Race relations at crossroads in Mandela's S.Africa
Johannesburg (AFP) - As a country that emerged from years of racial segregation, South Africa is often lauded for its reconciliation efforts, but cracks in the foundation of Nelson Mandela's "Rainbow Nation" are starting to show.
In the 25 years since the late anti-apartheid hero's release from prison on February 11, 1990, South Africa has had to confront the realities of its divided past.
It has not been easy, and race remains a dividing factor despite the efforts of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which sought to help heal the wounds.
A recent spike in race-tinged comments from the public and political leaders alike has raised questions about the country's ability to fully reconcile with its history, and the extent of apartheid-era divisions in the public psyche.
"The reconciliation project is in trouble," said Verne Harris, director of research and archives at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. ...
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