STORY TIME #2
Social movements and protests have a long history in South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
The transition from apartheid to a democratic order was probably one of the greatest achievements of the twentieth century. Between 1989 and 1994, negotiations of the two opponents, the African National Congress and the National Party, ended colonial and apartheid rule, and de facto – at least by law – colonial oppression. These events led to euphoria throughout the country. The people celebrated and embraced the concept of the rainbow nation. This transition brought undoubtedly enormous change to the lives of many South Africans. Given the fact that all South Africans enjoy full citizenship, human rights and protection under the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
The control of the economy continues to be in white hands.
Nevertheless, the control of the economy continues to be in white hands, while poverty is black, the struggle for liberation and emancipation from mental slavery still continues.
As a result of the violent past of South Africa and its reflection of its legacies, it is apparent that it shaped contemporary South Africa with a right to protest.
Today, people across the country are beginning to look through and beyond the mirage of 1994 – aiming for intergenerational discourse, constructing new identities, breaking the rainbow and building a nation in order to challenge and change the status quo.
Cape Town, South Africa, August 8, 2017, #NoConfidence March in front of the South African Parliament.
The Ministers gathered at the National Assembly to cast their vote of no confidence against - now former - president Jacob Zuma. Protesters from various political parties took part in the March against Zuma. Also stating that they are not pleased about the “junked” status South Africa received.
Jacob Zuma was perhaps the most controversial president South Africa has had since apartheid ended in 1994. He survived a series of scandals. After the ninth vote of #NoConfidence in parliament, Zuma was pushed out of office by his own party - the African National Congress (ANC). Despite his scandals, Zuma was actively involved in fighting the end of white-minority rule in South Africa.
Photographs capture the emotions and impressions of the event
