Pumla Makaziwe "Maki" Mandela-Amuah (born 1 May 1954)[1][2][3] is the daughter of Nelson Mandela and his first wife Evelyn Mase.
Makaziwe Mandela | |
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 Mandela-Amuah talking in a press conference during Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China | |
| Born | Pumla Makaziwe Mandela 1 May 1954 |
| Education | Waterford Kamhlaba |
| Alma mater | University of Fort Hare University of Massachusetts |
| Spouse(s) | Camagu Balfour (divorced) Isaac Amuah |
| Children | 4, inc. Tukwini Mandela |
| Parent(s) | Nelson Mandela Evelyn Mase |
| Relatives | Thembekile Mandela (brother) Makgatho Mandela (brother) Zenani Mandela-Dlamini (half-sister) Zindzi Mandela-Hlongwane (half-sister) |
| Website | doctormandela.com |
Early life and education
editMakaziwe Mandela was born into a family of chieftains. Her father Nelson was a direct descendant of the holders of the kingship of the Thembu people and was himself the heir of the chieftaincy of Mvezo. His grandson, Makaziwe's nephew Mandla, eventually succeeded to the latter title.
She is named after her older sister, born in 1947, who died aged just nine months. Of the four children born to Nelson and Evelyn Mandela, Makaziwe is the only one still living.
She received her secondary education at Waterford Kamhlaba UWC of Southern Africa, before going to the University of Fort Hare in South Africa. In 1993, she earned a PhD in Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts, in Amherst, Massachusetts.[4]
Career
editShe has held senior posts at the University of the Witwatersrand and the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and now heads the Industrial Development Group (IDG), with interests in mining and petroleum.[5] For 2022, African Fashion Gate has conferred La Moda Veste la Pace Award on Makaziwe Mandela (Maki) for consistently and constantly holding to the ideals of her father, Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, including liberty, respect for one's neighbour, and the fight against discrimination and democracy, though engagement in Nozala, a female investment group for the economic emancipation of women in her country. The awards ceremony, was celebrated in Rome at the seat of the Italian Delegation of the European Commission.[6]
Personal life
editShe was married to Camagu Balfour, with whom she has a daughter, Tukwini Mandela (b. 1974), and a son, Dumani Mandela (b. 1976). They were later divorced.[7] She is married to Dr. Isaac Amuah, who is of Ghanaian origin, with whom she has two more children, son Kweku Amuah and daughter Adjoa Amuah.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "On this day — 1 May 1954: Makaziwe Mandela born to Nelson Mandela and Evelyn Mase". nelsonmandela. Nelson Mandela Foundation. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Genealogy". Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory. Nelson Mandela Foundation. Archived from the original on 16 January 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ McGregor, Liz (5 May 2004). "Obituary: Evelyn Rakeepile". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ "University of Massachusetts Honors Nelson Mandela With Honorary Degree". University of Massachusetts. February 2006. Retrieved 22 January 2008.
- ^ "Media release" (PDF). Myriad. October 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2006.
- ^ "Premio la Moda per la Pace a Makaziwe Mandela e Simple Minds - Lifestyle". ANSA.it. 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Genealogy – Nelson Mandela Foundation". www.nelsonmandela.org. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Ndenze, Babalo (5 July 2013). "Mandela family feud turns ugly". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Mandela's will - who gets what". The Mail & Guardian. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2021.