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The myths that swirl around modern-day South Africa should be dispelled

Opinion Andile Zulu - 25 May 2020

Without an accurate understanding of the dilemmas which overwhelm us, our efforts to produce effective and far-reaching strategies or solutions for change will fail

South Africa needs a constitutionally compliant immigration policy

Article Gary Eisenberg - 27 Apr 2020

For Jewish people, ‘You shall not oppress a stranger, for you know the feelings of the stranger, having yourselves been strangers in the land of Egypt.’ South Africans should remember they were once strangers in their own country

Covid-19 exposes how unfree we all still are

Article Nico Koopman - 26 Apr 2020

We need to be free from gross inequalities and have a responsibility to change this through compassion, justice and sacrifice

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We dare not dream of freedom until we can effect equality

Article Angelo Fick - 14 May 2019

April 27 1994 set us on the path to freedom; but much must still be undone – and new problems await us

Invincible yet still mercurial

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 3 May 2019

Albert Adams worked in self-imposed obscurity, but his work speaks boldly for himself and others

Ramaphosa: SA has made progress but more needs to be done

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Apr 2018

'Tremendous strides' have been made in improving economic participation, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his Freedom Day address

Freedom Charter ‘still a wish list’

Article Athandiwe Saba - 28 Apr 2016

The lofty hopes of the iconic document rang hollow for many on Freedom Day, particularly in Kliptown.

DA, ANC supporters clash following Durban DA rally

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Apr 2016

“It’s Freedom Day and then you have this kind of political intolerance,” said DA councillor Heinz De Boer.

Don’t miss this: Freedom Day special

Article Arts Desk - 27 Apr 2015

From catching a film on Mandela's legacy to enjoying a family day at Lusito Land, here are a few events happening around the country on April 27.

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Letters to the editor: May 2 to 8 2014

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 May 2014

Mac Maharaj responds to the M&G's report on his mooted role.

Public holidays for beginners

Videos Staff Reporter - 30 Apr 2013

So many public holidays, so little history ed. We made up some stuff about public holidays and went out to test people's credulity.

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Parties agree that SA has come a long way since apartheid

Article Sapa - 27 Apr 2013

Freedom Day has been celebrated across the country with some political parties saying South Africa has overcome many hurdles since democracy in 1994.

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Ramphele: We are taking back the power

Article Naledi Mailula - 27 Apr 2013

Newly formed political party Agang will not be bullied by those in power, its leader Mamphela Ramphele has said at the party's Freedom Day gathering.

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Zuma lauds SA’s economic achievements in Freedom Day address

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Apr 2013

Significant economic improvements have been made since the attainment of democracy, President Jacob Zuma has said during his keynote address.

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Helen Zille denies ‘air-brushing history’

Article Sapa - 27 Apr 2013

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.

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The transport minister presented to the ANC’s top body a proposal to establish a bank for taxi operators and to subsidise the industry

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