South Africa: OR Tambo - an Icon Who Fought for a Just and Peaceful Society

Government has declared this year as "The Year of Oliver Reginald Tambo". SAnews reporter Bathandwa Mbola reminds us of some of the values that this icon stood for.

For those who knew Tambo personally, or those of us who at least learned about him from books and history records, this is a rare opportunity to reflect on the life of this giant, whose life did not only invoke admiration and respect within political circles, but also to the lovers of freedom and human rights worldwide who came into contact with him.

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