South Africa's Struggle Continues Two Decades After Apartheid

As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, the country remains the most unequal nation in the world, according to Statistics South Africa. The negotiated settlement that brought an end to the apartheid system at the end of the Cold War was once widely - if not universally - celebrated. But the settlement was a compromise, a fact that quickly became apparent, writes Vashna Jagarnath of The Conversation.

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  • 27 April 2018
    SA Commemorates Freedom Day
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    SABC
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    27th April 2018 marks 24 years since the fist post apartheid elections were held in the country. 2018's event will be held at the Dr Petrus Malemela ... see more »

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