“History is to states what character is to individuals.”, former United States Secretary of State, Dr Henry Kissinger, who turned 100 last month, said in the 20th century.
It was a powerful, resonating comment from one of the most influential political scientists of the 20th century. A comment that Kissinger’s authorised biographer, Niall Ferguson of the Hoover Institution has cited many times in the media, as he is currently working on the second volume of Kissinger’s biography.
If a nation’s history is its character, and I totally agree, then the question I ask is, how are we shaping our history, our character, as a nation of South Africa? It’s a very important question, ahead of 2024 elections. The time to reflect is now…..
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