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“He sold his people": Throwback clip of Nelson Mandela cracking jokes in Afrikaans stirs debate

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A viral throwback clip of Nelson Mandela speaking fluent Afrikaans reignites South Africa's debate on his legacy, sparking strong reactions across Mzansi.
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“He sold his people": Throwback clip of Nelson Mandela cracking jokes in Afrikaans stirs debate

A viral throwback clip of Nelson Mandela speaking fluent Afrikaans reignites South Africa's debate on his legacy, sparking strong reactions across Mzansi.

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Briefly broke the news on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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