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South Africa’s road to political unity is long
Once a home for activists of all races, the ANC now faces an identity challenge as racial divisions in politics deepen.
Does the ANC really need whites in its ranks? ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji sparked this controversial debate when he said he wants to see more racial diversity in the party.
He made the remarks during a youth rally in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, where he expressed concern over the lack of white participation in the youth league.
Malatji questioned why, decades after democracy, young white South Africans are still largely absent from the ANC’s structures, especially considering the pivotal role played by figures like Joe Slovo, Denis Goldberg and other white comrades during the liberation struggle.
“We have to ask ourselves,” Malatji said, “why white youth do not see the ANC...
UK PM, South Africa’s Ramaphosa Hold Talks: 7 July 2024 | Mirage News
Top Stories Tamfitronics Mirage News07 Jul 2024 10:38 pm AESTDate TimeThe Prime Minister spoke to South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, this morning.The President began by congratulating the Prime Minister on his election victory and said he welcomed this early opportunity to speak.The leaders reflected on the significance of South Africa's State Visit in 2022, noting that it was the first Official State visit of His Majesty King Charles III's reign.Turning to the strong bond between the UK and South Africa, the Prime Minister said he looked forward to strengthening and progressing the relationship between the two countries.The Prime Minister and President agreed to continue working together on climate change, economic growth and opportunity and equality ahead of the G20 in South Africa next year.They agreed to stay in touch and looked forward to speaking again...
