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WORKERS’ DAY: HONOURING THE LABOUR MOVEMENT’S ROLE IN LIBERATION AND ADVANCING SOCIAL JUSTICE

On this Workers’ Day, 1 May 2025, Freedom Park joins the nation in paying tribute to the workingpeople of South Africa — the miners, nurses, teachers, cleaners, farmworkers, factory workers...

CELEBRATE FREEDOM DAY AT FREEDOM PARK

Date: 27 April 2025 Time: 08:30 – 16:00 Address: Freedom Park Heritage Site, Cnr. Koch & 7th Avenue, Salvokop, Pretoria Entry: FREE As South Africa commemorates Freedom Day, we invite you to...

FREEDOM PARK CLARIFIES FINANCIAL REPORTING MISINTERPRETATION

March 17, 2025, Pretoria – Freedom Park acknowledges the recent media coverage concerning itsfinancial performance (South African heritage site lost R1.5 billion and is hopelessly insolvent...

Honouring Sobukwe at 100: A Centenary Celebration Rooted in Reflection and Renewal

On 28 March 2025, Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum, in partnership with the SarahBaartman District Municipality, Beyers Naudé Local Municipality, Robert Mangaliso SobukweTrust, and the National...

FREEDOM PARK TO HOST THE ANNUAL COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF CUITO CUANAVALE, PRETORIA

Pretoria, 20 March 2025 – The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in partnership with itsentities the Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum, and the National Heritage Council of...

Commemorating Black History Month: Storytelling as a Bridge Between Pain and Progress

Pretoria, 03 February 2025 – As the world observes Black History Month this February, FreedomPark calls on all South Africans to reflect on the power of storytelling in preserving our...

Storytelling and Healing at Freedom Park

OPINION PIECEFrom Pain to Progress: Storytelling and Healing at Freedom ParkBy Dr. Jane Mufamadi, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom ParkSouth Africa is a land filled with stories—stories of struggle...

Call for Vendors: Join Us at the Ungasali Storytelling Festival 2025!

04 February 2025Call for Vendors: Join Us at the Ungasali Storytelling Festival 2025! The Ungasali Storytelling Festival is a vibrant celebration of African oral storytelling, a space where the youth...

Join the Ungasali Annual Storytelling Festival: A Celebration of Youth Voices and Cultural Expression

20 January 2025Join the Ungasali Annual Storytelling Festival: A Celebration of Youth Voices and Cultural Expression Storytelling is a timeless tradition that bridges generations, preserves culture...

Celebrating Freedom Park: A Symbol of Unity, Heritage, and Hope

Media Statement30 December 2024Celebrating Freedom Park: A Symbol of Unity, Heritage, and Hope Freedom Park, South Africa’s premier heritage destination, continues to stand as a testament to the...

Freedom Park to Donate Blankets to Ikageng People’s Centre in Orlando West, Soweto

Media Statement10 December 2024Freedom Park to Donate Blankets to Ikageng People’s Centre in Orlando West, Soweto Freedom Park cordially invites members of the media to the handover of blankets...

Freedom Park Donates Blankets to Tembisa Child Welfare

Media Statement05 December 2024Freedom Park Donates Blankets to Tembisa Child Welfare In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Freedom Park has donated blankets to Tembisa Child Welfare, a...

Radio Freedom Archives Handover Marks Reconciliation Month

Media Statement13 December 2024Radio Freedom Archives Handover Marks Reconciliation MonthFreedom Park is proud to announce the receipt of invaluable archival materials from Radio Freedom, a collection...

Reconciliation Open Day: 16 December 2024

Join us at Freedom Park on 16th December, as we celebrate Reconciliation Day with a special Open Day. Entry will be FREE for all visitors. Take this opportunity to explore the beautiful park...

Disability Rights Awareness

Media Statement Freedom Park Hosts Inclusive Event Celebrating Differently Abled Individuals For Immediate ReleaseDate: 3 December 2024 Freedom Park today reaffirmed its commitment to building a more...

Minister Zizi Kodwa signs Shareholder agreement

Freedom Park Chair of Council Dr Bheki Langa and CEO Dr Jane Mufamadi, signing the Share holders compact with Minister Zizi Kodwa, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. #discoverfreedompark...

Freedom Month launch 2024

As we launch Freedom Month at @Freedom_Park, we remember those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom. During Freedom Month, we reflect not only on where we come from as a nation and our...

Free Entrance – Human Rights Day 21 March 2024

We are delighted to announce that entrance to the Park on Human Rights Day is free! Although Freedom Park commemorates and honours those who suffered the loss and denial of their human rights, it also...