I Remember Nelson Mandela: A Tribute

Jul
4:00pm
I Remember Nelson Mandela: A Tribute

By Jacana Media
Fourteen of those who worked with Nelson Mandela remember special moments from their time together in this poignant, amusing and heartwarming video tribute to Nelson Mandela. Meet Conroy Herandienwho worked as a close protector to Nelson Mandela from 1996,Loïs Dippenaar who worked in the Office of the President and accompanied Mandela on some of his international trips, Tau Thekiso, a long-time member of the Presidential Protection Unit. There’s Hayley Jacobs, who worked in the Office of the President, Omar Suleman, one of Mandela’s bodyguards, Lydia Bergström who managed his residences and Wally Rhoode, who met him in prison, as well as working for him outside. Elzette Botha, one of the protection team along with Linga Moonsamy, share some great moments. You’ll hear from Meme Kgagara, his residence manager during his retirement and Tasneem Carrim, in his communications team. Rory Steyn, protected Madiba from his inauguration until he stepped down and Bridgette Prince managed the HIV/AIDS programme at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Mac Maharajwho spent twelve years on Robben Island with Madiba.
All the contributors are introduced by Sahm Venter, author and co-editor, with Vimla Naidoo, of the classic I Remember Nelson Mandela collection.
These re-lived memories will linger in your mind and will remind you so vividly of the magic of Madiba.
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