It's a lot of nonsense that Mandela was a sell-out | Matthews Phosa

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Dr. Matthews Phosa is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and poetry writer.
In this episode, Dr Phosa talks about his role in the negotiations with apartheid's ruling party that preceded the adoption of the South African Constitution.
4 Mar 2023 English South Africa History · Personal Journals

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