By the SayPro Royal Committee Deputy Secretary-Martha Keditlwaetse Moshoeshoe
Fellow Citizens of SayPro, Esteemed Guests, Respected Leaders, and Honored Members of the SayPro Royal Committee,
Warm greetings to you all on this important and uplifting occasion—Freedom Day 2025.
As the Deputy Secretary of the SayPro Royal Committee, I am honored to stand before you today, not just in a role of duty, but in the spirit of remembrance, gratitude, and renewed commitment to our shared future. Today is a day that speaks to our history, our identity, and our unbreakable determination to protect and preserve the freedom for which so many gave so much.
Honoring the Struggle, Embracing the Legacy
Freedom Day reminds us that our journey as a nation was never easy. It was built on the shoulders of those who dared to speak truth to power, who stood tall against injustice, and who believed that equality and dignity were not privileges, but rights.
We remember the names and the faces of our heroes—some known, many unknown—whose voices echoed through generations and continue to inspire us today. Their sacrifice was not just for liberation from oppression, but for the right of every citizen to be heard, respected, and represented.
The Power of Documentation and Voice
As Deputy Secretary, I serve as one of the custodians of our records, our dialogue, and our democratic voice. It is our responsibility to ensure that the actions of today are preserved for tomorrow, that voices are not lost in silence, and that the truth remains central to our growth.
Freedom is not just about speaking—it is also about being heard. It is about ensuring that every citizen, especially those in the margins of society, has space to express their needs, concerns, and dreams.
In this digital and dynamic age, we must preserve not only the history of where we come from, but the voices that shape where we are going.
Building a Responsive and Inclusive SayPro
Let us be honest: while we have made great strides as a nation, freedom is not yet equally felt by all. Inequality still lingers. Some communities still lack access to quality services, education, and opportunity. Too many still feel excluded from the democratic processes we fought for.
As the Royal Committee, and particularly within my role, we are committed to improving communication, participation, and accountability—so that every citizen not only has a right to speak, but confidence that their words will lead to change.
We must build a SayPro that listens. A SayPro that responds. A SayPro that grows by including, not excluding.
A Call to Action: Speak, Participate, Preserve
Today, I call on all of us—especially the youth, the elders, the educators, the activists, and community builders—to keep our freedom alive through action.
- Speak your truth.
- Engage your leaders.
- Preserve your stories.
- Teach the next generation not only what freedom is, but what it requires.
Freedom is not guaranteed. It is maintained through vigilance, participation, and collective care.
Closing: Writing Our Next Chapter Together
In closing, I want to say that Freedom Day is more than a memory—it is a mission. A mission to uphold justice, promote inclusion, and build a country where the promise of freedom is fulfilled in every home, every classroom, and every heart.
On behalf of the SayPro Royal Committee, I wish you strength, unity, and purpose as we move forward—together, boldly, and proudly.
Let us never forget that each of us holds the pen to write SayPro’s next chapter.
Happy Freedom Day!
Let our voices rise. Let our freedoms expand. Let SayPro shine.
Thank you.
Long live SayPro. Long live our freedom.
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