Ambassador Lulama Smuts Ngonyama of South Africa embodies the guiding

principle of humanity, ubuntu. He proudly represents a nation that

endured immense collective trauma during the era of institutionalized

apartheid. Ambassador Ngonyama himself lived through this painful

history and was among those deeply affected who stood up, unwavering in

their resolve, to forge a new South Africa. His political and activist

legacy encompasses significant roles within the ANC and UDF, alongside

grassroots community development efforts. Ambassador Ngonyama speaks

passionately and admires Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, who dedicated

themselves to creating a new, prosperous, democratic South Africa free

from discrimination and united as one nation.