Explore the speaker's emotional account of their mother participating in South Africa's groundbreaking democratic elections, shedding light on the profound impact of this momentous event for black South Africans and the hard-fought journey towards democracy in the nation.
South Africa transitioned to democracy in the 1990s with a visionary constitution, but the promises of that constitution are largely unfulfilled to this day. Public leader Lindiwe Mazibuko explores how poor leadership failed to deliver a better life for the country's citizens — and shares her mission to cultivate a new generation of ethical leaders who can revitalize democracy in South Africa and beyond. After the talk, Modupe shares her hopes for US democracy.