Adelaide Tambo
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A woman of substance and beauty
Adelaide Tambo’s daughter, Tselane, is celebrating “Ma Tambo’s” appreciation of beautiful things.
Mama Tambo’s legacy
Mondli Gungubele, executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, explains Adelaide Tambo’s legacy.
Inspired by the ‘hand of God’
The work created by ceramist Nic Sithole for the Adelaide Tambo Collection is something to behold.
Collection of beauty
The memory of Adelaide Tambo is honoured by an art exhibition that encapsulates her personal love for vases in all forms and interpretations.
Ububele personified
Dr Pallo Jordan, chairperson of the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, remembers Adelaide Tambo.
School a beacon of hope
The Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged in Soweto was established in 1980 under the name of JC Merkin.
Clay depicts hope, energy and growth
An Andile Dyalvane pot is one of the commissioned works for the Adelaide Tambo Collection.
A mother with a core of steel
Mavuso Msimang, chief executive of the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, remembers Adelaide Tambo.
A poem of infinite legacy
Professional poet Jabulile Buthelezi never met Adelaide Tambo personally, but she still feels deeply connected to her.
Continuing the gift in the name of Mama Tambo
Women in the Wattville community believe that the death of Adelaide Tambo robbed them of a sterling ambassador for the poor.