Apartheid, a term derived from Afrikaans meaning “separateness,” was a system of institutionalized racial segregation that persisted in South Africa and South West Africa (now Namibia) from 1948 until the early 1990s. The essence of apartheid lay in an authoritative political structure founded on “baasskap,” signifying ‘boss-ship’ or ‘boss-hood,’ which ensured the political, social, and … Continue reading Unraveling South Africa’s History and Icons: Apartheid, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, DBN Gogo’s Alleged Breakup with Focalistic, and Mafikizolo’s Journey