Political reporter, Freek Robinson, speaks on the controversy following F.W. De Klerk's death

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Former President and the last President of Apartheid in South Africa, F.W. De Klerk passed away yesterday, 11 November 2021.

In a message from beyond the grave, apartheid's last president FW de Klerk offered his apology, "without qualification", for the misery caused by apartheid...
There have been varying reactions to his death, especially on Twitter.
Take a listen as we speak to Freek Robinson, someone who has spoken and experience both Mandela and De Klerk.
12 Nov 2021 1AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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