Nelson Mandela

A voice from apartheid: South Africa's Regent Xami’s calls for indigenous support of Israel

Xami, who lived through South Africa’s apartheid, offered invaluable testimony on the misuse of that term against Israel and the deep sense of kinship many indigenous nations feel toward Jews.

Regent Xami in Jerusalem’s Old City, with the Western Wall behind him.
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela who was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, reacts after his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 8, 2025

Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel

Mandla Mandela, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joins protesters, mainly Houthis, during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen March 28, 2025.

Mandela's grandson: What Palestinians face is 'far worse form of apartheid'

Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, speaks to reporters in South Africa

Mandela's grandson denied UK visa over his support for Hamas


Hillary Clinton: Is America ready for a female president

The Jerusalem Post

Peres defies threats on South Africa visit

Former president addresses Johannesburg Jewish community despite protests by BDS supporters.

Former president Shimon Peres meets with former South African first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in Johannesburg, February 28, 2016

Nelson Mandela: Peace is his legacy

The Jerusalem Post

The Name Rhodesia

The Jerusalem Post

The great betrayal of South Africa’s moral legacy

South Africa has a unique moral authority that arises from its struggle against the injustice of Apartheid.

Irwin Cotler with South African President Jacob Zuma.

South African Jews hits back against BDS with Mandela billboards

Campaign intended to counter BDS campaign that "hijacks Mandela legacy."

Nelson Mandela South Africa billboard

Original thinking: How Mandela’s legacy has faded

Some perceive Shimon Peres as the Israeli Nelson Mandela.

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People of the year in International Affairs: Denise Williams and the South African press

Williams and her colleagues are a symbol of the never-ending struggle of media to fulfill its mission to "speak truth to power."

Denise Williams

Mandela’s road to reconciliation: The next stop on the journey

"Muslims and Jews, who, as they mourn Mandela’s passing, should adopt the paradigm of reconciliation despite differences that he so powerfully championed."

Nelson Mandela

December 24: Therapy needed

This convicted sexual offender is clearly in denial and in need of a punishment that fits his crime: a court-ordered program of therapy.

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