South Africans celebrated their “Freedom Day” on Saturday, commemorating their country’s pivotal first democratic election on April 27, 1994, that announced the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of apartheid. South Africa marked ...

April 27 marks South Africa’s 30th anniversary of “Freedom Day” when the country celebrates the day of its very first true democratic election in 1994. The election was the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of standing apartheid.

Marking 30 years of democracy, South Africa commemorates Freedom Day 2024 with a special Google Doodle. Reflect on the journey from apartheid to unity.

South Africa has marked 30 years since the end of apartheid with a ceremony in the capital. But any sense of celebration on the momentous anniversary was set against a growing discontent with the current government.

Polls suggest support for the ruling African National Congress is at its lowest since the first democratic elections 30 years ago.

Analysts and polls indicate the party once led by Nelson Mandela could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.

Polls predict ANC likely to lose parliamentary majority, due to high unemployment and wealth inequality