Thabang Madida
Thirty years after apartheid, many South Africans believe freedom meant arrival — that we "made it."
But did we really?
We Thought We Made It is a bold, honest, and deeply personal reflection on life in South African townships after 1994. Through lived experience, sharp observation, and uncomfortable truths, Thabang Madida explores how systemic inequality, inherited mindsets, and limited exposure continue to shape the dreams, decisions, and futures of black children and communities.
This book challenges the silent lies we grew up believing — that survival is success, that access equals equality, and that struggle is normal. It asks hard questions about education, parenting, leadership, money, identity, and the psychological legacy of apartheid that still limits how far many believe they can go.
Written for parents, educators, young people, and anyone committed to real transformation, this book is not about blame — it is about awareness, responsibility, and breaking cycles
