Statement of the African National Congress on the 64th anniversary of the Freedom Charter
26 June 2019
Today, exactly 64 years ago, the African National Congress (ANC) led all patriots and peace-loving South Africans under the banner of the Congress of the People to adopt the Freedom Charter in Kliptown, Johannesburg.
We, therefore, make a clarion call on this day to all patriots in our beautiful country, Africa and the world to join us as we commemorate the Freedom Charter, which became the hallmark and rallying point for national liberation.
The Freedom Charter sets out the vision for a free, non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa. It remains significant in the consolidation of our freedom and democratic dispensation.
To this day, all progressive forces in our country have embraced the Freedom Charter as an expression of their aspirations. Through the Parliamentary Adhoc Committee on the amendment of Section 25 of our Constitution - work is underway to ensure that the land is ultimately shared amongst those who work it. The toiling masses of our people; the ordinary men and women who shape history deserve security of tenure.
As a nation inspired by the Freedom Charter, we have collectively worked tirelessly and consistently over many decades towards building a country where the doors of learning and culture would be open to all regardless of race and creed.