Lunch & Learn: Opposite Mandela

Virtual Program

Lunch and Learn : Opposite Mandela

Thursday, August 12,  12pm Central Time

Tony Leon occupies a unique place in history; as leader of the opposition, he served opposite Nelson Mandela during the most turbulent and exciting times in contemporary South African politics. In this talk, Leon draws from lessons learned while working with Mandela and others, and contends that the miracle that brought about democracy in South Africa is due for a renewal.

Tony Leon obtained his law degree at the University of the Witwatersrand where he was the President of Law Studies Council and Vice President of the Student Representative Council. Leon served as the leader of the Democratic Alliance between 1999 and 2007. His recently published (May 2014) memoir "Opposite Mandela—Encounters with South Africa's Icon" has drawn critical acclaim. Leon was appointed to serve as the South African Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay between 2009 and 2012. He is currently chairman of Resolve Communications and syndicated columnist for the Times Media Group.

Free to the public

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