Quote by Miriam Makeba

Everybody now admits that apartheid was wrong, and all I did was tell the people who wanted to know where I come from how we lived in South Africa. I just told the world the truth. And if my truth then becomes political, I can't do anything about that.

Everybody now admits that apartheid was wrong, and all I did

Summary

This quote conveys the sentiment of the speaker that it was necessary for them to reveal the truth about apartheid in South Africa, regardless of how it was subsequently interpreted or politicized. The speaker highlights that acknowledging the injustice of apartheid is now a widely accepted standpoint. They affirm that their intention was simply to inform those who were interested about their own experiences living in South Africa, emphasizing the importance of honesty. However, the speaker acknowledges that once the truth is revealed, it may inevitably become intertwined with political agendas and reactions, over which they have no control.

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Truth

By Miriam Makeba

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