Mixed reactions about Madiba’s legacy
On December 5, 2013, Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 95.
Since his passing, feelings are mixed as to what legacy Madiba left behind, with some believing he left behind the legacy of freedom, unity and love, while other say he didn’t achieve much.
Joice Naidoo: “We are free because of Madiba. That will be his lasting legacy. Before the 1990s we were so divided as the nation, but look at us now, there’s no more ‘whites only’ or ‘blacks only’.”
Khutso Tsherane: “I feel that the nation has not gotten better, it’s worse now. Madiba didn’t improve anything. Right now black people take each other for granted.”
Soobramoney Reddy: “Madiba has brought many changes; we now have free medical services and the children are living a better life because the education has improved. We miss him and he will always be remembered.”
Tshepo Mofokeng and Eddie Thomo: “He has opened so many doors for us, things are not the same anymore. He has left behind forgiveness between all races. Madiba has brought unity.”
David van der Walt: “Nelson Mandela has done a lot for this country. If people would follow in his footsteps, then the world world be a better place, but people are still choosing to live divided. He taught us how to love each other, which is what we should be doing.”
Willy Nkgudi: “Since Tata has passed away, there is greater disunity. I feel that he hasn’t done much, but the only thing he did was to set us fee from Apartheid, but apart from that, I don’t see changes for the better.” – @NalediBoksburg
