Red Ants destroying business at Mamelodi Hostel accompanied by TMPD photos supplied By Apson Sepadi Makaung SebataKgomo Civil Movement The 27th of April is celebrated across South Africa as Freedom Day a symbol of democracy, dignity, and human rights. But…
By Michael Morris Head of Media at the SA Institute of Race Relations There is every reason today to celebrate the freedoms and rights that were gained in 1994 because these are the things that gave all of us equality…
By Phathiwe Ndleleni Founder, SA4SA Civic Society Organization 30 years of democracy, and the numbers are stark: R370 for the vulnerable, millions for the politicians. While leaders live lavishly, the poor struggle to survive. Food insecurity, inequality, and neglect the…
Joel Masilela ka Mahlangu Tshwane ANC Regional Spokesperson photo by Dimakatso Modipa By Councillor Joel Kgomotso Masilela Freedom to me means the distinctive ability to express my feelings as well as of those around me; being with my family, friends…
By Abram Mashishi SANCO Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Freedom in South Africa, achieved in 1994 through the End of Apartheid, marked the end of apartheid and the beginning of democracy. It gave our people the right to vote, to speak, and…
Phalane Motale Veteran Journalist By Phalane Motale Veteran Journalist Editor The 1994 dream is looking more like a 2026 nightmare. As we hit 32 years of democracy, the big question is: What the hell are we actually celebrating? Sure, the…
Mncedi NdzwananaTshwane Speaker of council photo by Dimakatso Modipa By Cllr Mncedi Ndzwanana Speaker of Council in the City of Tshwane The Speaker of Council in the City of Tshwane, Cllr Mncedi Ndzwanana, extends warm wishes to all residents of…
Dr Reneva Fourie political analyst specialising By Dr Reneva Fourie Political Analyst Specialising Freedom Day is a reminder of what collective courage once achieved and that we can collectively restore the promise of democracy again. We must become active citizens…
By Themba Masango Notinmyname International secretary general On this Freedom Day, we at NotInMyName International stand with all South Africans in commemorating the historic dawn of democracy in 1994. We honour the courage of those who sacrificed everything to break…
Netherlands national arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with 60kg of Khat photos supplied By Brigadier Athlenda Mathe SAPS Spokesperson It has been a busy long weekend for Police at OR Tambo International Airport(ORTIA), with significant breakthroughs in the figh…