In Pictures: Obama delivers 16th Nelson Mandela Lecture at Wanderers

ILLOVO – The day former president Barack Obama descended upon Wanderers Stadium to deliver the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture will not soon be forgotten. Take a look at some of the moments captured.

Chantelle Fourie

July 19, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa and former US president Barack Obama.

Former US president Barack Obama delivers the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture.

Patric Motsepe and 15 000 others welcome former president Barack Obama to deliver the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture at Wanderers Stadium on 17 July.

Every attendee receives a booklet and a blanket as they enter the stadium.

Former president Barack Obama is welcomed by Graca Machel.

Wanderers Stadium is packed for the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Patrice Motsepe listen to former president Barack Obama’s Nelson Mandela Lecture on 17 July.

President Cyril Ramaphosa invites former president Barack Obama to the podium to deliver the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture.