This year, the Republic of South Africa marks 30 years of democracy. Graphic: Getty Images / Media24 Archive
As South Africa celebrates 30 years of our freedom, Oscar van Heerden takes a closer critical examination of two narratives that persist.
After a protracted armed struggle, it took only 20 years for Zimbabwe post-liberation to implode fully.
Millions remain displaced worldwide, and millions more live in poverty in their country under a repressive Zanu-PF government.
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