South Africans celebrate their "Freedom Day" every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of apartheid.

Calls for more jobs for South Africa's black majority and respect for the rights of the LGBTI community have marked Freedom Day celebrations commemorating the 25th anniversary of the end of apartheid.

April 27 marks South Africa’s 30th anniversary of “Freedom Day” when the country celebrates the day of its very first true democratic election in 1994.

South African Tourism celebrates Freedom Day on the seven-story Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. (Photo credit: Nasdaq) NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Against an exciting backdrop ...

South Africa toasted to 26 years of democracy on Monday and many countries joined in the celebration. Freedom Day, an annual celebration on April 27, is a national holiday and a reminder of the ...

This year, South Africans will celebrate the country’s 27th Freedom Day on Wednesday, 27 April. The day was first celebrated in 1995. It’s about more than just having a day off from work mid-week.

Annually, on 27 April, South Africa commemorates Freedom Day; a day in honour of the first democratic elections held in 1994. While many will remember the long, snaking lines, the excitement and ...

South Africa – Days before South Africa’s general election on May 7, the country celebrates 20 years of democracy on April 27, also known as “Freedom Day”. This milestone anniversary has ...

FREEDOM Month, marked every April in South Africa, commemorates a monumental event in our history, the first democratic elections held on April 27 1994. It symboliSes the official end of apartheid ...

As South Africans commemorate Freedom Day on 27 April, ... The end of apartheid and the advent of democracy in 1994 was a monumental moment in South Africa’s history.

South Africa's celebrations and remembrances of Nelson Mandela are set against discontent with the governing ANC. South Africa marks 'Freedom Day' 30 years since apartheid ended - Los Angeles Times ...