UnFreedom Day: Abahlali BaseMjondolo reject national holiday

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UnFreedom Day: Abahlali BaseMjondolo reject national holiday

While South Africa celebrates Freedom Day every year on 27 April, Abahlali BaseMjondolo gathers to continue their struggle.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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