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It\u2019s been thirty years since the first fully democratic elections in South Africa, which saw the African National Congress take power in 1994.

But two years before that historic moment, white South Africans had to vote in a referendum that would decide whether or not to usher in a multi-racial government. We hear from President FW de Klerk\u2019s then communications officer about how they helped \u201cclose the book on apartheid.\u201d

Then we journey back to 1976 and hear about the Soweto Uprising, a student led protest against the enforced study of Afrikaans. Bongi Mkhabela who helped organise the peaceful march, tells us how it came to a bloody and tragic end.

Plus we take a look at the pivotal role played by women and girls in the lead up to the 1994 elections. Journalist and researcher Shanthini Naidoo tells us why women\u2019s work and activism in the ANC is so often overlooked.

We hear from Oliver Tambo\u2019s son about his father\u2019s return to South Africa after 30 years in exile.

We also hear about the long overdue return of Sarah Baartman\u2019s remains to South Africa, after over 190 years being kept in Europe, where she suffered horrific abuse while she was alive. This programme contains discriminatory language.

And finally, we learn about one of South Africa\u2019s biggest popstars Brenda Fassie, from her friend, rival and admirer Yvonne Chaka Chaka.

Contributors: \nDavid Stewards \u2013 President FW de Klerk\u2019s former communications advisor\nBongi Mkhabela- Student organiser of the Soweto uprising \nShanthini Naidoo- Journalist and researcher on women during apartheid \nDali Tambo- Son of Oliver Tambo \nDiana Ferrus \u2013 Poet who helped bring Sarah Baartman home\nYvonne Chaka Chaka- South African popstar

(Photo: Nelson Mandela after winning the election in 1994. Credit: Getty Images)