As South Africa marks thirty years of democracy, we look at some of the legislation that Parliament had to rectify to align with the Constitution. The Divorce Act is one of the laws that needed to be changed to recognize Muslim marriages. The Women’s Legal Centre, a women’s advocacy group, successfully launched a constitutional court challenge that took more than eight years. Mercedes Besent looks back on how things unfolded.

As South Africa marks thirty years of democracy, we look at some of the legislation that Parliament had to rectify to align with the Constitution. The Divorce Act is one of the laws that needed to be changed to recognize Muslim marriages. The Women’s Legal Centre, a women’s advocacy group, successfully launched a constitutional court challenge that took more than eight years. Mercedes Besent looks back on how things unfolded.

2024 marks 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections on 27th April 1994. Throughout the year, on all our platforms, SABC News will remind you of key moments in our democratic history

2024 marks 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections on 27th April 1994. Throughout the year, on all our platforms, SABC News will remind you of key moments in our democratic history

Democracy 30

Reflecting on 30 Years of Democracy: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path Forward.

Reflecting on 30 Years of Democracy: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path Forward.