Mandela grandson speaks out after UK denies him visa

Mandla Mandela

Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela in this picture taken on December 10, 2013.

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Mandla Mandela, the grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, has publicly criticised the British government's decision to deny him a visa.

The former Member of the National Assembly in South Africa had planned to attend several pro-Palestine speaking engagements in major British cities, including Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow, where due to raise awareness of the ongoing Palestinian struggle.