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Mandela Annual Lecture to Spotlight Gaza, Despite Global Tensions

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The 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture is set to spark global dialogue this Saturday. Taking centre stage is Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, an invitation that’s raised eyebrows internationally. Despite US sanctions against her and fierce criticism from Israel, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is standing firm. CEO Mbongiseni Buthelezi says the world needs dialogue, not destruction, to solve the Gaza crisis. Nzinga Qunta sits down with Buthelezi to unpack the lecture's bold choice and its call for peace through conversation.
20 Oct 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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