Jaki Seroke: The End of Apartheid, The Beginning of Questions

<p>In this episode, Jaki Seroke, Deputy President of the Pan-African Congress of Azania (PAC), explores with me the turning point of the 1980s—a decade defined by intensified resistance, where sanctions, armed struggle, and mass protests collided with the apartheid state’s attempts at reform.</p><p>We then examine how global shifts, including the fall of the Soviet Union and changing Western policy, reshaped the political landscape of Azania and opened the door to negotiations under de Klerk.</p><p>As Azania/South Africa transitions into a new democratic era, we interrogate the realities of the post-apartheid state—marked by political ambition, growing inequality, and the illusion of the “Rainbow Nation.”</p><p>Ultimately, we confront a critical question: has the African revolution been fulfilled, or has it reached a crossroads?</p><p><br /></p>