We need it to help us act responsibly when the world as we knew it seems to have shifted. It gives us something to hold on to and free us from fear’s grip

The sector needs to adapt to changed circumstances by revisiting strategies, budgets, missions and objectives and work collaboratively

Parliament and parliamentarians need to adjust their working procedures to ensure they are there for citizens during this crisis

We need to work together regardless of our political ideologies to build the health system, stabilise the economy and protect the most vulnerable in society

Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease

The president and his team must make decisions in the public’s best interests, despite the corruption and factionalism in the ANC

Citizens, politicians, business people and civil society organisations must reject unethical leaders

Battles between the parties affect their ability to deliver promises to the electorate

We cannot as citizens remain silent while opportunistic looting, accompanied by violence, continues and our fellow Africans continue to be humiliated

Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing

Local government officials must work together with citizens to ensure communities participate in decision-making that affects them

The nation must be delivered from its captors and every citizen has a role to play this Freedom Day