The Mandela/de Klerk Debate
A defining moment in South African broadcasting history
“As a panelist on the historic Mandela/de Klerk debate, broadcast to 800 million viewers worldwide in partnership with CNN, BBC, and Australian Broadcasting, I witnessed firsthand the power of media to unite a nation. This was South Africa’s moment, shared with the entire world.”
– Tim Modise
In the lead-up to the 1994 elections, Modise hosted numerous debates between the parties on both radio and TV. The highlight was serving as panelist on the Mandela/de Klerk debate, reaching 800 million viewers globally and cementing his place in South African broadcasting history.
