Freedom Day | Celebrating opportunities unlocked by democracy - Prof Thebe Medupe

As South Africa marks Freedom Day, we reflect not only on the country's journey since the end of Apartheid, but also on the opportunities that democracy has unlocked for millions. From humble beginnings in Ramosadi village outside Mmabatho, in Mahikeng, North West Province, to becoming a leading voice in science, Thebe Medupe embodies the promise of a nation where dreams once denied are now within reach.

Today, he is a professor of astrophysics and deputy dean at North-West University — a journey shaped by resilience, education, and opportunity. We speak to Thebe Medupe - Professor of Astrophysics and Deputy Dean at North West university, about his remarkable path, and what Freedom Day truly means in shaping futures in modern South Africa.

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