Africa’s oldest liberation movement turns 100
After apartheid, how effective has South Africa’s ANC been in easing social inequities?
To mark the centenary of the African National Congress, South Africa will kick off a year of celebration events for the continent’s oldest liberation movement. The ANC has served as South Africa’s ruling party for the past 17 years since the end of apartheid in 1994.
But critics have characterised today’s ANC as a party in turmoil, plagued by scandals and infighting. The country is also battling a 25 percent unemployment rate, worsening poverty that has not improved since the end of apartheid and a widening income gap.
In this episode of The Stream, we talk to Sean Jacobs, founder of the blog “Africa is a Country”; Keith Khoza, ANC national spokesperson; and Karima Brown, editor of the South African Report.
What do you think? Does South Africa’s ANC still fight for the same values it championed 100 years ago? Send us your thoughts and comments on Facebook or Twitter using hashtag #AJStream.
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