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A woman of substance and beauty

Adelaide Tambo’s daughter, Tselane, is celebrating “Ma Tambo’s” appreciation of beautiful things.

Ceramist Nic Sithole at work in his studio in Orange Grove.(Johann Barnard)

Inspired by the ‘hand of God’

The work created by ceramist Nic Sithole for the Adelaide Tambo Collection is something to behold.

Executive mayor of Ekurhuleni Mondli Gungubele

Mama Tambo’s legacy

Mondli Gungubele, executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, explains Adelaide Tambo’s legacy.

Of necessity

Ububele personified

Dr Pallo Jordan, chairperson 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.

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.

Clay depicts hope, energy and growth

An Andile Dyalvane pot is one of the commissioned works for the Adelaide Tambo Collection.

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.

A mother with a core of steel

Mavuso Msimang, chief executive of the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, remembers Adelaide Tambo.