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Quick Facts : Freedom Day
| Date: 27th
April |
Type:
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Also Called:
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Freedom Day is a public holiday in South
Africa celebrated every year on 27th April.
On this day in 1994, the first democratic
and non-racial national election was held in
the country.
In the election held in South Africa in
1994, everyone of age over 18 of any race
even noncitizens were allowed to vote. The
ANC (African National Congress) was voted
into power and Nelson Mandela was elected as
the first President of South Africa on 10th
May.
Freedom Day is celebrated with a great
enthusiasm by all the South Africans. Lots
of social events occur throughout the
country. On this day people pay tributes to
all those who sacrificed their lives to gain
liberation for South Africa. |
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Other holidays celebrated in South Africa
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