyst
William Gumede – Founding father of Democracy Works Basis
Zackie Achmat – Activist and impartial candidate for South Africa’s parliament
