Busisiwe Zwane (32) says she remembers the day like it was yesterday.
“When I think of freedom day, I was 11 or 12 at the time. I remember when I was staying at my aunts and my dad told me that it was going to be a day that will be remembered for the rest of our lives. It only made sense to me now that I’m older,” said Busisiwe. Busisiwe adds that freedom day means being aware of the freedoms we have.
“We often complain about things that we do not have, but we have way more than the people who died, and they didn’t get a chance to enjoy what we now have. Freedom comes with responsibilities; we celebrate but forget the responsibilities that come with it. I normally spend the day reflecting on the freedom I have to try assist as many as I can. Last year I spent my freedom day at a children’s home,” Busisiwe shared.
She adds that a lot has happened since April 27 1994, but there is still much more that needs to be done to make South Africa the rainbow nation Nelson Mandela dreamed it would be.
“I’m still deciding what I want to do to celebrate the day tomorrow but I know it will be something that will go a long way for others.”
She concludes by saying that the day is a way to remember the leaders who fought for our right to be free and reflect on how far we have really come as a country.
By Zoleka Batsha
