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APARTHEID PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT

Addressing South Africa’s unresolved trauma is the path to true democratic stability

The pain and anger from unaddressed traumas manifest in various ways, from violent protests to the rise of populist leaders who exploit these emotions for political gain

  • Nomfundo Mogapi
5 min read