Freedom Day commemorates the 27th of April 1994 when the first democratic election was held in South Africa. We now celebrate the day to mark the liberation of our country and its people from ...

South Africans celebrate their "Freedom Day" every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of apartheid.

South Africa's celebrations and remembrances of Nelson Mandela are set against discontent with the governing ANC. South Africa marks 'Freedom Day' 30 years since apartheid ended - Los Angeles Times ...

This year, South Africans will celebrate the country’s 27th Freedom Day on Wednesday, 27 April. The day was first celebrated in 1995. It’s about more than just having a day off from work mid-week.

With elections fast approaching in South Africa, the BBC's Nomsa Maseko reflects on 30 momentous years of democracy and how the country has changed since the end of the racist system of apartheid.

South Africa Freedom Day: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype? 26 April 2024. Share Save. Share Save. Getty Images. With elections fast approaching in South Africa, ...