WRAP | 30 years of democracy

[View in browser]( [Mail & Guardian]( M&G Mornings [Gettyimages 669073 (1)]( Premium [30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: The 1994 elections had no mapping, no voters roll, but lots of goodwill]( The first democratic election was touch and go until six days before the 27 April 1994 poll [// Read more]( Articles labelled as Premium are only available to subscribers. [CLICK HERE]( to subscribe Already a subscriber? [SIGN IN HERE]( [Safrica Environment Mining Poverty]( Premium [30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there]( Amid directionless policy after 30 years of democracy, the country’s prospects continue to be driven by the whims of miners and their financiers [// Read more]( [Whatsapp Image 2024 04 24 At 21.01.27]( Premium [30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving?]( Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope [// Read more]( Recommended Reads [Gen Z faces a ‘happiness versus reality equation’ ahead of elections]( Most of the young people interviewed have little faith that politics will change in their day-to-day lives, according to a new report [// Read more]( [PART TWO: Rise Mzansi promises social democracy but delivers neoliberalism]( Despite evidence of the dangers and failures of public-private partnerships, the ANC and newcomer Rise Mzansi ignore these concerns [// Read more]( [Lady Zamar returns with vibrant resilience in Rainbow]( After weathering numerous a public storm, Lady Zamar is determined to reclaim her narrative and share her truth through her music [// Read more]( [30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors]( The murders of even those engaged in non-party political promotion of the election came as opponents of the vote renewed their threats of a widening war [// Read more]( [30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Read the M&G editorial published prior to the 1994 vote]( The editors called on citizens to vote for unity and reconstruction [// Read more]( ADVERTISEMENT Our newsletters [[M&G Mornings Newsletter]M&G Mornings Daily newsletter featuring independent journalism and in-depth reporting.]( [[The Green Guardian Newsletter]Green Guardian Award-winning climate and environment coverage delivered every Wednesday.]( [[Webinars Newsletter]Webinars Your opportunity to stay informed and be a part of our engaging webinar events.]( Subscribe & support independent journalism Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribers get access to all premium articles & features, amongst other benifits. [Subscribe Now]( Africa's Better Future [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( The Mail & Guardian · The Metal Box · Braamfontein · Johannesburg, GP 2001 · South Africa