Nelson Mandela's grandson refused entry to UK for tour which included Scotland

Mandla Mandela, 50, was due to speak in Manchester and was also expected to visit Manchester University this afternoon before going on to speak in Edinburgh.

The tribal chief was also due to give talks in Dundee (October 13), Aberdeen (October 14) and Glasgow (October 15) as part of the Scottish leg of his visit.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “The UK has robust safeguards to ensure visas are only issued to those we want to welcome to our country.”

Cross Street Chapel where Mandla Mandela was due to speak before he was refused entry to UK.

Mr Mandela was to give a speaking tour titled 'Dismantling apartheid, South Africa to Palestine' at several venues nationwide.

A spokesman from Stand up to Racism said the government's decision was shameful.

They added: "The Home Office have refused a Visa at the last minute for Nelson Mandela's grandson. He was also going to be at the university to support the students.

"Perhaps inspired by him, even in his absence, the students have occupied a building at the university. They continue to demand that the university cut all ties with Israel."