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Freedom is Not Finished: A Call to Live the Promise of Liberation

Freedom Day is a reminder that liberation is not a completed achievement, but an ongoing responsibility. In this reflection, Nomethe Mpembe, a FLAC Fellow, highlights that while South Africa celebrates its democratic freedom, many people still do not experience it fully in their daily lives. Freedom is seen in the courage of women speaking out against gender-based violence, in communities standing against inequality, and in individuals claiming their rights. However, it remains incomplete where fear, injustice, and exclusion still exist. The statement calls for a deeper understanding of freedom one that goes beyond legal recognition to lived reality. It urges continued action to ensure safety, dignity, and equality for all, especially women, children, and marginalised groups. Ultimately, the message is clear: Freedom Day should not only honour the past, but also renew commitment to building a society where freedom is truly lived by everyone, every day..

Whose Crisis Counts? South Africa’s Invisible Water Emergency

South Africa’s water crisis is often treated as an emergency only when urban areas begin to feel the strain. When taps in cities run dry, it becomes a national concern. Yet for decades, rural communities have lived this reality daily without recognition, urgency, or sustained intervention. The crisis did not begin when urban centres experienced shortages; it has long been embedded in the lived experience of rural South Africans.

Freedom Day Statement

On 27 April 1994, South Africa made history. It was the day millions of people ordinary men and women, young and old stood in long, patient queues under the sun, waiting for a moment that had been denied to them for generations.

My Journey with Soul City and the FLAC Programme

My journey with Soul City began when I joined the organisation as a Human Resources intern. At the time, I did not fully understand the depth and impact of the work that Soul City does.

My Reflection, My journey as FLAC Fellow

My journey as a FLAC fellow with My Age Africa as a feminist advocate has been a deeply transformative and empowering experience.

Freedom Day Speech

Let’s be honest for a second freedom looks great on paper, it sounds beautiful in speeches, and we celebrate it every year with pride… but the lived experience of freedom? That’s where things start to get a little more complicated.

Building Critical Eyes Online: A Reflection on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Training

In a world where information travels faster than ever before, the ability to pause, question, and verify what we see online has become a necessary survival skill. For organisations and individuals working closely with information, media, and community engagement, Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is no longer a “nice to have” it is essential.

From Chiwariro Village to a FLAC Fellowship: My Journey

My name is Nyasha Tarisayi. I am 24 years old, from the Chief Murinye area of Masvingo, Zimbabwe, but I grew up in Chiwariro village. I spent most of my childhood with my grandmother and grandfather from grade 0 up to Form 4 (Grade 10).