South Africa: De Klerk's Legacy 'Contested'

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South Africa: De Klerk's Legacy 'Contested'

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says while former Deputy President FW de Klerk was afforded a State Memorial Service, his legacy remains "contested".

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