Nelson Mandlea Bay Executive Mayor, Athol Trollip made these remarks on Freedom Day: Today marks an important day in South Africa's national calender as the country commemorates the 24th anniversary of the first democratic post-apartheid elections, held in 1994. This year's celebrations recognise the role former political icon, the late Former President Nelson Mandela and equally revered former apartheid activist Albertina Sisulu both played in the struggle for freedom. As such, we are … [Read more...] about NMB Executive Mayor’s remarks on 24th anniversary of Freedom Day
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March to be free from JZ on Freedom Day
Another anti-Zuma demonstration will be held in Port Elizabeth on Freedom Day, Thursday 27 April. Karen Evans Jack says that PE March will start at 9:00 am on Thursday from Njoli Square, New Brighton and then proceed along Njoli Street, through Spondo Street and onto Koyana Street for approximately 3 kilometres to the Dan Qeqe Stadium where a rally will begin at 11:00 am. Taxis will provide transport from the suburbs. Njoli Square: The square does look a bit different since Google … [Read more...] about March to be free from JZ on Freedom Day
Municipal celebrations must be in moderation
Dear Editor The IFP encourages all municipalities to plan modest Freedom Day celebrations, which will not burden expenditure. This comes after reports that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipality is planning to spend R15 million for Freedom Day cerebrations. "The abuse of municipal funds will have a negative impact in the provision of basic services to the people. This must be stopped and investigated" said IFP spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter … [Read more...] about Municipal celebrations must be in moderation
Looting in the name of Freedom
The DA's exposure of the ANC's plan to spend R15 Million on Freedom Day celebrations is an abuse of the public purse for ANC electioneering purposes in the name of Freedom Day. The Democratic Alliance fully supports the celebration of 20 Years of Democracy and we acknowledge that life is definitely better in South Africa now than it was before 1994. The DA believes that delivering quality services to all our communities is the best way to celebrate 20 Years of Democracy. We all know the … [Read more...] about Looting in the name of Freedom
Executive Mayor Benson Fihla calls for ‘sincere introspection’ from residents
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Executive Mayor Benson Fihla made a call to residents during Freedom Day celebrations on Saturday for sincere introspection to determine the role, or lack thereof, towards building the vision of a South Africa that belongs to all. "During this 19th celebration of our freedom we should ask ourselves what we have done, as individuals and communities, to translate into reality the vision that South Africa belongs to all. We should ask ourselves whether we have … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor Benson Fihla calls for ‘sincere introspection’ from residents
Transport arrangements for Freedom Day Celebrations
Transport arrangements are in place for the tomorrow's Freedom Day Celebrations at the George Botha Indoor Sport Centre in Kwanoxolo. The pick-up points are: Motherwell: Ikamvelihle, Edolweni, Nu.11, 12, 29, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, Shopping Centre, Tyinira Motherwell Police Station. Wells Estate: Councillor's Office New Brighton: Nangoza Jebe and Hoza (War Memorial Hall/Cecil Kapi) Hall. KwaZakhele: Njoli KFC, Seyisi Square, Daku Square, Phama Square (Mathew Goniwe) Zwide: Lamani … [Read more...] about Transport arrangements for Freedom Day Celebrations
The attainment of freedom in the 21st century
A multi-party debate will be held in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature this afternoon in celebration of Freedom Day, entitled "The attainment of freedom in the 21st century". Below is an extract of a speech by Bobby Stevenson, DA Legislature Leader, speaking on the debate in the Provincial Legislature on the attainment of freedom in the 21st century. Today South Africa is fighting for a different kind of freedom, a freedom that will allow the average South African the opportunity to … [Read more...] about The attainment of freedom in the 21st century
Freedom Day Statement by the F W de Klerk Foundation
The 18th anniversary of our first universal democratic election on 27 April 1994 should be occasion for celebration. This year, the appropriate response should be introspection. At no time since 1994 has there been more reason for concern regarding the future of our constitutional democracy. On 5 March the ANC announced its intention of dispensing with some of the elements of the historic constitutional accord on which our nonracial democracy was founded - and upon which our future national … [Read more...] about Freedom Day Statement by the F W de Klerk Foundation
Zuma Says South Africans Better off Since 1994
President Jacob Zuma says South Africans are better off since the country marked its first democratic elections in 1994. Zuma addressed scores of people who had descended on the lawns of the Union Buildings in Pretoria to mark this year's Freedom Day celebrations. Earlier, Tshwane Mayor Sputla Ramokgopa opened the celebrations calling on South Africans to remember 1994 as a year that marked the beginning of a just and prosperous South Africa. "Ours was indeed a long journey to April … [Read more...] about Zuma Says South Africans Better off Since 1994
What my Estate Manager had to say about Freedom Day
As the country prepares to mark the 17th anniversary of Freedom Day, Government has urged South Africans to observe April as Freedom Month, adding that the month provided an "opportunity" for all communities to display national diversity. Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi, briefing media on Thursday, following this week's Cabinet meeting, said the theme for Freedom Month was "Working together to unite the nation, promote democracy and protect our freedom." President Jacob Zuma is expected … [Read more...] about What my Estate Manager had to say about Freedom Day
