It has been billed as the start of a new chapter in South Africa's democracy. The first National Convention officially opened in Pretoria on Friday, despite earlier doubts over whether it would go ahead.

More than 1000 delegates were in attendance, among them President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the keynote address.

Dimakatso Leshoro attended the event and filed this report.

It has been billed as the start of a new chapter in South Africa's democracy. The first National Convention officially opened in Pretoria on Friday, despite earlier doubts over whether it would go ahead.
More than 1000 delegates were in attendance, among them President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the keynote address.
Dimakatso Leshoro attended the event and filed this report.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.