South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here’s why this year is so poignant
April 27 is the day they remember their country’s first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of apartheid.
South Africa marks ‘Freedom Day,’ 30 years since apartheid ended, amid discontent with the ANC
It's 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa's celebrations and remembrances of Nelson Mandela are set against discontent with the governing ANC.
Has South Africa Truly Defeated Apartheid?
When the apartheid government was toppled in South Africa, ending white minority rule, people around the world shared in the excitement and optimism that a more just society would
It's 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa's celebrations are set against growing discontent
South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with a ceremony in the capital Saturday that included a 21-gun salute and the waving of the nation's multicolored flag.
How South Africa's 'Born frees' — those born after apartheid — could impact its election
Three decades since the first democratic election in South Africa, will the generation that has never known apartheid turn out to vote, or has politics left many of them too disillusioned?
South Africa’s historic election anniversary is coming up. Here’s why it’s so poignant this year
South Africa's “Freedom Day” marks the country’s first democratic election that officially ended apartheid in 1994. The 30th anniversary falls on an important election.
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
South Africa this week celebrates 30 years of freedom after a historic 1994 election that saw the end of white minority rule and racial segregation.
Support for South Africa's ANC near 40% weeks before election, Ipsos poll shows
Support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has fallen to just over 40%, an Ipsos opinion poll ...
BHP’s pursuit of Anglo American has a major obstacle: South Africa
The De Beers owner is a longstanding jewel in the African' state’s economic crown – it would be a ‘big blow’ to see it sold ...
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BHP’s South Africa snub an indictment of ANC, DA says
BHP Group’s bid to spin off Anglo America’s South African assets as part of a takeover proposal shows how the economic ...
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South Africa's Eskom aims to limit winter power cuts
South Africa's state power utility Eskom said on Friday that it would probably be able to limit rolling power cuts over the ...
South Africa’s democracy is turning 30 – but a silent crisis threatens its hard-fought gains
Former anti-apartheid student protest leader Seth Mazibuko is among activists and educators who believe a crisis is hollowing ...
Wrestling royalty and the bid to crack Africa
The family of global wrestling star Saraya describe Africa as "the hardest market to crack" after appearing in South Africa.