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South African Reserve Bank announces R5 coin commemorating 20 years of democracy, 25 June 2014
News stories and statements
- South African Reserve Bank announces R5 coin commemorating 20 years of democracy, 25 June 2014
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visits 20 Years of Freedom exhibition in Kimberley, 16 June 2014
- Zuma's freedom honours, 29 April 2014
- Life has changed in this Limpopo village, 29 Apr 2014
- New Madiba bust for Parliament, 28 Apr 2014
- President Jacob Zuma: Unveiling of bust of former President Nelson Mandela, 28 Apr 2014
- Speaker Max Sisulu: Launch of Parliament's 20 Year celebrations and unveiling of Nelson Mandela's bust, 28 April 2014
- SA celebrates Freedom Day, 27 Apr 2014
- President Zuma recounts 20 years of freedom, 27 Apr 2014
- President Zuma recognises struggle heroes, 27 Apr 2014
- President Jacob Zuma: National Orders Awards ceremony, 27 Apr 2014
- President Jacob Zuma: 2014 Freedom Day Celebrations, 27 Apr 2014
- Premier Chupu Mathabatha: Freedom Day celebrations, 27 Apr 2014
- Freedom Friday shows SA's true colours, 25 Apr 2014
- Brand South Africa 20 Years of Freedom app, 25 Apr 2014
- 20 years, 20 South African sporting highlights, 25 Apr 2014
- Advert celebrates 20 Years 'with pride, wonder', 24 Apr 2014
- Minister Collins Chabane: National Communication Partnership, 3 Apr 2014
- Minister Paul Mashatile: Launch of 2014 Freedom Month Celebrations, 3 Apr 2014
- DRDLR exhibition moves to the Free State, 24 March 2014
- Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim: Address on 20 Years of South Africa and Multilateralism: Returning to the fold, 19 March 2014
- President Jacob Zuma: Release of 20 Year Review, 11 March 2014
- Significant strides made in establishing a single local govt, 11 March 2014
- Great improvements in access to healthcare services, 11 March 2014
- 24% of black households involved in agriculture, 11 March 2014
- Progress made in ensuring equitable access to water, 11 March 2014
- Celebrating free, fair elections, 11 March 2014
- South Africa is a success story, 11 March 2014
- School feeding scheme benefits nine million children, 11 March 2014
- EPWP a success story, 11 March 2014
- Broader representation for people with disabilities, 11 March 2014
- SA addressing racially skewed land ownershi , 11 March 2014
- SA expanding its global footprint, 11 March 2014
- Housing delivery in SA: How have we fared?, 11 March 2014
- SA's electricity sector has come a long way, 11 March 2014
- More South Africans in higher education, 11 March 2014
- SA's growing economy increases demand for transport infrastructure, 11 March 2014
- KwaZulu-Natal Premier unveils 20 Years of Freedom Flame, 10 March 2014
- Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk on celebrating 20 Years of Tourism, 6 March 2014
- Cricket test match to promote 20 years of freedom, 27 February 2014
- SA, Brazil match to celebrate 20 years of democracy, 27 February 2014
- Arts and Culture on countdown campaign for 20 Years of Freedom, 13 February 2014
- Government announces an extension of the 'Building the Legacy' exhibition in Tshwane, 9 February 2014
- Tshwane residents get into the swing of 20 years of freedom, 24 January 2014
- Clock ticking to 20 years of Freedom, 25 October 2013
- Government and LeadSA launches Freedom Fridays, 20 September 2013
- SA celebrates democracy through Freedom Fridays, 20 September 2013
- Minister Paul Mashatile: Launch of build-up programme towards 20th Anniversary celebrations of Freedom and Democracy, 10 September 2013
Photographs
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visits 20 Years of Freedom exhibition in Kimberley, 16 June 2014
![Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa the 20 Years of Democracy Exhibition](/sites/default/files/images/ramaphosa_exhibition.jpg)
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 20 Years of Democracy Exhibition at Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley.
![Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa](/sites/default/files/images/ramaphosa_exhibition2.jpg)
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at a photo of himself with former President Nelson Mandela at the signing of the Constitution.
- Freedom Friday celebration at Rand Show, 25 Apr 2014
![Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa the 20 Years of Democracy Exhibition](/sites/default/files/20y_randshow.jpg)
The Department of Arts and Culture, Lead SA, Proudly SA and Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) hosted a celebration to mark the last Freedom Friday
![Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa](/sites/default/files/20y_randshow-sign.jpg)
Showing their support for freedom and democracy
- Freedom Month launch, 3 April 2014
- Post SoNA and 20 Years of Freedom Youth Dialogue, 27 Mar 2014
- Twenty Year Review launch, 11 March 2014
![Launch of the 20 Years Review](/sites/default/files/images/review_launch.jpg)
President Jacob Zuma at the launch of the 20 Year Review, flanked by Ministers of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa and of Justice and Constitutional Development Jeff Radebe
![20 Year Review](/sites/default/files/review_200.jpg)
The Twenty Year Review contains discussions about the progress made, and work that still needs to be done to move South Africa forward.
Images from the 20 Years of Freedom: Creating a Legacy Exhibition
- 24 January 2014 - Twelve trucks carrying the ‘20 Years of Freedom: Creating a New Legacy’ exhibition material travelled through Pretoria in a procession.
People cheering on the trucks of the 20 Years of Freedom exhibition as it drives by in Pretoria, 24 January 2014
A truck arrives at the Union Buildings
The trucks of the 20 Years of Freedom exhibition as it drives by in Pretoria, 24 January 2014
Truck drives part the Union Buildings
- Launch of Freedom Fridays, 20 September 2013
Opinion pieces and feature articles
- Transforming South Africa’s workplace, 23 April 2014
- Celebrate democracy with your right to vote, 22 April 2014
- Quest for true SA freedom continues, 16 April 2014
- Economy tells of our progress in 20 years, 15 April 2014
- Remembering the freedom icons, 9 April 2014
- All must flourish in our freedom, 8 April 2014
- Restoring land, fostering dignity, 2 April 2014
- Call to tell success stories in big year, 1 April 2014
- Celebrating 20 years of glory, 30 March 2014
- SA Constitution protects our rights, 26 March 2014
- 20 years of improving security and justice, 25 March 2014
- Look how far we've come: twenty years of human rights, 20 March 2014
- Saluting Sharpeville’s heroes, and South Africa's human rights, 19 March 2014
- We’ve achieved many successes, 19 March 2014
- On the Twenty Year Review:
- 20 years, two stories - Ferial Haffajee, City Press, 18 March 2014
- SA's 20-year review: From Mandela to Zuma... - Ranjeni Munusamy, Daily Maverick, 11 March 2014
- Progress yes, but stasis too - Frank Meintjies, 14 March 2014
- Post-1994 SA a better place to live, 5 March 2014
- South Africa can be great if we all stand together, 21 January 2014
- Democracy is a success story to celebrate, 5 Nov 2013
- Voice of the people must be heard, 1 Oct 2013
Videos
- Freedom dance, 25 April 2014
- Freedom dance tutorial, 25 April 2014
- 20 Years of Democracy Celebration in London, 25 April 2014
- President Jacob Zuma launches 20 Year Review, 11 March 2014
- 20 Years of Freedom overview, 11 March 2014
- SA youth have their say on 20 Years of Freedom, 3 March 2014
- 20 years of democracy countdown in Eastgate Mall, 14 February 2014