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President Ramaphosa at the launch of the TRC Housing Assistance programme in Ndwendwe, KZN. |
About Freedom Day and Month
South Africa celebrates Freedom Month in April to mark the country’s transition from the oppressive apartheid regime to a free democratic country, and in commemoration of the first democratic elections on 27 April 1994 that gave birth to our constitutional democracy.
27 April marks not only the birth of a democratic nation but also stands as a testament to South Africans' unwavering commitment to justice, equality and human dignity, in the hope of building a better, more inclusive future for all.
Freedom Day is not simply a date in history books. It is a continuous and ever-changing process that is prevalent within the day-to-day struggles for justice and equality, not just in South Africa, but across the African continent.
South Africans believe that true freedom is incomplete without justice and reconciliation in the world. South Africa supports those who are still fighting for their freedom -- whether it be economic, social, political, environmental or psychological.
South Africans are encouraged to continue to safeguard the freedoms that so many fought for, not only this generation but for generations to come. South Africa remains steadfast in amplifying and bolstering an inclusive and participatory democratic culture that is able to turn tension into collaboration, thus ensuring the Supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law.
The theme for the 2026 National Freedom Day is "Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citizenship".
*Source: www.gov.za
