CELEBRATING FREEDOM DAY BY KOKETSO MAMABOLO
Celebrating
Freedom Day
across South Africa
The long and not-so-long walks you can take
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reedom Day on 27 April commemorates South Africa’s first democratic elections, held in 1994. Whether you choose to immerse yourself in the history, or marvel at the beautiful country which we are all free to enjoy, there’s no shortage of ways to spend this important milestone in South Africa’s history. Here we take a look at three things you can do to celebrate the anniversary of our first democratically held elections. TAKE A WALK ABOVE MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM IN DURBAN Besides the various events, the highlight perhaps being the 2010 FIFA World Cup games held there, Moses Mahida stadium offers
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visitors a holistic experience that encapsulates the charm of Durban, where summer never seems to end. Perhaps the most recognisable activity at the stadium is the Adventure Walk, which allows you to feel the scale of the engineering masterpiece, enjoy the splendid views and, if you don’t take the SkyCar up, you can also get in a workout by putting your legs through a light workout by going on a 20-minute walk to the top of the 106m high arch. If going to the top isn’t enough of an adrenaline rush, the most thrilling activity at Moses Mabhida is undoubtedly the Big Rush Big Swing. “Are you brave enough to free fall 80m into the stadium bowl?” they ask. If you are, you can join a
