South Africa

After decades of apartheid policy, in 1994 the first elections open to all citizens (with no racial discrimination) were held in the Republic of South Africa. Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.

Defenders - South Africa

Desmond Tutu

"We have a God who doesn’t say, ‘Ah.. Got you!’ no. God says, ‘Get up’. And God dusts us off and God says, ‘Try again’." More...

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