After Mandela retired as president in 1999, one year after his 80th birthday and his marriage – on the same day – to Graca Machel, la Grange’s relationship with him rose to an entirely new level. ‘After he left the presidency, he was allowed to take one person with him […]
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Statement by Zelda la Grange on the passing of Nelson Mandela
Written by Zelda La Grange on December 6th 2013 My sincere condolences to Mrs Graça Machel (Mum), Maki, Zeni, Zindzi, Josina, Malenga and the entire Mandela family, as well as everyone who feels a sense of loss this morning. Nelson Mandela inspired people to forgive, to reconcile, to care, to […]
The “Zelda and Mandela” story – A Modern Day Fairy Tale
Part One This is a time when everyone that is anyone would like to claim that they have been close to Nelson Mandela. From all corners of the world people are regaling us with tales of their encounters with the man who changed the world. Yet, there is one person, the […]
