Why does South Africa's experience show that opposition voices matter in democracy?

Correct answer: Because long-suppressed voices raised the demand for change

Correct answer: A. South Africa shows that people who had been denied equal rights did not silently accept injustice. Their organisations, protests and political demands challenged apartheid and pressed the country towards democratic change. In a democracy, opposition voices identify unfair laws, question those in power and suggest another direction. This does not mean that every opposition claim is automatically correct; it means that peaceful criticism and participation must have space. Option A is correct because suppressed groups helped demand equality and a new political order. Option B is wrong because imprisoning all opponents destroys democratic participation. Option C is wrong because rulers can make mistakes and must be answerable. Option D is wrong because responsible dissent is protected by democratic values, not prohibited. Memory cue: democracy needs both government and questioning voices.