Freedom Day
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President Ramaphosa insists SA economy tripled at the helm of ANC government
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa reflected on the ANC government’s successes since the dawn of democracy, insisting the…
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Freedom Day: South Africans must vote for a party that will change their lives – says EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said as the country marks 30 years of democracy, there is still a lot that…
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Potential voters reflect on the ANC government’s wins & failures
The triple threat of poverty, inequality, and unemployment in South Africa is top of mind for some young potential voters,…
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True freedom will only realized when South Africans are paid well and feel safe, says Action SA
ActionSA said true freedom could only be realized once South Africans had well-paying jobs and felt safe in their communities.…
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President Ramaphosa leads Freedom Day celebrations at Union Buildings
Dozens of people are gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria where President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Freedom Day celebrations…
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2nd convicted r@pist who escaped from Ngqeleni prison on Freedom Day recaptured at hospital
Police in Mthatha have rearrested the second of two convicted rapists who escaped from Ngqeleni Correctional Services during Freedom Day.…
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Convicted r@pist who escaped on Freedom Day recaptured, 8 prison officials suspended
One of the two inmates who escaped from the Ngqeleni Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape has been re-arrested. The…
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Convicted rapists flee from Eastern Cape jail
Officials have launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from the Ngqeleni Correctional Centre. The two are both convicted…
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Groutville acid attack victim wants her attackers jailed
An 18-year-old woman from Groutville on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, burnt by acid being thrown in her face by her…
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Parliament celebrates amendment to Electoral Act
On Freedom Day, Parliament celebrated the amendment to the Electoral Act as a step towards ensuring that South Africa’s democracy…
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DA uses Freedom Day celebrations to highlight ANC shortcomings
The Democratic Alliance has used its Freedom Day to highlight some of the shortcomings of the ANC. Cape Town Mayor…
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Citizens reflect on state of the nation as democratic South Africa turns 29
Twenty-nine years into democracy, South Africans are celebrating Freedom Day, with many reflecting on the state of the nation, its…
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Isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers expected in Gauteng
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects light rain and thundershowers in several parts of the country on Freedom Day.…
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EFF’s Julius Malema: There is nothing to celebrate on Freedom Day
EFF leader Julius Malema says people have nothing to celebrate on Freedom Day, as they still live in squalor and…
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Water donations for KZN flood victims
The country commemorates Freedom Day in the wake of catastrophic floods in KwaZulu-Natal, where relief efforts are ongoing. The province…
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Our people are tired of corruption, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his Freedom Day address to crack the whip on government officials. He says people are…
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Things to do on Freedom Day
Freedom Day reminds us of our rich history and how fortunate we are to live freely in South Africa. The…
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Papa Penny’s ex Lerato Manaka who just got released from prison speaks out
Papa Penny’s former manager, Lerato Manaka, and fellow ex-cons have created a better life for themselves by venturing into acting.…
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Video: Somizi goes butt n@ked in celebration of Freedom Day
Mzansi star Somizi surely celebrated his Freedom Day in style. The famous socialite and TV personality exercised his freedom by…
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Julius Malema questions why SA celebrates Freedom Day
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has questioned why the country continues to celebrate Freedom Day when the majority of…
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President Ramaphosa pays tribute to the Free State for its role in the fight for freedom
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the Free State province, saying it was there where many struggles were waged…
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President Ramaphosa slams corrupt officials – Our people deserve better
President Cyril Ramaphosa has highly criticised government officials who have been found to have used public funds for their own…
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Sbu Zikode says 27 April is fake freedom day
S’bu Zikode is widely respected for his work on behalf of the poorest and most marginalised people, the shack dwellers…
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Parliament will hold Cabinet ministers more accountable, says Speaker Modise
Parliament’s presiding officers said the institution would sharpen its oversight and hold Cabinet ministers more accountable in the fight against…
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#FreedomDay: Durban activist recounts how many people died for democracy
Freedom Day of 1994 for a young Greta Apelgren-Narkedien, was a day to be celebrated as the first post-apartheid elections…
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Durban gay man’s brutal murder leaves LGBTQ+ community living in fear
As South Africa moves from Human Rights Month to celebrate Freedom Day in April, the country’s LGBTQIA+ community says it…
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Makhanda residents protest ahead of Ramaphosa visit
Makhanda residents protested ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s arrival complaining about their living conditions. The president visited the Eastern Cape…
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