This week in 1994: Democracy 25
This week we focus on former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s visit to South Africa. Mugabe was
Overcoming alcohol addiction: A tale of two recovering alcoholics
Alcohol consumption is expensive in South Africa due to the sin tax. This, however, doesn’t stop
This week in 1994: Democracy 25
This week we focus on arms control in South Africa. Gun smuggling at the international border
‘I voted this year, the mark is slowly fading’
Among the millions of South Africans who voted for the first time in 1994, was Sarah Mahlangu. She
This week in 1994: Democracy 25
This week, we wrap the month of July with the focus on the impact of the declining budget for South
Think before tweeting
Social media’s growing role in the public discourse can never be disputed. To mitigate risks that
This week in 1994: Democracy 25
25 years ago this week, democratic South Africa severed military ties with Israel, marking an end to
‘I am grateful to have gotten something from this democracy’
Nokwanele Ivy Mzamo (48), grew up on a farm, and worked as a general laborer from 1996. She
‘I hope South Africa can change the way they do things in terms of employment’
Thobile Mdau is a 29 year old from Maphotla village in Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality.
This week in 1994: Democracy 25
This week marks 25 years since South Africa signed an agreement with the Commonwealth Development
This week in 1994: Democracy 25
This week marks 25 years since the man credited with taking down the foundation of apartheid was
‘We should not see each other through the prism of tribe’
Writer and editor Goodenough Mashego is disappointed with government’s snail pace to develop
This week in 1994: Democracy 25
This week marks the re-admission of South Africa into the United Nations, ending years of
This week in 1994: Democracy 25
This week marks 25 years since South Africa and Botswana signed an agreement upgrading the two
SABC welcomes MMA’s report on election coverage
The SABC has welcomed the report by Media Monitoring Africa on the public broadcaster’s coverage of
‘I still have a hope that South Africa can change’
Obed Ntshegang is a 64 year old retired teacher and was born in Ramokokastad.
‘The reconciliation that took place wasn’t the truth’
Thamsanqa Dlambulo was born in Kimberley and is an entrepreneur. He says he’s a very positive
‘I don’t benefit anything from SA government’
Marriam Mahlangu feels that she does not benefit anything from the government.
‘I’m no more voting now because I was discouraged by the government
Corruption, maladministration and crime have negatively affected South Africa, according to 65-year
Democracy Gauge officially kicks off on SABC platforms
In commemorating 25 years of democracy, SABC News has embarked on a campaign turning our lenses and