Author: Sonwabise Mzinyathi

“It’s in your hands now” was a term used by the late President Nelson Mandela in 2007 when he was encouraging the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the battle against HIV and AIDS. Most recently, the South African President and AU Chair, Cyril Ramaphosa, concluded his speech in response to the fight against COVID-19 with the same words: “It’s in your hands now.” I’ve been reflecting on this term and how it presents itself still true 13 years after it was first uttered by uTata Madiba. If anything, this pandemic has given Africa an…

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