By Garvin Karunaratne former Government Agent, Matara ‚ Follow South Africa for reconciliation says Minister Peiris, at the South Africa-Sri Lanka Dialogue(Sunday Island26/10/13). unaware of what happened in South Africa. Nelson Mandela to gain his release from prison sacrificed the future of his own people the blacks and was rewarded with the Noble Peace Prize. . … Continue reading We have nothing to learn from South Africa: Comment on the South Africa-Sri Lanka Dialogue.