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	CNN.com - S. Africa celebrates 'Freedom Day' - Apr 27, 2004
		Mandela became South Africa's first fl president on April 27, 1994 in polls that marked the end of centuries of white racist supremacy rule.
		Officials say the celebrations will be South Africa's biggest since 1994 and feature mass choirs, bands, a military procession and a fly past by civilian and military aircraft.
		South Africa is also growing increasingly wary of the situation across the border in Zimbabwe.
	www.cnn.com /2004/WORLD/africa/04/27/safrica.freedom/index.html (629 words)

	FAIFE World Report: South Africa
		South Africa for the first time is enjoying a constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression and access to information.
		In undertaking an audit of freedom of expression, one is mindful that over the past few years, the right to freedom of expression, and many of its component parts, have featured in numerous public debates.
		Possibly the greatest challenge to freedom of expression is in the courts in the area of defamation.
	www.ifla.org /faife/report/south_africa.htm (1315 words)

	Software Freedom Day with a Freedom Toaster - (Monash Memo, 10 September 2005) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Freedom Toaster at Monash South Africa has been installed at the security office at the gatehouse and will be available for use by the public from 07:00 to 19:00 daily.
		Monash South Africa is registered with the Department of Education as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act of 1997.
		Monash South Africa is a not-for-gain association incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act, registration number 1999/021985/08, and is wholly owned by Monash University, a public university, incorporated by an Act of Parliament in Victoria, Australia.
	www.monash.ac.za /news/JunSept05/freedom_toaster.html (763 words)

	About SA - Public Holidays
		In apartheid South Africa this day became known as Sharpeville Day and although not part of the official calendar of public holidays the event was commemorated among anti-apartheid movements.
		This day commemorates 9 August 1956 when women participating in a national march petitioned against pass laws (legislation that required African persons to carry a document on them to ‘prove’ that they were allowed to enter a ‘white area’).
		In apartheid South Africa 16 December was known as Day of the Vow, as the Voortrekkers in preparation for the battle took a Vow before God that they would build a church and that they and their descendants would observe the day as a day of thanksgiving should they be granted victory.
	www.info.gov.za /aboutsa/holidays.htm (1318 words)

	South Africa - Learn English Magazine - British Council
		On Freedom day this year, the tenth anniversary of the first democratic elections in 1994, the third such elections have just taken place and the next President will be sworn in.
		The poor new arrival from the rest of Africa gawps at it all in bewilderment, and the first thing he or she realises is that few have any time or sympathy for him or her, or even knowledge of where he or she has come from.
		South Africa’s main cultural export to the rest of Africa is now the African version of Big Brother, as boring as anywhere else in the world.
	www.learnenglish.org.uk /magazine/magazine_home_south_africa.html (1419 words)

	Sub-Saharan Africa :: Highlights Archives :: South Africa Marks "Ten Years of Freedom"
		On March 25, Foreign Affairs Canada co-hosted with IDRC and the South African High Commission a reception honouring those Canadians who were involved in the struggle against apartheid and who helped build the new South Africa.
		In Pretoria, South Africa, the Speaker of the Senate, the Honourable Dan Hays led Canada's delegation to the South African Presidential inauguration, and the associated commemorative events.
		On March 25th, Foreign Affairs Canada co-hosted with IDRC and the South African High Commission a reception honouring those Canadians who were involved in the struggle against apartheid and who helped build the new South Africa.
	www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca /africa/southafrica10-en.asp (542 words)

	South Africa Freedom Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It is the day of the oppressed that was born in the crucible of bitter and fierce resistance.
		To understand the value and significance of June 9.6 and appreciate its meaning to millions of oppressed Africans in South Africa, it is necessary to recall that the history of white rule in South Africa is a history of rule by force, violence and massacres.
		From every corner of South Africa delegates and representatives of the people assembled at Kliptown, and despite harassment and constant provocation by hundreds of heavily armed police, they drew up a Freedom Charter, which was a blueprint of the political, economic and social structure that the people of South Africa demanded.
	bethuneinstitute.org /documents/safd.html (1185 words)

	afrol News - World-wide honour for South Africa's freedom
		Mr Mbeki today took an oath for a second term as President of the Republic of South Africa, precisely ten years after Nelson Mandela was sworn in as the first democratically elected President of the country.
		In a much quoted speech, the President focused on the big ill of South Africa and the rest of the continent; the remaining pervasive poverty as the principal task for politicians.
		South Africa, being a big nation in Africa, remains a relatively small nation internationally.
	www.afrol.com /articles/12131 (917 words)

	Aligning the ideals of free software and free knowledge with the South African Freedom Charter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Perhaps one reason for former colonies themselves not embracing the freedom aspect of FOSS in Africa might be attributed to a general suspicion of doctrines of freedom emanating from Europe and the United States.
		Freedom, like institutions of marriage, property and politics, is essentially a socially constructed set of capabilities and limitations reflecting our aspirations and yearnings to build a better life.
		If the freedom debate has reached a bit of an impasse and we are convinced that freedom is important (particularly in the context of development) then the challenge becomes how to reinvigorate that debate so that it might move us further on a trajectory of expanding freedom in South Africa.
	firstmonday.org /issues/issue11_7/jolliffe (3537 words)

	OR Tambo - 1967
		On this day our people solemnly pledge themselves to avenge the martyred heroes who gave their lives to redeem the national independence and human dignity of the African, and the gallant sons and daughters of our land who with unsurpassed courage and selflessness have endured persecution and torture at the hands of ruthless racists.
		To understand the value and significance of June 26 and appreciate its meaning to millions of oppressed Africans in South Africa, it is necessary to recall that the history of white rule in South Africa is a history of rule by force, violence and massacres.
		From every corner of South Africa delegates and representatives of the people assembled at Kliptown, Johannesburg; and despite harassment and constant provocation by hundreds of heavily armed police, they drew up a Freedom Charter, which was a blueprint of the political, economic and social structure that the people of South Africa demanded.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/history/or/or67-5.html (1200 words)

	South Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		South Africa is often referred to as The Rainbow Nation - a term coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and later elaborated upon by then-President Nelson Mandela as a metaphor to describe the country's newly-developing multicultural diversity in the wake of segregationist apartheid ideology.
		South Africa is located at the southern most region of Africa, with a long coastline that stretches more than 2,500 kilometres (1,550 mi) and across two oceans (the Atlantic and the Indian).
		South Africa's most prevalent biome is grassland, particularly on the Highveld, where the plant cover is dominated by different grasses, low shrubs, and acacia trees, mainly camel-thorn and whitethorn.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Africa (6885 words)

	M Lekota: Freedom Day
		The Freedom Charter is an inspirational document that to this day, 50 years later, is still a foundation in our living democracy.
		As we celebrate the progress freedom has brought and the recovery of our dignity, let us rise to the challenge of united action to speed up that progress and build a South Africa that truly belongs to all.
		The celebration of Freedom Day is a celebration of post-apartheid South Africa by all South Africans, a celebration of freedom as unity and the success of a democratic and free South Africa.
	www.info.gov.za /speeches/2006/06060916151001.htm (827 words)

	10 Years of Freedom - South Africa 1994-2004 - SouthAfrica.info
		Now Port Elizabeth is to build the Freedom Tower, a structure taller than the Statue of Liberty, to express the spirit of freedom and celebrate the life and work of Nelson Mandela.
		South Africa has transformed in the last 10 years - "I have seen it with my own eyes" - President Thabo Mbeki said in his address to the nation on Reconciliation Day.
		Fast forward to the future SA South Africa's future looks bright indeed, according to a new book about what the country might look like in 10 years' time.
	www.southafrica.info /10years (431 words)

	Freedom Charter - S .A. Freedom Day
		White South Africans in the cities first became aware of the stoppage of work on May 1st when the milk was not delivered in the morning.
		Each family was asked to commemorate the day by recounting in its own home the story of the struggle for freedom of the fl oppressed people of South Africa.
		The highest award of the people of South Africa — that of Isitwalandwe-Seaparankoe — was made to ANC President, Albert Luthuli, South African Indian Congress President, Yusuf Dadoo, both of whose banning orders prevented their being present, and Trevor Huddleston, who was then working in Johannesburg.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/history/campaigns/cop/freedomday.html (1973 words)

	FREEDOM DAY ON JUNE 26, 1953 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Unlike the other days, which are usually singled out for special marking in the South African calendars, this day has not been fixed as a statutory holiday by the white Parliament of the country.
		It is a day which has a special significance for the African people and their allies because it was chosen for them by their own organisation, the African National Congress; it was not set aside for them by those who have in other respects taken so much from them.
		It is a Day of Dedication, because Africans, remembering the past and bearing in mind their duty for the future must dedicate themselves afresh to work for the objectives for which they made the supreme sacrifice.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/history/lutuli/freedomday53.html (965 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Africa \| Huge party for South Africa
		The inauguration coincided with celebrations for 27 April known as "Freedom Day", symbolising the end of white minority rule and the start of multi-racial democracy.
		Some of the country's best known musicians appeared and there was an hour-long play depicting South Africa's successes since the end of apartheid.
		South African opposition politician Patricia de Lille told Reuters news agency: "Coming back here reminds me of that exciting day when President Mandela was inaugurated.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/africa/3659619.stm (510 words)

	South Africa: World Press Freedom Day — Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		World Press Freedom Day holds special significance for the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) as, on this day some 14 years ago, UNESCO and the United Nations sponsored the first Regional Seminar on Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press.
		This meeting lead to the proclamation of the Windhoek Declaration, in which African journalists reiterated that "the establishment, maintenance and fostering of an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation, and for economic development".
		There are, however, those who still question the value of freedom of speech to their societies; those who argue that it threatens stability and endangers progress; those who still consider freedom of speech an imposition from abroad and not the indigenous expression of 'all people's demand' for freedom."
	www.whiteband.org /News/gcapnews.2005-05-18.4498175946 (1032 words)

	Pagan Freedom Day South Africa
		The Pagan Freedom Day initiative was birthed on 11.11.2003 to facilitate an annual national and regional celebration of 10 years of Pagan Religious Freedom in South Africa on Freedom Day 27 April 2004.
		In January 2004, this initiative was formerly chartered as the Pagan Freedom Day Movement (PFDM).
		Since its inception, Pagans across the country have willingly embraced the ideal of Pagan Freedom Day, namely to encourage Cooperative Community building amongst Pagans and between Pagans and non-Pagans.
	www.geocities.com /zapfdm (164 words)

	Manila Bulletin Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		On this day in 1994, the first democratic election was held in South Africa.
		It was also on this day in 1997 when the new constitution of South Africa took effect.
		South Africa is changing economically from a producer of raw materials to an industrial nation that produces both raw materials and commercial products.
	www.mb.com.ph /issues/2006/04/27/OPED2006042762475.html (395 words)

	British Expat: Music: South Africa Freedom Day Concert
		The Corrs, as MC Mark Lamarr pointed out, embodied the spirit in which this celebration of South Africa's first democratic elections was made - they were gracious enough to accept an unorthodoxly early billing for the greater good and played a lively 15-minute set, full of recent 'classics'.
		Labi Siffre's anthem for a free South Africa, "Something Inside", was greeted with a swell and accompanied by all acts still standing.
		The South Africa Freedom Day Concert on the Square took place in Trafalgar Square on Sunday 29 April 2001.
	www.britishexpat.com /Music__South_Africa_Freedom_Da.191.0.html (753 words)

	BBC - Radio 2 - Freedom Sounds: The Musical Liberation of South Africa
		May 10 2004 marks the tenth anniversary of the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela in South Africa's first ever free elections.
		On April 26-29, 1994, South Africans flocked to the ballot boxes to cast their vote after years of repression, with April 27, now known as Freedom Day, marking this monumental occasion.
		It also parallels these musical movements with the tumultuous politics of the country for the last 50 years, examining how cultural imperialism, apartheid, international pressure and finally newly found political freedom have impacted on musicians and their music, with contributions from Nelson Mandela, Thambo Mbeki and Bishop Trevor Huddlestone.
	www.bbc.co.uk /radio2/r2music/documentaries/southafrica/masekela.shtml (288 words)

	South Africa April 27,1997 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The singing was as awe inspiring as it had been all day, however, this time it was magnified to inconceivable proportions.
		In spite of the miles of smiles and handshakes, I have to remember that the hardships in their lives are worse than the living conditions we saw.
		I explained how we were on a walk for freedom and that by visiting Nyanga, we were better able to support their struggle for improvements.
	users.htcomp.net /www97/africa.htm (2422 words)

	allAfrica.com: South Africa: Hugh Masekela Serenades Sister's Party Guests at Freedom Day Celebrations
		She taught literature at a U.S. university and founded the African National Congress Office of Arts and Culture before becoming chief of staff for Nelson Mandela when he was released from prison in 1990.
		Among the several high-level jobs to which South Africa's first democratically elected president appointed her was ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
		Huge Masekela is currently on a U.S. tour that includes two days helping to revive New Orleans as a music destination, in the wake of hurricane devastation, with performances at the New Orleans Jazz Festival and the House of Blues.
	allafrica.com /stories/200604280287.html (304 words)

	Reluctant Nomad: Freedom Day
		I gave a brief account of how emotional a day it was a few weeks ago after having seen a programme on television about the right-wing violence in the run-up to the election.
		I’m not in South Africa today so I’m not enjoying a day off but Freedom Day gives me a good excuse to indulge my flag obsession by giving you a good look at the South African flag.
		The advent of true democracy in South Africa led to the adoption of the constitution on 8 May 1996.
	reluctantnomad.blogspot.com /2006/04/freedom-day.html (1190 words)

	Freedom Day (South Africa) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Freedom Day is a South African public holiday celebrated on April 27.
		It celebrates freedom and commemorates the first democratic post-apartheid elections.
		Held in 1994, they saw Nelson Mandela elected as President.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freedom_Day_(South_Africa) (73 words)

	Freedom Day at Commentary South Africa
		Watching the news footage of ordinary Iraqis lining up to vote, I can’t help but be reminded of the scenes from South Africa’s first multi-racial election in 1994.
		(South Africans often forget just how much violence; at the time, parts of KZN were on the verge of civil war.) And yet, both events had an inescapable sense of historic magnitude to them.
		There were plenty of “bittereinders” after 1994: white South Africans who resented giving up the country to fl rule.
	commentary.co.za /archives/2005/01/30/freedom-day (453 words)

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