On the eve of the first democratic elections in South Africa, journalist, Angus Begg visited the community of Pietermaritzburg, in what is now known as KwaZulu-Natal and he spoke to them about their expectations for the historical day ahead. 

On the eve of the first democratic elections in South Africa, journalist, Angus Begg visited the community of Pietermaritzburg, in what is now known as KwaZulu-Natal and he spoke to them about their expectations for the historical day ahead.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

SABC News Democracy 30 Project takes a look back at the expectations of some South Africans on the eve of the country's first democratic elections in 1994

The George Municipality says 36 construction workers have been retrieved from the collapsed building in George in the Western Cape. The death toll now sits at seven deceased. 16 individuals are declared red patients, which means that they are in a critical condition receiving the necessarry medical attention, six patients are said to be in the category of yellow which means life threatening condition, while seven are on a green alert with minor injuries. A total of 39 construction are still unaccounted for. Rescue operations still continue on site. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Head of Western Cape Disaster Management, Colin Deiner

The George Municipality says 36 construction workers have been retrieved from the collapsed building in George in the Western Cape. The death toll now sits at seven deceased. 16 individuals are declared red patients, which means that they are in a critical condition receiving the necessarry medical attention, six patients are said to be in the category of yellow which means life threatening condition, while seven are on a green alert with minor injuries. A total of 39 construction are still unaccounted for. Rescue operations still continue on site. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Head of Western Cape Disaster Management, Colin Deiner

George Municipality continues search and rescue operations following Monday's deadly construction site disaster

 In an effort to drive voter education ahead of the 2024 general elections, SABC News has partnered with the Independent Electoral Commission to bring you a new feature called  Election Matters, where we delve deeper into the processes you, as the voter, need to know about. So join the Elections Matter conversation every Wednesday, until the 22nd of May 2024, for a look at everything you need to know before and after election day. Today's focus is on the key activities on the 2024 election timetable, including voting outside of your district, an update on special votes and voting abroad. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the IEC's Mmakgabo J Ramatlhodi.

In an effort to drive voter education ahead of the 2024 general elections, SABC News has partnered with the Independent Electoral Commission to bring you a new feature called  Election Matters, where we delve deeper into the processes you, as the voter, need to know about. So join the Elections Matter conversation every Wednesday, until the 22nd of May 2024, for a look at everything you need to know before and after election day. Today's focus is on the key activities on the 2024 election timetable, including voting outside of your district, an update on special votes and voting abroad. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the IEC's Mmakgabo J Ramatlhodi.

Election Matters: With the 2024 election around the corner, the Electoral Commission highlights some of the key activities on the election timetable

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the 28th anniversary of the Constitutional Assembly's adoption of South Africa's new democratic Constitution. Ramaphosa is currently speaking at the launch of the 30 years of Democracy Review Report, which aims to give a critical view of what the country has achieved since the dawn of democracy, 30 years ago. He says the while South Africans have worked hard in the past three decades, it is vital for the country to reflect on progress towards the aspirations of the Freedom Charter...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the 28th anniversary of the Constitutional Assembly's adoption of South Africa's new democratic Constitution. Ramaphosa is currently speaking at the launch of the 30 years of Democracy Review Report, which aims to give a critical view of what the country has achieved since the dawn of democracy, 30 years ago. He says the while South Africans have worked hard in the past three decades, it is vital for the country to reflect on progress towards the aspirations of the Freedom Charter...

SABC News Democracy 30 Project takes a look back at the expectations of some South Africans on the eve of the country's first democratic elections in 1994

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