Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, has been denied a visa to enter the UK due to his outspoken support for Hamas amid the Israel-Palestine conflict. The UK Home Office stated that his presence was deemed 'not conducive to the public good' because of his statements that allegedly glorified Hamas and its violence, including the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and his association with Hamas leaders. The letter cited concerns that Mandela's entry could incite tensions within Jewish communities in the UK, leading to public safety issues. Despite holding a South African passport that usually allows visa-free entry, Mandela was informed he needed a visa to travel for planned pro-Palestinian events in Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Pro-Palestinian organizations have reacted strongly to the visa denial, viewing it as an infringement on freedom of expression. Mandela remains resolute in his advocacy for Palestinian rights, comparing it to his grandfather's anti-apartheid struggle.