Why do we celebrate 27 april

Acting President, Kgalema Motlanthe. For it is also here in this beautiful land of our forefathers that the struggle for liberation was fought by generations of heroes and heroines - fearless warriors, brave students, determined workers, powerful men and women, who believed that it was their mission to bring us our freedom.

And fear of death itself would not stop them. This movement took on greater strength as new generations joined them. Their only purpose was that the next generation would live to taste the fruits of freedom It is a day to reflect on how far we have advanced in building a new, united and democratic nation. Importantly, it is also a time to consider the extent to which the freedoms articulated in our Bill of Rights find expression in the daily lives of our people.

From the ruins of a racially polarised order, we have built a nation driven by a strong commitment to the values of justice and equality. As taught by our icon President Nelson Mandela, we must remain steadfast in our determination that never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another President Jacob Zuma.

Since political freedom in South Africans have strove to correct the wrongs of the past. Apartheid was officially implemented in South Africa in ; however, colonialism and oppression of the African majority had plagued various countries throughout the African continent since as early as the s.

Under the brutal Apartheid rule, indigenous people of colour in South Africa were denied the right to vote and hence did not have a say in the political governing and running of the country.

During Apartheid, the majority of South Africans were excluded from any form of political power or influence. On Wednesday, 27 April , the nation cast its vote in the first democratic election. For the first time, all races in the country were allowed to vote for a government of their choice. Nineteen political parties participated in the non-racial election, and Contrary to fears of political violence, the election took place in a festive and celebratory atmosphere.

Here are few ways that you can honour the struggle to democracy in South Africa:. We live in a world full of overweight and obese children , many of whom will go on to become obese adults. None of us wants this for our kids! We are all highly concerned for our children's health , and should be just as concerned about our children's nutrition. Find out more about healthy diet habits for kids from Kerry at Healthy Diet Habits! Beethovan's Fur Elise arranged and orchestrated by Georgii Cherkin.

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