South Africa Marks 30 Years Since First Democratic Election Amid Political and Economic Challenges

As South Africa commemorates the 30th anniversary of the end of apartheid, the nation faces significant socio-economic issues and a potentially pivotal upcoming election.

• South Africa celebrates the 30th anniversary of its first all-race election, which ended apartheid and brought Nelson Mandela to power.
• The African National Congress (ANC), once heralded for its role in ending apartheid, faces declining popularity and could lose its parliamentary majority.
• President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the anniversary celebrations, acknowledging the country's ongoing struggles with poverty, inequality, and high unemployment.
• The upcoming national election on May 29 is seen as crucial, with many South Africans considering alternatives to the ANC for the first time.
• Young South Africans, known as 'Born Frees', are particularly disillusioned with the current political landscape, advocating for significant change.

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