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Testimonials

I would like to echo Donna’s comments in that I felt so privileged to learn about Nelson Mandela and Christo Brand. They are both an inspiration for how people can see past perceived differences to become close friends. Thank you, Andrew, for helping to share this story of incredible friendship with our faculty, staff, and students at Catawba Valley CC. – Jonathan Loss

Catawba Valley Community School Zoom - 21 October 2020

I just want to sincerely thank you, for setting up tonight’s Forum Speaker… I am humbled that we were able to listen to Christo Brand share his story with us, of his time with the legend that is Madiba! A truly special evening!

The Forum, Port Elizabeth - 20 May 2019

“Thank you Mr Brand for sharing your story with us; makes one feel proud to be South African and grateful for our freedom today. Blessings to you and your family” – Cherezaad Jappie “Very inspirational story, Christo. Really demonstrates how the power of friendship can overcome anything” – David Pardoe (Zambia) “Thank you for drawing us closer to the reality of the man Mandela and how he lived through your story. Thank you for choosing kindness over racism” – Omoji Kalu (Nigeria)

British Council in South Africa - MS Teams, 16th July 2020

Christo received the highest overall score of all the speakers on the day. What an amazing conference – 180 financial planners.

Humans Under Management - Cape Town, September 2019

“Beautiful story of an unlikely friendship that lasted decades.”

BMR, MSW, LSW - Good Reads

Thanks so much for the contribution Christo made to our event’s success, we really appreciate it. 80% of the delegates rated Christo’s talk as excellent or very good!

11th Annual Secretaries Conference, Johannesburg - 5th August 2018

The talk was really amazing and so well received. He even had lunch with the CEO. All went very well and a fitting tribute to the special day that was Mandela Day. Thanks again for your help and please do pass on our thanks to Christo and team.

Standard Bank - 17th July 2018

On behalf of my form group at Latymer Upper School I just wanted to say thank you for the incredible journey you took us on this afternoon. It was a fantastic experience for myself and my form group to hear your life with Mr Mandela.

Ross Doneghan, Latymer Upper School - Zoom, 10th May 2021

We enjoyed a wonderful evening at Cellars-Hohenhort listening to Christo Brand, former warden on Robben Island and co-author of My Prisoner, My Friend based on his ling term friendship with Nelson Mandela. Loved the Mandela inspired menu by Chef Paul Nash.

Cellars-Hohenhort Hotel, Mandela Day, 18 July 2019

“Wow wow wow!! Thank you so much for inviting me…what a great talk…Incredible!” – Freddy Hassan

“Really enjoyed your interview with Christo Brand…Amazingly humble and likeable man, and I think you got the very best out of him. You made him the star of the show by short carefully executed interventions, quite a special knack.” – Anna Rice

“What a fantastic interview. Well done!” – Jon Charley

“This was a fantastic way to spend a Saturday evening” – Garth Scholtz

Mandela Day interview with Dr Dean Allen - 18th July 2020

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