
Recent controversies in the media have reignited the question of whether South Africa has truly moved beyond its racially divided past. Over thirty years into democracy, many citizens believe inequality and prejudice remain woven into daily life, while others argue the nation has made significant strides.
Speaking to VOC News, Professor Michael Le Cordeur from Stellenbosch University said that South Africa’s history of racism has taken on different forms over the centuries.
“Initially, there was colonisation and the racism that came with it. Then, in 1948, the National Party formalised apartheid through legislation, making it government policy until 1994. With democracy came the…
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