FORMER ANC president and Africa's first Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the late Chief Albert Luthuli, is one of the leaders whose name is written in the annals of the world's history.
Africans must always be proud that we have one of us recognised as one of those individuals who have made an invaluable contribution towards the quest for world peace.
As a leader in the struggle against apartheid and colonialism, Luthuli proved to be selfless and committed to ridding the world of these scourges.
It is important that his memory be kept alive and the full story of his life continue to be told to future generations.
It is in this context that we welcome the decision by the ministry of arts and culture to resume the presentation of the Luthuli Memorial Lecture in honour of this stalwart of the African people's struggle for freedom and equality.
The last Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture was delivered by former Mozambican president Joachim Chissano in 2007. This august event was inexplicably stopped since then.
Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile, the Chief Albert Luthuli Museum, the Albert Luthuli Foundation and the University of KwaZulu-Natal must be commended for their efforts to keep the memory of this noble African leader alive.
His leadership qualities and vision for this country and the African continent has been acknowledged worldwide.
We will be doing not only Africans, but also all those committed to world peace and coexistence a disservice if we allowed his memory to die.
Noble son of Africa
FORMER ANC president and Africa's first Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the late Chief Albert Luthuli, is one of the leaders whose name is written in the annals of the world's history.
Africans must always be proud that we have one of us recognised as one of those individuals who have made an invaluable contribution towards the quest for world peace.
As a leader in the struggle against apartheid and colonialism, Luthuli proved to be selfless and committed to ridding the world of these scourges.
It is important that his memory be kept alive and the full story of his life continue to be told to future generations.
It is in this context that we welcome the decision by the ministry of arts and culture to resume the presentation of the Luthuli Memorial Lecture in honour of this stalwart of the African people's struggle for freedom and equality.
The last Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture was delivered by former Mozambican president Joachim Chissano in 2007. This august event was inexplicably stopped since then.
Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile, the Chief Albert Luthuli Museum, the Albert Luthuli Foundation and the University of KwaZulu-Natal must be commended for their efforts to keep the memory of this noble African leader alive.
His leadership qualities and vision for this country and the African continent has been acknowledged worldwide.
We will be doing not only Africans, but also all those committed to world peace and coexistence a disservice if we allowed his memory to die.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Latest Videos