Bronze
1.7m High
approx 110kg
2022

This sculpture was commissioned for St Anne's Diocesan College in Hilton , KZN midlands, RSA.

Mandisa honours the first Black African girl who began her journey in Form 2 (Grade 8) in 1981 and who went on to matriculate in 1985. Mandisa Penny Ntloko-Petersen was that history-maker and is now a parent of a current Grade 9 pupil. The statue does not resemble Mandisa but is a more universal representation.

It is fitting that Mandisa which means 'one who, by her presence, brings happiness' in isiXhosa.

The flowers were created by old girls, current pupils and teachers of the school. Symbolically representing the layers of history embedded in the story of the school over the last 145 years since the school opened.

The Late Karabo Che Mokoape inspired this project, and it is an initiative spearheaded by the Ngikhona Transformation Committee (comprised of Staff and pupils), to symbolise our intentional approach to growing belonging for staff, pupils and St Anne's Families.
It is the intention to establish a bursary fund for daughters of Facilities' Staff, and from local Midlands community, who fulfill the criteria and would ordinarily not be able to take up the opportunity due to financial constraints. If you wish to find out more or to donate click here.

 A smaller model can be purchased as part of the funding initiative - click here to view Mandisa - Maquette

A mini version of the sculpture is more affordable and is also available for purchase as part of this funding initiative - Mandisa - mini