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    30 years of democracy Stories

    This is a still of Noxolo Dlamini in ‘Death of a Whistleblower.’
    Culture
    27 November 2024

    30 Years of South African Film to be Celebrated at the 2024 African Diaspora Film Festival in New York

    “30 Years of the New South Africa” is part of the packed ADIFF 2024 schedule, with over 80 films from more than 20 countries.

    A photo of voters in a queue during the South Africa General Elections at Igugu Primary School on May 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    News
    30 May 2024

    How Does South Africa Elect its President?

    Presidents aren’t directly voted in by the South African electorate. Here’s how the country’s next leader will be elected after this week’s general election.

    A photo of a South African woman at a polling station during the country’s elections on May 29,2024.
    News
    29 May 2024

    Post-Voting Portraits of South Africans at the Polls

    Six South African voters share their experiences taking part in what is seen as the country’s most highly-contested election.

    People queue outside of the South African High Commission in central London on May 18, 2024, to vote in South Africa's forthcoming general election.
    News
    22 May 2024

    The Hopes and Fears of South Africans Ahead of the Elections

    South Africans are getting ready for what is set to be the most tightly contested elections in the country’s 30 years of democracy.

    A photo of Nelson Mandela wearing a suit while smiling as he does his famous “Madiba shuffle” which involves forming a double fist and raising both arms in a curved position while moving the body slightly.
    South Africa
    21 May 2024

    Paul Weinberg on Documenting Apartheid and South Africa’s 1994 Elections

    The celebrated photographer, Paul Weinberg, reflects on his photography journey, the apartheid-era Afrapix agency and 30 years of freedom in South Africa.

    An illustration showing pictures of (from left) Cassper Nyovest, Babes Wodumo, M’du Masilela, Tyla, and Black Coffee.
    Latest
    27 April 2024

    The Last 30 Years of South African Music

    As South Africa commemorates the 30th anniversary of democracy, OkayAfrica takes a look at the sounds that have defined every decade since 1994.

    An illustration with photos of South African designer Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa; former president Nelson Mandela; and a model wearing Mantsho on the runway.
    News
    26 April 2024

    Eight Fashion Labels Redefining Style in a Post-Democratic South Africa

    As the Rainbow Nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of Freedom Day, OkayAfrica takes a look at some of the fashion labels who are weaving threads of what it means to be South African.

    An illustration made from stills from South African movies ‘Sew the Winter Into my Skin,’ ‘Yesterday,’ and ‘Tsotsi.’
    Film + TV
    25 April 2024

    South Africa’s 30 Years of Democracy Celebrated on Film

    This list of 10 films, made after 1994, represents the multiple facets of post-apartheid life in South Africa.

    An illustration showing photos of five South Africans from the “born-free” generation.
    News
    24 April 2024

    What 30 Years of Democracy Means to South Africa’s “Born-Free” Generation

    Young South Africans who grew up in the post-apartheid erashare their thoughts on freedom and democracy.

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