South Africa is still grappling with deep-rooted issues.
A Soweto resident looks on at a mural featuring Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, 27 April 2024, on Vilakazi Street in Soweto, South Africa, as the country celebrates Freedom Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
According to a World Bank report in 2023, South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world.Anti-apartheid activist Seth Mazibuko said while Freedom Day was an opportunity to celebrate, it should be about reflecting on the current state of the country where many South Africans still did not enjoy the fruits of liberation.
He said as the country approached the seventh national election, it was pivotal for government to pause and reflect on the challenges that continue to persist. “The president has been calling for reflection in the 30 years. And the president must be bold enough to… say yes, we have not done well here.
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