Hello Everybody,
Today is a public holiday in South Africa. December 16, this date is significant to both the Afrikaans speaking people and the African cultures. In 1994, this date was recognized as a day of reconciliation and national unity.
Before the reign of Nelson Mandela and the end of apartheid, the Afrikaner commemorated this day as the Day of the Vow, a religious holiday, also known as the of the Covenant or Dingaan's Day. (This refers to victory over the Zulus, or Battle of Blood River.)
December 16, 1961 is known as the founding of Umkhonte we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation), the armed forces of the African National Congress (ANC)
Today is significant as the president of South Africa; Jacob Zuma will unveil the 9 meter high bronze statue of Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa
I began writing a few articles titled SOUTH AFRICA – A FAILING DEMOCRACY and the first two were published in the Guardian Liberty Express yesterday. Here are the links to both articles.
South Africa a Failing Democracy: Hendrik Verwoerd, Jeff Radebe and Pik Botha
I am hoping to uncover some of the reasons why we have a failing democracy and am convinced that these articles will do just that. I am captivated by the vast amount of people and departments who are part of a net so intricately weaved, and perhaps not realizing there is a giant spider that can dismantle the entire web.. It’s a real challenge and one that I am enjoying.
All the best,
Your friend,
Laura
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