Historians neglect the role of African nationalism and black consciousness in SA’s freedom struggle.
Only the courts and civil society can stem the drift from constitutionalism to an unfettered executive.
The complicated nature of government and the negative impact of political appointments make running the country a nightmare.
The ANC believes it is well on its way to fulfilling promises made in the Freedom Charter, but Numsa tells a different story.
The ANC, which turns 103, will claim custodianship of the Freedom Charter amid celebrations on what is largely "DA turf" in the Western Cape.
A signatory to the seminal Freedom Charter says several of its key aspirations have been achieved.
The musical performance that is "Credo" is a sweeping, uplifting declaration of how South Africans would like the country to be.
DA’s Helen Zille has addressed the controversial "Know Your DA" campaign during a Freedom Day rally, saying its criticism did not worry the party.
Its pillars are access to information, freedom of expression, accountability and the rule of law, according to <b>Mamphela Ramphele</b>.
The original, signed <i>Freedom Charter</i> has been saved from going on auction in the UK, and has been handed over the South African government.
Luthuli House was upbeat with festivities on Friday as the ANC celebrated the 54th anniversary of the Freedom Charter.
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/ 2 December 2008
The ANC will file an urgent application against the use of the name Congress of the People in court next week Wednesday, it was reported on Tuesday.
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/ 29 October 2008
African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma strongly disagrees with allegations that the ruling party has deviated from the Freedom Charter.