South Africa's interreligious community has long been involved in the fight for justice in South Africa. Representatives of various religions met with then President Nelson Mandela at his official residence on 12 June 1999 to discuss the efforts of religious communities in ensuring free and fair elections. Shown left to right are: Lester Hoffman, representing Judaism; the Rev. Mxolisi Mpambani, an Anglican priest; Amy Seidel Marks, of the Bahá'í community; President Mandela; Anglican Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane of Cape Town; and Imam Rashied Omar, of the Islamic community.