SA celebrates 31 years of freedom

Freedom Day celebrates South Africa’s first non-racial democratic elections of 1994. 

It also celebrates the principles enshrined in the country’s Constitution, human dignity, equality before the law, and the protection of fundamental rights. 

This year’s commemoration concludes the year-long celebration of 30 years of freedom.

In Mamelodi, MK Party president Jacob Zuma will address party supporters and members as he delivers the Solomon Mahlangu lecture. 

Since the inception of uMkhonto Wesizwe on 16 December 2023, the party has dedicated itself amongst other things to telling the history of the country in its own account as black people. 

The party says as an authentic grassroots movement of particularly black people of South Africa, it is important to set the record straight on some very critical historical events in the liberation struggle of the people.

Meanwhile, the UDM is calling on all South Africans to recommit to building a country that reflects the dreams of 1994, a South Africa that is just, fair, and free. 

The UDM acting secretary-general, Zandile Phiri says true freedom must be measured by the dignity and well-being of all peoples. 

She says it means a functioning state that delivers on its promises, that protects the vulnerable, and that holds officials accountable when they fail.

We urge civil society and citizens to remain active in shaping our future", Phiri says.

"This Freedom Day let us honour the past by working for a better tomorrow."

"Let us make freedom real in every home, every school, every clinic, and every corner of our beloved nation."

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