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Freedom Day in South Africa - Celebrate or Commiserate?

While some list the many reasons they love South Africa on Freedom Day, others ask that citizens reflect on whether the promise of this day, commemorated to remember the first democratic election in the country 32 years ago, has been honoured.

In his Freedom Day speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke of the sacrifices of those who fought for liberation, while saying that the journey toward full economic freedom and social justice remains unfinished.

South African Presidency

In his Freedom Day speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke of the sacrifices of those who fought for liberation, while saying that the journey toward full economic freedom and social justice remains unfinished.

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