Such bitter fruits we taste on Freedom Day, with most of us waiting for handouts

April 27 was a beautiful day, but our leaders have for 29 years worked hard to wipe the smiles off our faces

30 April 2023 - 00:01

For a people with a fondness for freebies, South Africans have enjoyed a boon of holidays, with Freedom Day and Workers’ Day coming just after the Easter long weekend. ..

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