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Video, : Rural Voices: South African elections 2024

For our three-part mini-series ”Echoes of Change“, Thabo Thindi embarks on a journey to his home country to document today’s challenges and shifting sentiments leading up to the elections on 29 May 2024.

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While people may not think that election promises will be honoured and the government does not seem to care, a change from previous governments is nevertheless an appealing idea to some in South Africa. "Rural Voices" highlights the crucial role of access to land, agriculture, and mobility for the provision of services in South Africa. It forms the basis of life and is not only essential for the independence of people in rural areas, but also for the broader livelihoods of its people.

The system of apartheid ended 30 years ago with the first democratic elections in South Africa. How has the country developed since then? For our three-part mini-series ”Echoes of Change“, Thabo Thindi embarks on a journey to his home country to document today’s challenges and shifting sentiments leading up to the elections on 29 May 2024.

Equal access to land and housing remains a central issue in South Africa. Land is both a symbol of liberation and a source of identity for millions of black South Africans. Given its profound importance, the mini-series delves into various aspects of the land question.

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