Allan Boesak was a pastor and studied at various theological institutions around the world and obtained a PhD in ethics. In 1982 Boesak introduced a motion requesting that World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) declare apartheid a heresy.
The alliance adopted the Declaration on Racism and elected him chairman of the 50 million-member alliance. He was also instrumental in the formation of of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in 1983. This umbrella organisation became the main anti-apartheid group in South Africa.
Pictured is Nelson Mandela and Dr Allan Boesak at an ANC Freedom Rally.
President Nelson Mandela offered to testify as a character witness for Dr Allan Boesak when he faced corruption charges in 1997.
“When people are determined they can overcome anything.” ~ Nelson Mandela
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