About Freedom Day – Let’s celebrate it!

This year’s national Freedom Month celebration marks 25 years of freedom and democracy.

It comes shortly before the upcoming national and provincial elections to be held on Wednesday, 8 May in which all South Africans will be exercising their democratic right to vote.

Therefore, government calls on all South Africans to join in celebrating this milestone on our journey to democracy and freedom.

Freedom Month affords South Africans the opportunity to make a pledge towards fighting the legacy of racism and economic inequality as well as renewing loyalty to the country and commitment to its future.

Phumla Williams, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) acting director-general said, “During this Freedom Month, we celebrate our achievements and reflect on our successes during the 25 years of freedom and democracy.

“Our vibrant democracy is anchored on the Constitution which guarantees equal rights for all. Since the dawn of democracy, government has consistently worked on improving the lives of all South Africans.”

Williams added that government encourages South Africans to work together to encourage a socially integrated and inclusive South Africa.

All sectors of society must play their part in building an inclusive economy and work together to remove all obstacles which still divide society and strive to build on the many ties that bind it together.

“Nation-building is a process that should be nurtured and defended and South Africans should continue forging a national identity which binds us together around the values including mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance,” Williams said.

Let us know what you were up to on Freedom Day by emailing us at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za.