Freedom Park is a post-apartheid national heritage site on Salvokop hill, built to commemorate all those who died in struggles that shaped South Africa — from prehistoric times through to the liberation struggle against Apartheid. It opened in 2004 and represents one of the new South Africa's most serious attempts to create a national memorial that is genuinely inclusive.
The site includes the Isivivane (Garden of Remembrance), where soil from significant battlefields and sites of suffering across the country was ceremonially deposited; the Wall of Names (Sikhumbuto), inscribed with the names of those who fell in various conflicts; and the Sanctuary — a circular meditation space with exceptional views over the city. The museum (Tshwane National Museum) provides historical context. The views from the hilltop toward the Voortrekker Monument are intentional and thought-provoking.