We sorely miss Madiba"s example


Instead of seeking revenge, true leaders should seek to bring reconciliation to the people.

SOME 16 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Nelson Mandela at a private dinner that I invited myself to. My parents were there as was Graca Machel, soon to be his wife. I don’t remember anyone else being there, perhaps our then High Commissio-ner to South Africa. But it was a dinner I shall never forget.

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Opinion , Marina Mahathir

   

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