JOHANNESBURG - South Africa marks 31 years of freedom today.
Today commemorates the first post-Apartheid election, held on this day more than three decades ago.
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Now while many are critical about our political, financial and economic freedoms, we should never forget the gains that we've made.
Historian, poet, multi-award winning sculptor and activist in the struggle against Apartheid, Professor Pitika Ntuli discussed the strides made since the dawn of democracy.