Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's anti-apartheid leader and first democratic president, is commemorated today on Mandela Day. Per Al Jazeera, the observance has taken on new political significance as South Africa continues to grapple with inequality and division.

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