Freedom Month

The month of April marks Freedom Month in South Africa.

Freedom Day, on 27 April, is the commemoration of the first democratic elections held in South Africa on 27 April 1994.  These were the first post-apartheid national elections to be held in South African where anyone could vote regardless of race.

News articles

Government continues support for African languages

 

SA makes progress despite challenges

 

President to lead Freedom Day celebrations in Mpumalanga

 

IEC takes democracy programme to learners

 

Freedom Month: Reflecting on SA's democratic gains

 

Working together to recover from pandemic impact

 

Political and creative activist Gladys Thomas passes away