How Mandela’s moral courage can guide climate battle (by his granddaughter)
Synopsis by Daily Maverick Nov 06 22
Annabel Vundla remembers the uplifting words of Nelson Mandela, from when she was his pilot. Last week, she and Refilwe Moreetsi became the first black women ...Read full article 
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