![On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was freed from detention after 27 years as a political prisoner [File: Ulli Michel/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/10d698988e1949599a07b6ec890b2eed_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
The global peacemaker’s reputation has taken a knock among young South Africans who believe he chose unity over justice.
![On August 23, US President Donald Trump tweeted that he has asked Mike Pompeo to study the seizing of farms and 'large scale killings of farmers' in South Africa [AP Photo/Evan Vucci]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/6ae6bac2cf89407ebbc35261c11e1b4a_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Donald Trump’s endorsement has hurt white nationalists and their attempt to garner support in South Africa.
![Michel Sidibe is the director of UNAIDS [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/3bf9d53c2a3f4b2081d8ca011bdf5735_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Like in any other institution, in the UN too there has to be accountability for mishandling sexual harassment cases.
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Poor people living in the slums of Africa and Haiti have indeed a miserable life.
![President Jacob Zuma gestures as he addresses the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa [Reuters/Sumaya Hisham]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/8360a027119f4be88ae4a523c759fdfa_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
Racism has crept into the debates over government corruption in South Africa.
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EFF’s Malema is following in Zuma’s steps, but that might not necessarily get him to the presidency.