It’s 27 years since South Africa held its first democratic elections. The 1994 elections allowed for every eligible voter to go make their mark, regardless of race. The elections also allowed for a new constitution.
Almost 30 years into democracy, South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal societies. Coronavirus has also been blamed for high levels of unemployment, hunger and poor health.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead the Day’s celebration under the theme “The year of Charlotte Maxeke, The meaning of Freedom under COVID-19”. He will deliver the keynote address in Botshabelo in the Free State.
In other news – Good News for actress Phumeza Mdabe’s blind son whose eyes were removed due to cancer
With tears rolling down her face and a huge lump in her throat, Phumeza Mdabe had to shatter her son’s illusions, informing him that he will never be able to see again.
After receiving exciting news that he would be getting prosthetic eyes fitted soon, Mpilo jumped for joy, because of the possibility of gaining eyesight again. Learn more
Source: eNCA
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