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Youth called to reflect on milestones of freedom

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-83081 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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This SAnews article reports remarks by Emfuleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor Hassan Mako at the “Milestones of Freedom Provincial Launch” in Vanderbijlpark. He urged South Africans, especially young people, to reflect on key milestones in the democratic journey, use dialogue to strengthen social cohesion and nation-building, and stand against racism and intolerance. The launch commemorated those who died in the Boipatong massacre on 17 June 1992, where about 300 men attacked and 45 people were killed. The article also includes comments by Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court Manager Teboho Motloenya on the importance of understanding the Constitution and mentions the National Schools Moot Court Competition hosted annually by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with the Department of Basic Education and the South African Human Rights Commission.

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school competitionOngoing

National Schools Moot Court Competition (annual) to help schoolchildren understand the Constitution

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, with partners, annually hosts the National Schools Moot Court Competition to help schoolchildren understand the Constitution and its values.

Who it is for
schoolchildren
How to act on it
Take part in the National Schools Moot Court Competition hosted annually by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (in partnership with the Department of Basic Education and the South African Human Rights Commission).
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He said the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education and the South African Human Rights Commission, annually hosts the National Schools Moot Court Competition to help schoolchildren understand the Constitution and its values.
public commemorative campaignOngoing

Milestones of Freedom campaign opportunity to reflect on the historic journey

The Milestones of Freedom campaign gives South Africans an opportunity to reflect on the historic journey and what it means to live in a democratic South Africa.

Who it is for
South Africans from all walks of life
How to act on it
Participate in the Milestones of Freedom campaign by reflecting on the historic journey and what it means to live in a democratic South Africa.
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“It is to honour the heroic struggles of the people of Boipatong and the sacrifices they made. The Milestones of Freedom campaign gives South Africans from all walks of life an opportunity to reflect on our historic journey and what it means to live in a democratic South Africa,” the Mayor said.

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GOVNEWS-83081 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • Event: Milestones of Freedom Provincial Launch
  • Location: Vanderbijlpark
  • Date of article: Friday, 24 July 2026
  • Commemoration: Boipatong massacre on 17 June 1992
  • Boipatong details: approximately 300 men attacked; 45 people killed
  • Mayor: Hassan Mako urged reflection, dialogue, social cohesion, nation-building
  • Stance: stand against racism, racial discrimination and intolerance
  • Constitution milestone: 30th anniversary of adoption
  • Other milestones cited: 50th anniversary of 1976 youth uprisings; 70th anniversary of anti-pass campaign; 60th anniversary of forced removals from District Six
  • Magistrate’s Court Manager: Teboho Motloenya called for understanding the Constitution
  • Programme mentioned: National Schools Moot Court Competition (annual) by Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with Department of Basic Education and SA Human Rights Commission
  • Emfuleni Local Municipality
  • Hassan Mako
  • Vanderbijlpark
  • Boipatong massacre
  • Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court
  • Teboho Motloenya
  • Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
  • Department of Basic Education
  • South African Human Rights Commission
  • National Schools Moot Court Competition
  • SAnews
  • Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Dates

Opening Date

24 July 2026

Closing Date

24 July 2026