Makaziwe Mandela facts for kids
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Makaziwe Mandela
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Mandela-Amuah talking in a press conference during Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China
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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) |
Pumla Makaziwe "Maki" Mandela-Amuah, born on May 1, 1954, is a well-known South African. She is the daughter of the famous leader Nelson Mandela and his first wife, Evelyn Mase.
Early Life and Education
Makaziwe grew up in a family with a rich history. Her father, Nelson Mandela, came from a long line of leaders of the Thembu people. He was even supposed to become a chief himself in a place called Mvezo. Later, her nephew, Mandla, took on this important role.
Makaziwe was named after her older sister, who sadly passed away when she was only nine months old. Of the four children Nelson and Evelyn Mandela had, Makaziwe is the only one still alive today.
She attended Waterford Kamhlaba UWC of Southern Africa for her high school education. After that, she studied at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa. In 1993, she earned a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Career and Achievements
Makaziwe Mandela-Amuah has held important jobs at top institutions. She worked at the University of the Witwatersrand and the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
Today, she leads the Industrial Development Group (IDG). This group has business interests in areas like mining and petroleum.
In 2022, Makaziwe Mandela received the La Moda Veste la Pace Award from African Fashion Gate. This award recognized her for always upholding the values of her father, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. These values include freedom, respect for others, and fighting against unfair treatment. She also works to help women gain economic independence through a group called Nozala. The award ceremony took place in Rome, Italy.
Personal Life
Makaziwe was married to Camagu Balfour. They have a daughter, Tukwini Mandela (born in 1974), and a son, Dumani Mandela (born in 1976). They later divorced.
She is now married to Dr. Isaac Amuah, who is from Ghana. Together, they have two more children: a son named Kweku Amuah and a daughter named Adjoa Amuah.
