The so-called "Born Free" generation - South Africans born after the nation's 1994 democratic transition - carries the complex inheritance of political freedom. Yet, the promise of freedom remains incomplete, as structural inequalities, systemic violence, and socio-economic exclusions persist. This paper critically examines the unfinished task of "freedom" for this generation, engaging the theological frameworks of memory and liberation. Drawing on Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela's triadic vision of the memory of trauma, I explore how the "Born Free" generation confronts the lingering wounds of apartheid, mediated through personal, intergenerational, and collective memory. Gobodo-Madikizela's framework invites a reflection on how healing can arise from an ethical engagement with the past, as well as from fostering new social imaginaries. I will further engage Robert Vosloo's concept of liberative memory and Allan Boesak's theological vision of a hope-filled future. Together, these frameworks emphasize the transformative potential of remembering not only past suffering but also the unrealized promises of liberation, offering young South Africans a path toward reimagining their agency and dignity within a fractured society. By employing these theological insights, this paper will argue for a Christian vision of liberation that integrates the memory of trauma, the liberative promise of hope, and the ethical enactment of justice. This triadic framework illuminates the divine presence in history, particularly in the ongoing struggle for freedom, inviting young South Africans to embody and co-create a future shaped by equity, dignity, and reconciliation.