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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Dozens of people are gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria where President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Freedom Day celebrations to commemorate 30 years of democracy.<\/p>\n

Ramaphosa is joined by members of his Cabinet, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and senior government officials.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s celebrations also come as the country commemorates the 28th anniversary of the South African Constitution.<\/p>\n

Ramaphosa was welcomed to the Freedom Day celebrations by a 21-gun salute, an airshow, and a military parade.<\/p>\n

On this day 30 years ago, millions of South Africans were awarded the opportunity to shape the country\u2019s future by participating in the first-ever democratic election.<\/p>\n

Minister of Labour and Employment, Thulas Nxesi, said Freedom Day served as a reminder of what it took to liberate oppressed South Africans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat first comes into my mind is where I was on this day 30 years ago. I was in Germiston, that\u2019s where I stayed. Looking at where we are, we have advanced a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said 30 years of democracy symbolised the commitment to growing and stabilising the nation.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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