Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) — first president of a democratic South Africa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and one of the most consequential moral and political figures of the 20th century.

Herbert is two degrees from Mandela through Desmond Tutu, his closest ally in the anti-apartheid struggle. Through Tutu, Herbert's network touches the heart of the liberation movement that ended apartheid.

Connections to Explore

• F.W. de Klerk (negotiating partner)
• Graça Machel (wife, widow of Samora Machel)
• Further connections to be researched