Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa
That debate has been sharpened this year by the decision of March and March, a coalition of anti-immigration activists that has organised protests across South Africa in recent months, to use Mandela Day activities to inspect businesses in towns across the Eastern Cape, Mandela’s home province, and identify undocumented workers and businesses they allege are operating illegally.
Johannesburg, South Africa – Nelson Mandela Day has become the backdrop for a wider debate in South Africa over the values the former president represented, as the country grapples with inequality, economic frustration and growing divisions over how to address social problems.
This year’s Mandela Day theme, “It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity,” comes as South Africa continues to wrestle with questions about inequality, belonging and responsibility.
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