Why We Celebrate National Women’s Day in South Africa on August 9th
Discover why we celebrate Women’s Day on August 9th each year. Read about the history of National Women’s Day and the Women’s March of 1956.
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History and Politics
Why We Celebrate Youth Day on 16 June
Youth Day commemorates the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976, where thousands of students were ambushed by the apartheid regime. Learn more about Youth Day.
What is Freedom Day in South Africa and Why Do We Celebrate It
Celebrated each year on the 27th of April, Freedom Day honours South Africa’s first democratic election of 1994. Learn more about Freedom Day in our latest post.
The History and Meaning of the South African Flag
The only six-coloured national flag in the world, the South African flag, first used on 27 April 1994, was designed to symbolize unity and to represent the convergence of the many diverse elements within the South African society. In the following post, we describe the history and meaning of the South African flag in detail.
What is Human Rights Day and Why We Celebrate on March 21
From the Pass Laws to the horrific events of the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, find out why we celebrate Human Rights Day in South Africa on the 21st of March.
The History of Robben Island and an Overview of the Robben Island Tour
Discover the history of Robben Island, the site of the former maximum-security prison that housed key anti-apartheid heroes including Nelson Mandela.