New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, says post-apartheid South Africa is the blueprint for his socialist vision of the city’s future. Critics warn the model brings higher taxes, capital flight, and social division.
January 10, 2026
New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, says post-apartheid South Africa is the blueprint for his socialist vision of the city’s future. Critics warn the model brings higher taxes, capital flight, and social division.