Mandla Mandela with Late Nelson Mandela. Photo: File

LAHORE: Mandla Mandela, the grandson of the late anti-apartheid hero, former South African president Nelson Mandela, arrived in Lahore on Thursday.

Mandla, who is a member parliament of South Africa, is on the visit to Pakistan on invitation of Dr Tahirul Qadri-led Pakistan Awami Tehreek.

According to the PAT representatives, the South African dignitary will attend PAT?s ?Tajdar-e-Khatam-e-Nabbuwat Conference?. It is Mandla Mandela?s first visit to Pakistan after accepting Islam. Mandla is coming from Medina.

Speaking to media at the airport, he said: ?I am very happy to come here.?

Mandla Mandela accepted Islam in 2016.