A decade after Mandela's death, his pro-Palestinian legacy lives on:
By Carien du Plessis and Shafiek Tassiem
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Key FactsMandela's Impact on the Palestinian Cause
Dec 5, 2023 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
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- Close bond between Mandela and Arafat
- ANC continues strong support for the Palestinian cause
- South Africa suspended relations with Israel over Gaza
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