Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Visits PFA

Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela*, visited with the students of Pine Forge Academy on Thursday, January 29th for a “fireside chat” experience. He shared the importance of leadership, legacy, and purpose. He also answered questions posed by the students and moderator, Principal Addriene Rhodes. Earlier in the day, he visited students in their history classes to share, as well.

*Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (/mænˈdɛlə/ man-DEL-ə,[1] Xhosa: [xolíɬaɬa mandɛ̂ːla]; born Rolihlahla Mandela; 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His administration focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation, a national peace accord and eventual multiracial democracy. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.