President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the 2021 National Freedom Day celebrations in  Botshabelo, Free State. This year this significant holiday will be observed under the theme “The year of Charlotte Maxeke: The meaning of freedom under COVID-19”

This year’s commemoration marks 27 years of freedom and democracy since South Africa’s first non-racial democratic elections in 1994. The elections marked the advent of democracy after nearly four centuries of colonialism and apartheid.

The President’s programme will commence with the official opening and a tour of the Charlotte Maxeke Treatment Centre followed by the formal programme where the President will address the nation.

Details of the President’s programme are as follows:
Part 1: Official opening and tour of Charlotte Maxeke Treatment Centre
Time: 09:40

Part 2: National Salute
Time: 10:25

Part 3: Formal Programme
Time: 11:00

Venue: Charlotte Maxeke Treatment Centre, Botshabelo BA Hospital Road