Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey.
Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History Online and currently pursuing a Master's degree at Witwatersrand University in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Presidents: Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa
Foreign Policy: From Mugabe to Isreal/Plestine
South African Election '24: What you need to know
(00:00) Introduction
(1:25) What are all the presidents most known for ?
(07:03) What did Mandela actually do ? Is he a failure?
(13:41) If Mandela was president in the 1960s would he be different ?
(16:48) The Thabo Mbeki era : Black Middle Class and 2010 World Cup
(22:26) The Zuma era: White Capitalists & State Capture
(28: 28) Cyril Ramaposa: Veteran's Club
