From Mandela to Tyla, South African icons light up Big Apple to celebrate 30 years of democracy

The South African community celebrated Freedom Day in advance with a ceremony commemorating '30 Years of Democracy, Partnership and Growth'

24 April 2024 - 21:24 By JEN SU

South African personalities, from former president Nelson Mandela to Grammy winner Tyla, have taken up space in New York's prime tourism spot at Times Square to commemorate 30 years of democracy...

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