In 2014 South Africa celebrates 20 Years of Freedom and democracy. This momentous occasion presents an opportunity for us to reflect on how our freedom and democracy were achieved; the progress we have made the past 20 years; and on how South Africans will work together to implement Vision 2030.
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The Twenty Year Review was launched by President Jacob Zuma on 11 March 2014. The Review reflects on how the country has progressed since the dawn of democracy in 1994, the challenges it still faces and how these can best be addressed.
Timeline
1994
Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)
1995
Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP)
1996
1997
1998
Voortrekkerhoogte renamed Thaba Tshwane
1999
iSimagaliso Wetland Park declared World Heritage Site
2000
13th international AIDS conference
2001
2002
Mark Shuttleworth first South African in space
World Summit on Sustainable Development
2003
2004
Announcement of SA hosting 2010 World Cup
Expanded Public Works Programme launched
Gold for 2004 Olympic Games swimmers
2005
50th Anniversary of the Freedom Charter
Southern African Large Telescope (Salt) in Sutherland inaugurated
2006
2007
SA serves on United Nations Security Council
2008
Natalie duToit qualifies for Beijing Olympics
2009
2010
Framework of the New Economic Growth Path
50th anniversary of Human Rights Day
2011
17th Conference of the Parties (COP17)
2012
African Union Commission chairperson
Nelson Mandela bank notes released
National Development Plan launched
Announcement of Infrastructure plan
Team SA wins 6 medals at Olympics
2013
1913 Natives' Land Act Centenary
Mandela movie 'Long Walk To Freedom'
Development Indicators 2012 released
2014
