As we commemorate 30 years of democracy, we reflect on the pivotal moments that have shaped our nation's journey. We delve into the profound impact of the June 16, 1976 Uprising and compare the youth activism of that era with today's struggles and triumphs. Channel Africa reporter Lebogang Mabange filed this report...

As we commemorate 30 years of democracy, we reflect on the pivotal moments that have shaped our nation's journey. We delve into the profound impact of the June 16, 1976 Uprising and compare the youth activism of that era with today's struggles and triumphs. Channel Africa reporter Lebogang Mabange filed this report...

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30 years of democracy - Youth day commemoration

The African National Congress announced that five parties have now signed the Statement of Intent to participate in the Government of National unity. The 4 other parties are the Democratic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party, GOOD, and the Patriotic Alliance. This collective represents 273 seats in the National Assembly or 68% of the seats in the National Assembly. Following May's election, the ANC was forced to forge alliances with other political parties after failing to win a parliamentary majority for the first since the 1994 election. For more on this, Aurelie Kalenga spoke to African National Congress National Spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu....

The African National Congress announced that five parties have now signed the Statement of Intent to participate in the Government of National unity. The 4 other parties are the Democratic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party, GOOD, and the Patriotic Alliance. This collective represents 273 seats in the National Assembly or 68% of the seats in the National Assembly. Following May's election, the ANC was forced to forge alliances with other political parties after failing to win a parliamentary majority for the first since the 1994 election. For more on this, Aurelie Kalenga spoke to African National Congress National Spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu....

SA's ANC to embark on national roadshows

Hours after the burial of Malawi's vice president Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash a week ago - President Lazarus Chakwera is being urged to appoint a replacement  to avoid creating a vacuum.

Legal experts say the president by law has seven days to do so. Channel Africa correspondent George Mhango reports from Blantyre...

Hours after the burial of Malawi's vice president Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash a week ago - President Lazarus Chakwera is being urged to appoint a replacement  to avoid creating a vacuum.
Legal experts say the president by law has seven days to do so. Channel Africa correspondent George Mhango reports from Blantyre...

Malawi's President urged to appoint new vice president

After the ANC failed to achieve majority votes in the country's recent elections, ANC President annouced that the party was seeking to form a government of national unity with a broad group of opposition parties. Last week, an eleventh-hour agreement weached, following negotiations that went late into the night. This led to the formation of South Africa's first-ever multi party coalition government with President Cyril Ramaphosa at its head.

These events were reminiscent of what took place in the country in 1994,  when, South Africa transitioned from apartheid rule to democratic government.

Meanwhile, a group of political parties in South Africa - including the African Transformation Movement (ATM), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) -  calling themselves the Progressive Caucus is opposed to the Government of National Unity in its current form.

To reflect on these two historic moments in the country is Mr Roelf Meyer - Former politician and conflict resolution advisor. Roelf Meyer was part of those who negotiated SA's first transition from apartheid to democracy with President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the time he served as as chief negotiator for the National Party government....

After the ANC failed to achieve majority votes in the country's recent elections, ANC President annouced that the party was seeking to form a government of national unity with a broad group of opposition parties. Last week, an eleventh-hour agreement weached, following negotiations that went late into the night. This led to the formation of South Africa's first-ever multi party coalition government with President Cyril Ramaphosa at its head.
These events were reminiscent of what took place in the country in 1994,  when, South Africa transitioned from apartheid rule to democratic government.
Meanwhile, a group of political parties in South Africa - including the African Transformation Movement (ATM), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) -  calling themselves the Progressive Caucus is opposed to the Government of National Unity in its current form.
To reflect on these two historic moments in the country is Mr Roelf Meyer - Former politician and conflict resolution advisor. Roelf Meyer was part of those who negotiated SA's first transition from apartheid to democracy with President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the time he served as as chief negotiator for the National Party government....

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