First Lady Michelle Obama is in South Africa for a week-long visit. Traveling with her two daughters and her mother, Obama’s itinerary has included a nationally televised address, meetings with youth leaders, a visit to South Africa’s apartheid museum, and a meeting with former South African President Nelson Mandela at his home. At a public event, Mandela’s wife, Graça Machel, welcomed the Obama family to South Africa.

Graça Machel: “Regina Mundi’s name in Latin means 'Queen of the World.' And we are welcoming you as a daughter of African heritage, and we can call you 'the Queen of our World.'”

Michelle Obama’s visit is being described by some as a turning point in how many South Africans perceive the United States, which supported the apartheid government under the Ronald Reagan administration.