FOR South Africans, 1994 was an important year. It’s the year in which our country became a true democracy. We consider it a turning point in the story of our nation.
History teaches us that a democratic system is achieved only after a long and challenging journey. And the story of our democracy actually dates back to the time of Ancient Greeks.
So let’s learn what democracy is, where it comes from and how it has changed the lives of every South African.
HISTORY
Democracy is a form of government in which the citizens of a country have a say in how the government is run. The word is derived from two Greek words:”, which means the people, and “”, which means power.
