South Africa marks Freedom Day today, commemorating the country's first democratic elections held on 27 April 1994, when all South Africans were, for the first time, able to vote regardless of race. The day is a reminder of the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new constitutional democracy founded on equality, human rights, and dignity. We are joined by veteran anti-apartheid struggle activist Seth Mazibuko, one of the youth leaders of the 1976 Soweto uprising, to reflect on what freedom means today, the progress made under democracy, and the challenges that remain in building a more equal society.

<p>South Africa marks Freedom Day today, commemorating the country's first democratic elections held on 27 April 1994, when all South Africans were, for the first time, able to vote regardless of race. The day is a reminder of the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new constitutional democracy founded on equality, human rights, and dignity. We are joined by veteran anti-apartheid struggle activist Seth Mazibuko, one of the youth leaders of the 1976 Soweto uprising, to reflect on what freedom means today, the progress made under democracy, and the challenges that remain in building a more equal society.</p>