Dr. Naledi Pandor, the newly appointed chair of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, is set to lead the organisation in championing social justice and equality, honouring the enduring legacy of Madiba from October 1st 2024.
(The Post News)- The Nelson Mandela Foundation, a beacon of hope and a symbol of the enduring legacy of one of the world’s most revered leaders, has announced a significant appointment to its board. Dr. Naledi Pandor, a figure synonymous with South Africa’s journey towards democracy and a stalwart of its political landscape, has been named the new chairperson of the foundation. Dr. Pandora will assume her new role starting October 1, 2024, succeeding Professor Njabulo Ndebele, who has served with distinction for over a decade.
Dr. Pandor’s association with the late President Nelson Mandela dates back to the pivotal years of South Africa’s first democratic administration in the 1990s, where she worked closely with him. She has been a member of Parliament since the dawn of democracy in South Africa and has held various significant positions, including that of the Minister of International Relations. Her tenure in public service is marked by her commitment to education, science, and technology, sectors that are crucial for the country’s development and are aligned with the Foundation’s objectives of fostering a just society.
In a statement released on the Nelson Mandela Foundation page, Dr. Pandor expressed her eagerness to mobilise Madiba’s legacy, especially in a world riddled with complex challenges. She emphasised the critical work done by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in the realm of social justice and her anticipation to contribute meaningfully to its endeavours.The announcement of Dr. Pandor’s appointment comes just days before she is scheduled to attend the 22nd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Nobel Literature laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah on September 28, 2024, at the University of the Witwatersrand’s Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s appointment of Dr. Naledi Pandor as its new chair is a significant and positive development. Her extensive experience, dedication to social justice, and close association with Nelson Mandela make her an ideal leader for the foundation. As she takes up her new role, the foundation looks forward to a future of continued impact and progress in advancing the values and principles that Nelson Mandela stood for.
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