Tag: Mandela

South Africa – 4 Days of Rage Part 1 (of a 2 Part Series)

By now, most of the world has heard or seen what had taken place in South Africa between the 11th of July and the 13th of July. This week, I watched in horror as my beloved homeland was transmogrified into an apocalyptic hell. The fruits of liberation before education were on full display, as looters […]

South Africa under ANC Rule Part 1 (of a 3 part series): The Mandela Era (1994 -1999)

This is a continuation on the geopolitical history of South Africa.  And it starts off with Nelson Mandela becoming South Africa’s first black President. The time is April 1994. To appease the white minority, a dual leadership ruled the country. Former President F.W.de Klerk, and new President Mandela jointly ruled the country for a year. […]

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