Freedom Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
Freedom Day in South Africa, celebrated on 27 April, honours the country’s first democratic elections and the end of apartheid.
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2025 Freedom Day: How to watch the celebrations live in South Africa
The president’s Freedom Day keynote address will kick off at 10:00 and you can watch it live right here:
Travel
Joburg Market operating times on Freedom Day and Workers’ Day
The Joburg Market has announced its operating hours for the upcoming public holidays, including Freedom Day and Workers’ Day.
Cape Town Buzz
Freedom Day in Philippi: gunshots, robberies and piles of rubbish
Freedom Day dawns in Philippi, Cape Town, with daily gunshots, murders, robberies, car-jackings and the intimidation of City of Cape Town contract workers.
Events
Freedom Day national address: How to watch live [video]
President Ramaphosa will ‘consolidate South Africa’s gains’ at this year’s Freedom Day national address.
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Freedom Day rallies taking place today – Watch them all here [video]
Freedom Day celebrations will be filled with political rallies led by South Africa’s Big 3. Watch them all right here: