South Africa is in a political crisis after no party won an outright majority in last month's general election and this necessitates deep reflection on the future direction of the country, says Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, chair of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.
"For the first time in 30 years the electorate has decided not to give any political party a majority vote," she said. "This presents an opportunity for citizens, communities, to review the past years and focus on what has gone wrong.
"The result produced by the 2024 election calls upon all of us to reflect on the South Africa we want for the future and our children," she added.
During a briefing at Sanctuary Mandela, the Thabo Mbeki and Ahmed Kathrada foundations, the Robert Sobukwe Trust and a other organisations called for a national dialogue aimed at uniting the country and to reflect on its future.
This story is from the June 28, 2024 edition of The Citizen.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 28, 2024 edition of The Citizen.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
FAR FROM PERFECT TEST
RASSIE: ADMITS IT WAS A MIXED BAG PERFORMANCE AGAINST IRELAND
Erratic Alcaraz keeps on rolling
WIMBLEDON: TEARY KEYS QUITS WITH NAGGING INJURY
Siya: The job is only half done
RELIEF: EIGHT YEAR DROUGHT AGAINST IRELAND OVER
England are spot-on
EURO 24: SOUTHGATE HAILS HIS STREETWISE’ CHARGES AFTER SHOOTOUT
Hamilton back on the top step
F1: ENDS A THREE-YEAR DROUGHT IN HOME GRAND PRIX
EasyEquities popular picks
19BN PORTFOLIO: PROMINENT STOCKS AND ETFS FAVOURED BY SA RETAIL INVESTORS
100 days with lights
NO POWER CUTS: IMPROVED PERFORMANCE RAISES CONFIDENCE IN SA
Blair advises Starmer
FORMER PM: IMMIGRATION PLAN NEEDED AND BEWARE REFORM UK PARTY’
Glory for Oriental Charm
FRONTRUNNER: FLAWLESS RIDE BY JP
KB, fans charge up Springboks game
Singer and actress Keabetswe (KB) Motsilanyane marked the much-anticipated return of the World Cup-winning Springbok team on home soil with a powerful rendition of the national anthem before their Test match against the Irish at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.