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30 years of democracy

A photo of voters in a queue during the South Africa General Elections at Igugu Primary School on May 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

How Does South Africa Elect its President?

News
A photo of a South African woman at a polling station during the country’s elections on May 29,2024.

Post-Voting Portraits of South Africans at the Polls

News
People queue outside of the South African High Commission in central London on May 18, 2024, to vote in South Africa's forthcoming general election.

The Hopes and Fears of South Africans Ahead of the Elections

News
A photo of Nelson Mandela wearing a suit while smiling as he does his famous “Madiba shuffle” which involves forming a double fist and raising both arms in a curved position while moving the body slightly.

Paul Weinberg on Documenting Apartheid and South Africa’s 1994 Elections

South Africa
An illustration showing pictures of (from left) Cassper Nyovest, Babes Wodumo, M’du Masilela, Tyla, and Black Coffee.

The Last 30 Years of South African Music

Latest
An illustration with photos of South African designer Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa; former president Nelson Mandela; and a model wearing Mantsho on the runway.

Eight Fashion Labels Redefining Style in a Post-Democratic South Africa

Fashion + Beauty
An illustration made from stills from South African movies ‘Sew the Winter Into my Skin,’ ‘Yesterday,’ and ‘Tsotsi.’

South Africa’s 30 Years of Democracy Celebrated on Film

Film + TV