Career and activism
Mandela worked as a nurse (reportedly in intensive care) before focusing on activism and public advocacy. [5]
In October 2017, she publicly disclosed that she had been raped by a former partner, speaking out to help break the silence around sexual assault in South Africa and joining the global #MeToo movement. [6]
She has also spoken publicly about the responsibilities of the Mandela family and has criticised elements of the ANC leadership while defending her grandfather’s legacy. [7]
In 2023, Mandela spoke on a panel during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28, addressing issues of climate justice and the role of Africa in global climate action. [8] [9]
Mandela Awards
In 2024, Mandela launched the Mandela Awards, an initiative intended to honour individuals and organisations whose work reflects values of leadership, service and social impact. The awards are overseen by the Mandela Awards Commission. [10]
The first Mandela Awards ceremony was held in London in March 2024, as part of the 10th Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit at 180 Strand, Soho House. [11]
At that event, British boxer Caroline Dubois was awarded Athlete of the Year by Mandela. [12]
Business leader Queenie Porter, managing director at WOW HYDRATE and vice president of West Ham Women, was also recognised with a Business Leader of the Year award. [13]
Mandela said at the event that the purpose was to allow recipients "to narrate their own story so that nobody else can narrate it for them". [14]
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