SALGA calls on SA to use Freedom Day to educate children on democracy through storytelling

By Johnathan Paoli

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on families and communities across the country to mark Freedom Day by actively educating children about democracy, active citizenship, and the rule of law through storytelling.

As the country commemorates 32 years of democracy on Monday, SALGA said society has a critical role to play in shaping a new generation of informed and responsible citizens, particularly at a time when democratic values must be strengthened and protected.

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“Society can play an active role in helping children to understand their freedoms, respect the rule of law, and participate meaningfully in building a better local government system for all,” the organisation said in a statement.

South Africa is scheduled to hold its sixth Local Government Elections later this year or early next year.

This year’s Freedom Day is being observed under the