The Freedom Charter does not have an obvious interpretation which stands in place from generation to generation. How we interpret the document is affected by where we are located, what our interests are in looking at the Charter, what we hope for, and what resonates with the Charter in terms of aspirations that people have for a better life. Obviously, the conditions - of any time - impact on what can be done to provide basic needs and realise the aspirations of the Charter.
Professor Raymond Suttner unpacks his column, 'Understanding the Freedom Charter in changing times'
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