Understanding South Africa
by Carien du Plessis
2020-04-20 07:18:19
Understanding South Africa
by Carien du Plessis
2020-04-20 07:18:19
When Nelson Mandela emerged from decades in jail to preach reconciliation, South Africans truly appeared a people reborn as the Rainbow Nation. Yet, a quarter of a century later, the country sank into bitter recriminations and rampant corruption unde...
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When Nelson Mandela emerged from decades in jail to preach reconciliation, South Africans truly appeared a people reborn as the Rainbow Nation. Yet, a quarter of a century later, the country sank into bitter recriminations and rampant corruption under Jacob Zuma. Why did this happen, and howwas hope betrayed?President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is seeking to heal these wounds, is due to lead the African National Congress into an election by May 2019. The ANC is hoping to claw back support lost to the opposition in the Zuma era. This book will shed light on voters'' choices and analyze the election outcome asthe results emerge.With chapters on all the major issues at stake - from education to land redistribution - Understanding South Africa offers insights into Africa''s largest and most diversified economy, closely tied to its neighbors'' fortunes.
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