It’s all systems go for national Freedom Day commemorations at the Doctor Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State province where South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address.
The theme is “Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citizenship.”
Government Deputy Spokesperson William Baloyi says the day will be marked by exhibitions from various government departments. He stresses that this year’s celebrations are particularly significant as SA marks 30 years of its Constitution. He adds that Bloemfontein was chosen as the host city because it is the country’s judicial capital and home to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
“We are celebrating 30 years of the Constitution. Hence, we have chosen Bloemfontein, Free State as the venue. Why because Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of our country. Bloemfontein is the seat of the Supreme Court of Appeal. So, as we celebrate this important day of the Constitution, Bloemfontein is the correct one. But however, there is also an anger. We are celebrating 32 years of our democracy which we have attained through blood and sweat.”
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