National Freedom Day Celebrations, 27th April 2011
Working together to unite the nation, promote democracy and protect freedom.
Government calls on all South Africans to join in celebrating national Freedom Day at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday 27 April 2011.
This day commemorates the first democratic elections held in South Africa on 27 April 1994 and is celebrated annually as a reminder of the struggle for a free and just South Africa.
This year, we celebrate 17 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa and the achievements we have made as a nation.
We witnessed the electrifying consolidation of our national identity during the hosting of the 2010 World Cup, supporting the class of 2010 and even volunteering during the Public Service strike.
It is this passion that must be maintained and built on.
Freedom Day provides a milestone for all South Africans to collectively participate in the commemoration of the pain and struggle to build a non-racial, democratic and free South Africa in which we all have the freedom to prosper.
