To All Media Houses
01 April 2026
As we mark Freedom Month, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience that carried South Africa into democracy. Freedom Day is not only a commemoration of our historic first democratic elections in 1994—it is a living reminder of the dignity, equality, and justice that generations fought to secure.
This month calls us to reflect on the journey of our nation: the struggles we’ve overcome, the voices raised, and the bridges built across divides. It is also a call to action—to deepen our democracy, strengthen accountability, and ensure that freedom is felt in the daily lives of all South Africans.
Freedom is not a destination but a responsibility. It demands that we nurture unity, protect rights, and empower communities. It asks us to honor the legacy of those who came before us by building institutions of integrity, fostering participatory governance, and creating opportunities for future generations.
As we celebrate 30 years of constitutional democracy under the theme “Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citizenship”, let us recommit ourselves to the values enshrined in our Constitution: human dignity, equality, and freedom. May this Freedom Month inspire us to do more, give more, and be more—for our families, our communities, and our beloved country.
For further Enquiries contact:
Mr. Maroele Seruoe
Acting Spokesperson
Free State Legislature
Tel: (051) 407 1100 or Cell: 082 075 3579
e-mail: maroeles@fsl.gov.za