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10 May 2016

It was 20 years ago this week that former president Thabo Mbeki delivered the renowned “I am an African” speech at the adaptation of the South African Constitution.

Today, in honour of this, South Africans share what it means to them.

Video by Lwando Xaso and Refilwe Modise

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