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On 27 April 1994, South Africa held its first Democratic Elections. These were the first non-racial elections in the country.

The event marked a dawn of a new era for South Africa. This day marks the commemoration of Freedom Day in South Africa.

South Africans also pay tribute to the leaders who fought for liberation.

On this day millions of South Africans stepped out of the veil of oppression and stepped into the light of freedom when they voted for the very first time.

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The day came after years of struggle and negotiations that led to the release of political leaders and unbanning of political liberation organisations.

 

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