"Nelson Mandela's Legacy: South Africa's Complex Relationship with Palestine"

Nelson Mandela, the iconic anti-apartheid leader of South Africa, had a strong bond with the Palestinian people and expressed support for their struggle for freedom. Mandela's embrace of Yasser Arafat, the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and his wearing of the Palestinian keffiyeh symbolized his solidarity. The ANC's foreign policy, shaped by its history and struggle against apartheid, has maintained close ties with Palestine. Mandela's support for the Palestinian cause was rooted in the ANC's belief in self-determination and opposition to apartheid-era collaboration between Israel and the South African government. Despite criticism and accusations of incoherence, the ANC's support for Palestine reflects its commitment to a global struggle against oppression and inequality.