As South Africa marks Freedom Day, we’re reminded of a moment that changed the course of the nation the 1994 South African general election when millions stood in long lines, voting for the very first time, choosing dignity, equality, and a new future. But more than 30 years later, the question still lingers: what does freedom really mean today? This morning, we unpack “Freedom Then vs Freedom Now: Are We Truly Free or Just Living Differently?” looking at the progress we’ve made, the gaps that remain, and what true freedom should look like for South Africans today.