Freedom Day – Monday 27 April
South Africa is celebrating its 13th year of democracy since the first non-racial elections on 27 April 1994.
Freedom Day reminds us that every person is valuable and deserving of equal rights. This in not just another opportunity to sleep late and have a braai; recognise this day for what it is. Treat people with respect wherever you go – whether it’s the person working at the convenience store, the petrol attendant or your mother! Freedom Day reminds us of the pain of the past (a lesson not to be repeated) and – this is where the tricky part comes in – we need to then move on in forgiveness and together celebrate the future of this country.
What a wonderful day it was! Although, the thought of a 3 day week terrifies me – 3 days to do 5 days work, ouch!
And it’s so difficult to start work once there has been a long weekend…you just start getting into holiday mode and then bam, you’re at work again! But in a way I’m glad the holidays are coming to an end – time to work!
We’re all going to get a big shock when next week arrives and we’re back to the Mon-Fri daily grind, best start preparing
I know, eeeek!