Inspiration
In a world challenged by the complexities of immigration, integration, racism and polarization, Zelda’s first hand experience working alongside Nelson Mandela for 19 years provides much needed clarity and guidance for the modern world.
Anonymous, Zelda allows Madiba to occupy the centre stage and she is the narrator.
The people who were in the Howick High School hall had a morning that will stay with them. They will think often of Zelda. They will laugh and think about what she said and they will agree that Madiba chose wisely. He saw that something special in her. The audience listened to stories about a remarkable man told with such humour, sincerity, energy, love and humility. But, Zelda never becomes the hero in the story.
Mary Carlisle, Chairperson of the Midlands forum in KwaZulu NatalIn Good Morning, Mr Mandela, Zelda la Grange recounts her remarkable life at the right hand of the man we both knew and loved
Leadership is the rarest resource in this world, the ability to inspire the best and the brightest to serve the public good. Nelson Mandela did this at the governmental level with his official cabinet but he also did it with his “kitchen cabinet” of trusted advisers. Zelda’s view of his extraordinary impact is uniquely personal. Her leadership is also of the hightest order: service.”
Bono, Lead singer of U2 and cofounder of ONEI have the highest regard for her.
President Nelson Mandela’s choice of the young Afrikaner Zelda la Grange as his most trusted aide embodied his commitment to reconciliation in South Africa. She repaid his trust with loyalty and integrity. I have the highest regard for her.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Noble Peace Prize laureate
