On 9 December, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, LeadSA and Brand SA held a special tribute event to commemorate the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela. The event was hosted at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg.
Re-living the legacy with Archbishop Desmond Tutu: gallery
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest speaker at the evening event
George Bizos spoke fondly of Archbishop Tutu
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Mary Robinson, member of the Elders and former Prime Minister of Ireland, attended the special tribute event
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Dr Wesley Mabuso lead the guests in prayer and song
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Dr David Molapo was the master of ceremonies for the event
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Councillor Parks Tau, Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest speaker at the evening event
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest speaker at the evening event
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest speaker at the evening event
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George Bizos spoke fondly of Archbishop Tutu and Nelson Mandela
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George Bizos spoke fondly of Archbishop Tutu and Nelson Mandela
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The Soweto Gospel Choir serenaded the audience
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The Soweto Gospel Choir serenaded the audience
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Johnny Clegg and the Soweto Gospel Choir sang
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Johnny Clegg and the Soweto Gospel Choir sang
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Danny K and the Soweto Gospel Choir sang
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Danny K and the Soweto Gospel Choir sang
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Danny K and the Soweto Gospel Choir sang
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Yvonne Chaka Chaka sang a moving tribute ot Nelson Mandela
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Ross from Prime Circle sang a moving tribute to Mandela
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Ed Jordan sang a moving tribute to Mandela
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Sipho "Hotsticks" Mabusa played sax for Madiba
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Sipho "Hotsticks" Mabusa played sax for Madiba
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Sipho "Hotsticks" Mabusa played sax for Madiba
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Johnny Clegg and the Soweto Gospel Choir sang
Front: George Bizos, Back: PJ Powers and Yvonne Johnston
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Front: George Bizos, Back: PJ Powers and Yvonne Johnston
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Dr David Molapo embraces Archbishop Tutu and his wife, Leah Tutu
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Dr David Molapo embraces Archbishop Tutu and his wife, Leah Tutu
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Dr David Molapo embraces Archbishop Tutu and his wife, Leah Tutu
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Dr David Molapo embraces Archbishop Tutu and his wife, Leah Tutu
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Members of The Elders, including Mary Robinson and Peter Gabriel
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Members of The Elders, including Mary Robinson and Peter Gabriel
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Councillor Parks Tau, Executive Major of the City of Joburg
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest speaker at the evening event
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest speaker at the evening event
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest speaker at the evening event
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PJ Powers rememebers singing for Madiba in 1995
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Councillor Parks Tau, Executive Major of the City of Johannesburg
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Prof Njabulo Ndebele welcomed guests to the event
Sipho "Hotsticks" Mabusa played sax for Madiba
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Sipho "Hotsticks" Mabusa played sax for Madiba
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