By Thoko Modise In the past couple of weeks and months, South Africa has displayed three qualities that are critical for attraction of investments: political and financial stability, as well as strong democratic institutions, including courts, for a democracy to function. The period leading up to the elections, the announcement of results, as well…

An era that seemed far and elusive six years ago has finally arrived. On Wednesday 19 June 2024, South Africans and the world over waited in anticipation to witness our rainbow nation’s embrace of the officiation and swearing in of President-elect, His excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa into the country’s seventh administration. Although the Inauguration was held…

The 2024 South African elections were a landmark moment for many citizens, particularly first-time voters, who embarked on this civic journey with enthusiasm and hope. Among these first-time voters were Ningi Sithole and Mpumelelo Matunda, whose experiences highlighted the diverse motivations and reflections of young South Africans, participating in the democratic process for the first…

This year’s Freedom Day, on 27 April, marks the 30th anniversary of democracy in South Africa. On this day in 1994, many South Africans voted for the first time in their lives in a democratic election. This historic day, marked the culmination of centuries of the struggle to liberate people from oppression and suffering, dispossession and…

If diamonds are forever as they say, then for us, the memories of the many brave South Africans who have sacrificed their own lives for our freedom will be measured throughout eternity. As we convened for the 6th edition of the Human Rights Festival, a medley of emotions filled the atmosphere as young South Africans…