Freedom Day in South Africa

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2015, South Africa

South Africa celebrates 21 years since 1st elections. Yesterday was Freedom Day in South Africa. It marks the anniversary of S. Africa’s 1st democratic elections. Nelson Mandela was elected as President today in 1994. Many view today as the official end of the apartheid system. S. Africans celebrate today amid attacks on foreigners. Foreigners have had to seek refuge in …

Violence in South Africa

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2015, South Africa

Waves of violence against foreigners in Johannesburg. Violence against foreigners is spreading in South Africa. Starting in the city of Durban, it has spread to Johannesburg. Residents have burned businesses and marched in the streets. Police fired rubber bullets into crowds on Friday. At least 6 people have been killed. 100+ have been arrested. The cause of the violence is …