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It was a great thrill to meet with Christo yesterday. The pupils were transfixed by Christo’s stories and the remarkable insights into the life of Nelson Mandela. The session was wonderfully conceived and well-structured and I am grateful to you, both for facilitating the event and juxtaposing the lives of Christo and Nelson Mandela in this very accessible way. The session prefaced a wider discussion around the evils of Apartheid and recent South African history and your resources were us… Read more

Paul Medhurst, King's Prep School, Rochester - Zoom, 15 June 2021

Fortunately we were surprised by Christo Brand who befriended Nelson Mandela after serving as his …prison guard. His story was so moving. I encourage you all to get his book. He signed a copy for me!

Janee Bolden, Instgram - September 2023

Wow! I have to say the stories were even more clear the second time around and I get more and more excited to hear from Christo! The audience sent me a number of personal messages as well saying “Thank you for this amazing lesson, Coach Mike!” “Thank you Coach Mike!” “I’ve learned so much about forgiveness!” and “Amazing stories!”

Zoom with Mike Hague, Shanghai - 5th June 2020

Thank you for your inspiring talk we had with the students. We received very positive feedback and a lot of the students were mover by Christo’s story.

Zoom with Salaheddine Chafouk, ESSEC Business School, Africa - 4 August 2020

Had the opportunity to meet Christo Brand and hear him tell stories about his job as a prison warden on Robben Island and how he became the best friend of Nelson Mandela. Remarkable! From poen2000 on Instagram

Mechelen, Belgium - September 2019

We are beyond grateful to you and Christo for your offerings and have had tremendously positive feedback.

Jennifer Knox, Woodward Academy - Zoom, 15th March 2021

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

The talk was great. Christo was engaging and clear and his story was powerful and inspiring. It was amazing to hear his stories about Mandela and other political prisoners. I will definitely use Christo again as it’s the perfect solution for when Robben Island is cancelled.

Mike Gathercole, 2 Way Travel - Robben Island Plan B, 2 July 2019

I’m honored, humbled, in awe. And, honestly, still in disbelief that we met in-person. As an avid and interested learner of African history, it was surreal to share conversations with you and I’m quite sure I wasn’t terribly articulate under the pressure! Once I started your book, there was hardly any putting it down, I finished in two days. Reminiscent of Hamilton & Washington, your close relationship with Mr. Mandela obviously influenced his policy, his rhetoric, and subsequently your count… Read more

Private Robben Island Tour, Jess and Jason - April 2022

That has to be the best one hour I have spent in ten years – a WBHS parent.

Wynberg Boys High School matrics and parents - 14th June 2022

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