De Klerk's state memorial service recognizes his contribution, while admitting 'contested' legacy

CAPE TOWN - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday recognized the important role of last apartheid president Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk in the nation's democratic transition while admitting that the former president's legacy remains "contested" during his state memorial service.

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