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South Africa celebrates 25 years of democracy in 2019. Statement by H.E. Jabu Mbalula, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Romania

June 26, 2019

On 27 April 2019, South Africa celebrated 25 years since the date it won its democracy. 1994 was the year the country emerged  from the dark shadows of international isolation  and took its rightful place among the community of nations. This day of 26 June is also a very significant...

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