Ndaba Mandela

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Ndaba Mandela
Personal details
Born (1982-12-23) 23 December 1982
Johannesburg, Soweto,
Republic of South Africa
Nationality South African
Parents Makgatho Mandela
Zondi Mandela
Residence Johannesburg, Gauteng,
South Africa
Alma mater University of Pretoria
Website www.arfoundation.co

Ndaba Mandela (born 23 December 1982) is a South African businessman and philanthropist. He is the grandson[1] of Nelson Mandela and is chairman and co-founder of Africa Rising Foundation, an organization dedicated to elevating the perception of Africa globally.[2][3]

Focused on youth movements and empowerment and the power of technology to break down barriers, Ndaba Mandela, with his cousin Kweku Mandela developed Mandela.is.[4][5] The Mandela.is project was built to help create a movement, inspired by the work and legacy of Nelson Mandela, encouraging people globally to be active in their communities and to effect change locally.

Ndaba received a political science and international relations degree from the University of Pretoria in 2008. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Embassy of Japan in Pretoria as a senior political consultant with a focus upon South Africa.[6]

In April 2013, Ndaba participated in a TED Talk entitled "Why Africa Rising", in which he detailed the mission of the Africa Rising Foundation.[2]

During Nelson Mandela's hospitalization near his 95th birthday, disagreements arose surrounding within the family in regards to possible burial sites, as well as who would serve as the heir of the Mandela family. Ndaba expressed that he wants to steer clear of these arguments, and lead the family "back to basics".[7][8] During this time of uncertainty as to Nelson Mandela's state of health, visits from Ndaba provided the world with updates as to Madiba's condition.[9][10][11] It was revealed on his 95th birthday that the former leader was again awake, responsive, and watching television.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Nelson Mandela Family Tree (PDF) | South African History Online". Sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 2013-05-26. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ndaba Mandela - "Why Africa Rising"". TEDxTeen.com. 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2013-05-26. 
  3. ↑ "Ndaba Mandela, Chairman of the Africa Rising Foundation". France24. 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2013-07-29. 
  4. ↑ "Nelson Mandela's Grandsons, Ndaba Mandela And Kweku Mandela Amuah Launch Social Network, 'Mandela.is'". Forbes. 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2013-05-26. 
  5. ↑ Dao, Francisco (2013-03-14). "Nelson Mandela’s grandson to launch social network to mark Mandela Day". PandoDaily. Retrieved 2013-05-26. 
  6. ↑ "Africa Rising | Ndaba Mandela". Arfoundation.co. Retrieved 2013-05-26. 
  7. ↑ "Ndaba Mandela on Celebrating Madiba". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2013-07-19. 
  8. ↑ "Ndaba Mandela Couldn't Care Less About the Chieftaincy". CityPress South Africa. Retrieved 2013-07-19. 
  9. ↑ "Nelson Mandela's Grandson Ndaba Speaks". Sydney Morning Hearld. Retrieved 2013-07-19. 
  10. ↑ "Nelson Mandela's Grandson Speaks". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 2013-07-19. 
  11. ↑ "Nelson Mandela's Grandson Speaks". Western Australia Today. Retrieved 2013-07-19. 
  12. ↑ "World Pays Tribute as Nelson Mandela turns 95". Swissinfo. Retrieved 2013-07-19. 


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