South Africa is marking 30 years since its transition to democracy from the racial segregation of apartheid.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has led celebrations in Pretoria. His government is expected to face its sternest test in next month's elections. South Africa is one of continent's leading economies but severe poverty and rising unemployment have dampened much of the optimism from 30 years ago.

Today, many of those who fought against apartheid are still demanding justice for the crimes they suffered.
For more on this, we talk to DW Correspondent Dianne Hawker in Pretoria, South Africa.

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