What happened on Freedom Day 27 April 1994?
South Africa made a vital milestone on this day.
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Freedom Day South Africa: history, numbers, dates, factsSource: Twitter
How many years of freedom do we have in South Africa?
It has been 31 years of freedom and democracy since South Africa Attained independence in 1994.
They came under the Dutch East India Company and took over the nation between 1652 to 1815.
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The British and Boer republics took over from the Dutch from 1815 to 1910.
They formed the Union of South Africa and continued to rule from 1910 to 1948.
The white minority rule exerted extreme oppression and brutality on South African natives.
Sculptors of Madela, his wife, Winne Mandela, and other Mzansi freedom fighters behind them raising their fists in their sky as a sign of freedom. Photo: @nikkidiscoversSource: Instagram
Colonialists snatched their land, denied them various rights, and subjected them to racial segregation and extrajudicial killings.
F. W. Dear Klerk became the president in 1989 and began the dismantling of the apartheid regime.
It was the beginning of freedom for the natives.
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On 11th February 1990, De Klerk ordered Nelson Mandela’s release after 27 years in prison.
Negotiations with the current minority government began afterwards, leading to the non-racial constitution’s establishment in 1993.
On 10th May 1994, Mandela was inaugurated and legally took office.
Youths gathering for a skating competition on Freedom Day. Photo: @paul.is.a.problemSource: Instagram
What is the importance of Freedom Day in South African schools?
Freedom Day 2021 reminds students that they can change the world at a young age through peaceful means.
More than 20,000 Sowetanteenagers protestedinSowetostreets against the introduction of Afrikaans as a teaching language in local schools.
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Police injured, shot, and killed many students.
In the end, South Africa still broke free from colonialism.
He encouraged them to embrace each other regardless of their diversities.
Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa skyscraper lighting up in the South African flag’s colours to honour Freedom Day. Photo:@mylovedubaiuaeSource: Facebook
Freedom Day speeches from proceedingMzansi presidentshave always emphasized what Madiba told the people.
He acknowledged fellow ANC members who used peaceful tactics like demonstrations andstrikesto protest against apartheid.
He also appreciated all South Africans who participated in the strikes and demonstrations.
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He said that South Africa was free.
Madiba believed that a leader must forfeit some professional or personal privileges for the sake of the followers.
The leader should invest in developing others, providing them with adequate resources, and fighting for their rights.
Ex-South African President Nelson Mandela speaks at the Celebrate South Africa Concert on April 29, 2001. Photo: gettyimages.com Sion Touhig/Newsmakers (modified by author)Source: UGC
Nelson defined freedom as tolerating and respecting each other’s different views about life.
Accepting one another with humility, gentleness, and patience allows peace and unity to prevail among people.
If leaders do not eradicate corruption and selfish leadership, South Africans are still in bondage.
The Ohlanga High School where Nelson Mandela cast his vote on April 27, 1994. Photo: gettyimages.com RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP (modified by author)Source: UGC
Briefly.co.za honoured Mzansi heroes by educating the public about them.
These heroes deserve more than fame.
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Lynn KandieLynn Kandie is a reporter with 5 years of experience in writing.
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Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.
She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.
Mandela encouraged Mzansi to work hard. Photo: instagram.com @hairsavvysa (modified by author)Source: UGC
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He acknowledged sacrificial leadership. Photo: facebook.com @ajplusenglish (modified by author)Source: UGC
Mandela advocated for respect for one another. Photo: facebook.com @nelsonmandela (modified by author)Source: UGC
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