31 years since South Africa's first free election

South Africa: Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae greets Happy Freedom Day

South Africa: Premier of the Free State Province – Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae greeted Happy Freedom Day to Mzansi people on April 27, 2025 by sharing a rich history based on its significance. She described the reason of celebrating the day and expressed herself. She began with the lines marked to bring the change, when American crooner Sam Cooke penned ‘A Change is Gonna Come’, the lack population in the USA were feeling the weight of oppression. In…

31 years since South Africa's first free election

31 years since South Africa's first free election Tebogo.Kganakga Sun, 04/27/2025 - 06:45 JOHANNEBSURG - Today marks Freedom Day, commemorating South Africa's first democratic election in 1994.It marked the end of apartheid, and millions of non-whites voted for the very first time.     READ | Freedom Day | Long walk to understanding freedomThe 27th of April meant an end to years of oppression and legislated racism.