South Africa commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of its first democratic election.
South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, the historic day that modified the course of the nation.
Hopes had been excessive in 1994, when years of segregation and white minority rule got here to an finish and thousands and thousands of black South Africans solid their votes for the primary time.
However 30 years later, many say there’s little to have fun. Hope has been changed by disappointment and skepticism.
The African Nationwide Congress, which has been in energy because the finish of apartheid, is accused of failing to maintain its guarantees. He has been concerned in corruption scandals.
Unemployment is at an all-time excessive, crime is rampant, and racial inequality stays an issue.
This yr’s anniversary comes a month earlier than a basic election, wherein the ruling occasion might lose its majority for the primary time.
So has the ANC didn’t ship on 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 parliament in South Africa
