This article reflects on Nelson Mandela's legacy and the importance of upholding his values in the face of current global challenges. It emphasizes the need for the Global South to find its voice, promote social justice, and strive for sustainable economic growth. The Nelson Mandela Foundation's role in preserving Mandela's legacy and inspiring future generations is also highlighted.
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.The hullabaloo over the past month about South Africa’s international relations makes it difficult to focus on our essence and our true mission as a nation.
I suspect that Mandela believed we all too easily idolise those we admire while failing on many counts to affirm their courage and humanity by acting practically in the world. Rooted in the memory dimensions of legacy for the foundation is the imperative, and the directive, to focus on matters of social justice, global peace and security and empowerment. The founding base of the Constitution is our history of apartheid. But, of course, it does much more than that. As a nation we also embraced the courageous ambition to create a better South Africa out of the fiery embers of our apartheid and colonial legacies.
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