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From the first democratic election to the first ever FIFA World Cup to be played on African soil, South Africa has become the centre of attention since democracy in 1994. As the country celebrates 20 Years of Freedom, Vuk’uzenzele looks at some of the historic moments in the country’s history over the past two decades.

1994: South Africa’s first democratic elections

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About 10 000 inmates have been trained as artisans as part of government’s efforts to develop skills to support the country’s economy.

Young people from Mpumalanga have been equipped to make their mark in the manufacturing sector after successfully completing training in the manufacturing of stainless steel and furniture.

The then Economic Development, Environment and Tourism MEC Pinky Phosa handed certificates to the 120 graduates in Middelburg after they completed the training.

A group of learners, who came up the with the idea to install sensors in the walking sticks of the visually impaired, has taken top honours in the Business Idea Generation Competition.

During an award ceremony held in Mbombela recently, officials from the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) School Entrepreneurship Programme handed over the trophy and certificate to the learners from Tikhontele Secondary School in Matsulu.

A love for sneakers is what led Soweto-born Sifiso Dlamini to start a shoe design and manufacturing company in 2005.

Almost 10 years later, Dlamini, 26, now runs a successful business.

If you or your family are going through a tough time and you're not able to meet the most basic needs, you can turn to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for help.

For the next five years, South Africans can expect improved services and a pleasant experience from local government.

President Jacob Zuma says national government will work closely with municipalities to deliver services to South Africans.

Crime-fighting efforts in Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal, have received a boost after the Chatsworth Police Station was upgraded, now boasting renovated holding cells, four wings and a new-look community service centre.

The Department of Justice and Correctional Services is ensuring that residents across the country have access to justice services by renovating courts.