# As South Africa marks 70 years since the Freedom Charter was adopted, important heritage sites linked to the event are falling apart. Zack Matthews’ old house and Chief Tyali’s gravesite in Alice, Eastern Cape, have reportedly remained badly neglected. Matthews played a key role in shaping the charter, which outlined a vision for a free and democratic South Africa. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says restoring these sites is part of plans to boost tourism, but the process requires government approvals.
Freedom Charter heritage sites in Eastern Cape falling into neglect