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What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa part 2: Tasting the fruits of freedom

What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa part 2: Tasting the fruits of freedom

FromThe Conversation Weekly


What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa part 2: Tasting the fruits of freedom

FromThe Conversation Weekly

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the second part of our special series What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa?, marking 30 years of democracy in South Africa post-apartheid, we talk to two experts about the economic policies introduced to transform the country under Mandela's successor, Thabo Mbeki, and the ensuing turmoil of the Jacob Zuma presidency that followed. Featuring Mashupye Maserumule, a professor of public affairs at Tshwane University of Technology and Michael Sachs, adjunct professor of economics at the University of Witwatersrand. This episode was written and produced by Mend Mariwany with assistance from Gary Oberholzer and Katie Flood. Eloise Stevens does our sound design, and our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. Gemma Ware is the executive producer. Full credits available here. A transcript will be available shortly. Subscribe to a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.Further reading:After the euphoria of Nelson Mandela’s election, what happened next? PodcastJacob Zuma, the monster South Africa’s ruling ANC created, continues to haunt itSouth Africa’s first election was saved by a Kenyan: the fascinating story of Washington Okumu, the accidental mediator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
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