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Quotable OR Tambo
Soweto, heartbeat of the nation
South African literature
South Africans championing human rights
Besides the late Nelson Mandela, many other South Africans have stood up for human rights. Among their names, we can count people like Desmond Tutu and Miriam Makeba. They have all devoted their time and talents to improving the lives of all people.
Full text: South Africa’s 2017 budget speech
State of the Nation Address 2017: full speech
22 monuments for 22 years of freedom
There are a significant number of monuments to peace and freedom scattered across South Africa – not surprising given its long history of struggle against oppression. With April marking the 22nd anniversary of South Africa’s freedom, we will showcase 22 monuments that pay homage to those who made this country great.
Activation Gallery – Port Elizabeth
From the Freedom Charter to the National Development Plan
This month we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Charter, widely regarded as the seminal document in South Africa's quest to transform our society into a model of equality – equal opportunity, equal access and equal development, writes Brand South Africa Chairman Chichi Maponya.
Sixty years on, the Freedom Charter is as relevant as ever
Sixty years ago the Congress of the People gathered on a dusty field in Kliptown to draft the document that would lead South Africa to liberation. The Freedom Charter is the foundation for South Africa's Constitution and its demands are as relevant now as they were in 1955.
