“And so we assemble here today, and in other parts of the country, to mark a historic day in the life of our nation. Wherever South Africans are across the globe, our hearts beat as one, as we renew our common loyalty to our country and our commitment to its future.” – Nelson MandelaApril 27 is a memorable day in the hearts of every South African. The day is dubbed ‘freedom day’ and is a statutory public holiday. And so we assemble here today, and in other parts of the country, to mark a historic day in the life of our nation. “As South Africans mark this day we should give pause for reflection on the role each and every South African must play in advancing this vision,” they said.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2017 10:52 UTC