LA MISSION
Quarter 2 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
Nelson Mandela Mural
Unveiled…………….COVER
From the Desk of the
Consul-General………...P2
Nelson Mandela
stands tall on the Berlin Wall Monument
The Berlin Wall Monument unveiled its newest
DDG J Y Maya and Minister Davies of Trade and
Industry visit LA …..…...P3
Legacy of Hope………….P4
addition of artwork to the Wall on July 18, 2014.
The stunning depiction of Nelson Mandela pays
tribute to his life and legacy as he stands tall,
resembling his immoveable tenacity and determination. World renowned muralist, Kent
Twitchell had the honor of painting the mural in
the Miracle Mile District of Los Angeles. The
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles perHon. Congresswoman,
Maxine Waters
Young African Leaders
Initiative (YALI)………….P5
Groundwater
Replenishment………….P5
Maritime Law
Enforcement….………….P6
formed on this occasion under the direction of
Charles Dickerson.
Visit to Fresno..………...P7
Hon. Diane Watson, Former
Representative , 33rd District
(Center: Below Nelson Mandela) Councilman Tom LaBonge, Ms. Kamilla Blanche,
Sister Cities, INC Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Councilman Curren Price
Media capturing the unveiling of the
Nelson Mandela Mural
Representatives from nations around the
world gathered to witness the unveiling
From the Desk of the Consul-General
and share their expressions about the history and achievements of the icon, Nelson
Mandela. Consul-General Ndaba thanked
the LA City Council and others for recognizing not only South Africa, but the memory
of the late founding president, Nelson
Mandela as well.
The ceremony was led by Councilman Tom
LaBonge & Director of Arts and Culture,
Kamilla Blanche, who were joined by many
other international leaders such as Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the Consul of
Germany, representatives from Canada,
China and several African countries, along
with Councilman Curren Price and City Attorney Michael Feuer.
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles founded by Mr. Charles Dickerson
Hon. Cyril Ndaba,
Consul General
This quarter was again dominated by the City
of Angels’ (LA)’s continued remembrance of
the “Icon of Icons” and the Founding Father
of the South African nation, Nelson R. Mandela. Madiba was first honored with a plaque
at the LA Coliseum Court of Honor on 14 May
2014. On 18 July, the City of LA officially recognized this day
as “ Mandela International Day” by passing a Resolution to
this effect. On the same day, the City unveiled a mural of
Madiba on the Berlin Wall Monument, where he shares that
spot with Presidents JF Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.
We also joined the “Legacy of Hope” Foundation, on 18 July
in celebrating Madiba’s Labour of Love, “The Nelson Mandela
Children’s Hospital.”
~Ndaba
( l-r ) Mr Sandile Tyini, Minister
(Economic) SA Embassy in Washington; Mr Francois Truter, DTI
Chief Director: Service Incentives;,
Ms Raleigh Barrett, Administrative
Rep.: LA Consulate;
Mr Johan
Klopper, Acting Consul-General,
LA Consulate; Dr Robert Davies,
Minister of Trade and Industry and
Mr Dean Hoff, DTI Director: Service Industries.
Minister of the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI)
visits Disney
.A DTI delegation, led by Minister Rob Davies, visited Los Angeles
from 7 – 8 August. This visit was a follow-up to the visit to South Africa by senior Hollywood film executives, which the Mission initiated
and arranged in February
2014. Minister Davies
held, inter alia, meetings
with senior executives of
Walt Disney, Warner
Brothers, Marvel, 20th
Century Fox, Sony and NBC
Universal.
The objective of the visit
was to establish what Hollywood’s requirements to
ensure that South Africa
remains a favorite film
shooting destination of
these film studios. There
was a general consensus
amongst the film studios
that the lack of enough
sound stages in South Africa is the main negative,
whilst depth of crew,
equipment, locations and
production facilities are the
positives. At the conclusion
of the visit, the Minister
decided that DTI will arrange a film trade visit to
LA in early 2015.
Deputy Director-General
J Y Maya visits LA
DDG Maya also visited the Los
Angeles Mission. During her brief
visit she had the opportunity to
meet with many of out interlocutors.
Courtesy visits to the Los Angeles
Sister Cities office, the Port of Los
Angeles High School, the A-MAN
STEM Center, and Los Angeles
City Hall were arranged for her.
(l-r): Mr. Gaby Magomola, who served some time in Robben Island with Madiba, Ms. Nana
Magomola and CG Ndaba at the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s event to Celebrate the Nelson
Mandela Children’s Hospital
Legacy of Hope Foundation:
Celebrates Nelson Mandela
To honor Nelson Mandela’s wish,
The Legacy of Hope Foundation
children in need; celebrating the
the Legacy of Hope Foundation
has to date raised $58 million of
legacy of Nelson Mandela and
hosted an evening to raise global
the $100 million needed, thanks
his love for children.
support for Africa’s 4th dedicated
to the generosity
children’s hospital to be built in
bands and celebrities worldwide.
Johannesburg, South Africa in
Additionally, in mid-December of
2016.
this year; Legacy has scheduled
During this event, Consul-General
Ndaba, paid tribute to the former
Elder Statesman, Nelson Mandela.
Celebrities such as Ruby Bridges,
Tata
Vega,
Botlhale
Boikanyo
of musical
a proposed simulcast to take
place in New York at the Barclay
Center in support of the ongoing
Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital campaign project.
amongst others also paid tribute to
The Hospital will provide free
the Icon.
and accessible healthcare for
The Legacy of Hope Foundation
is led by Mr. Eric Gast (CEO),
Ms.
Jennifer
Trubenbach
(President) and Ms. Sibongile
Mkhabela (CEO); Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust)
along with the many Nelson
Mandela
Children’s
Hospital
Patrons.
(Right) Mr. Abbey Makena, South African
Consulate-General Los Angeles ,
Consular Staff with daughter
Courtesy of BenarGeer Photography
Legacy of Hope Reception
1 (l-r) LIRA Band Messrs: Kenton Lee
Windvogel (Namibia) Victor Mngomezulu
(South Africa), CG Ndaba, Earl Baartman
(Namibia), Joshua Zachaeus 9South Africa
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2 (l-r) Chief (Inkosi) Sibonelo Mkhize (South
Africa), Mr. Samuel Mwanenenwa (Kenya),
Ms. Paleki Matthew-Obur South Sudan), Ms.
Amukelani Maimele (South Africa), Mr. Cyrus Kawalya (Uganda)
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
YALI affords its fellows the opportunity to study in top Universities in the United State. Their six to eight week
coursework and executive leadership training focuses on one of three areas: civic leadership, business and entrepre-
Orange County Water
neurship or public management. The student engagement offers mentoring and networking opportunities as
well.
Replenishment
The Orange County Sanitation District runs the
Mandela Washington Fellows attended a Presidential
world’s largest Purification System for Potable
Summit and Town Hall in July 2014 prior to participat-
Reuse. The Groundwater Replenishment System
ing in eight-week internships with over 80 American
(GWRS) takes highly treated wastewater and puri-
nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s). During the
fies it using a three-step advanced treatment pro-
Summit fellows had the opportunity to engage with
cess consisting of microfiltration, reverse osmosis
leaders from both the public and private sectors.
and ultraviolet light with hydrogen peroxide.
Additionally, Consul-General Ndaba met with several
Operational since 2008, the GWRS has been very
fellows that were in the western region to applaud
successful, producing up to 70 million gallons of
their efforts and encourage them to continue in pursuit
high-quality water daily; enough water to supply
of their discussed their future goals.
600,000 residents from central and northern Orange County, California.
Far Left: Ms. Bridgette Pickering (NFVF Intern), Far Right : Ms.
Aimee Williams (Global Girl Media along with YALI guests
(l-r): Consul-General Ndaba , Ms. Kathleen Staunton, District Representative of Congresswoman Dana Rohrabacher, Mr. Micheal Markus, General
Manager, Orange County Sanitation District
Maritime Law Enforcement
Training Center
The Port of Los Angeles in partnership with the State of California Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has developed the country’s first Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center. The
training center caters to state and local Law Enforcement personnel with training focus that provides basic training
through advanced instruction for crewmembers on
(l-r): Mr. Troy Ndaba, Mr. Paul
Lipscomb, Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center, Mr. Dwight
Ndaba, Consul-General Ndaba
law enforcement and public safety vessels operated by local authorities.
Consul General Ndaba recently visited the training
center with his sons taking a course in Maritime
Law Enforcement and personally toured the facilities. The Maritime Law Enforcement Training Centers’ curriculum includes boat handling, charting,
navigation rules, vessel boarding, arrest procedures, vessel identification, searches, and counterterrorism practices and is available to municipal,
(l-r): Mr. Dwight Ndaba, Mr. Troy Ndaba
(l-r): CG Ndaba, Ms. Kathleen
Staunton, District Representative
of Congresswoman Dana
Rohrabacher
(l-r): Mr. Paul Lipscomb, Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center
Exploring
FRESNO
Consul J Klopper, Consul-General Ndaba, Faculty of State University of Fresno,
Department of Viticulture and Enology
A recent visit to Fresno, California proved to be very
Enology in Stellenbosch on the behalf of the Mis-
successful. The Los Angeles Mission sought to de-
sion; environmental and wildlife issues with Yo-
velop relations with many of the key stakeholders in
semite Resource Conservation and Development
Northern California. Engaging various entities includ-
Council and the Fresno Chaffee Zoo were also
ing Sister Cities of Fresno, the Fresno County Office
explored.
of Education, the Fresno Black Chamber of Commerce to determine the feasibility in sharing common interests.
Discussions were formed around Trade and Investment with the Director of Global Markets:
US. Department of Commerce; International
Among the meetings that took place, Consul-
Trade Relations and Director of the Bakersfield &
General Ndaba and Consul Johan Klopper explored
Fresno U.S. Export Assistant Centers, shared in-
educational, economic and cultural opportunities
terests in the Tourism Industry took place with
with Fresno State Department of Viticulture and
the CEO of Fresno/Clovis Convention and Visitor’s
Bureau. Additionally, the International Center for
Water Technology, ICWT, an energy technology
incubator was also among the many meetings
that took place in Fresno.
It is the Missions’ goal to explore possibilities that
exist within the jurisdiction, thus taking advantage of resources and skills to enhance current goals of South Africa and Africa as a whole.
CG Ndaba (Center left) at SADC
Reception in Portland
MEC Mike Mabyakhulu presenting at a Trade and
Investment Seminar in San Francisco
News
Mr. Joe Brown, Joe Brown Films, Her
Excellency Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,
Chairperson of the AUC, M r. MK
Khothule ,Khothule Group,
Special Edition Newsletter
Our Special Edition Newsletter was released November 2014 and contains special projects of
the LA Mission which took place during the 2nd Quarter. The Newsletter features the most
prominent visit of the AUC Chairperson, Her Excellency NC Dlamini-Zuma, and the high level
delegation which was led by MEC Michael Mabuyakhulu.
(l-r): Consul-General Retta,
Ambassador Pheobe
What’s happening in Los Angeles
To get up to date information on the on-going projects of the Mission visit our website at:
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www.dirco.gov.za/losangeles
South African Consulate-General
Los Angeles
6300 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
353.651.0902 ph
323.651.5969 fax
www.dirco.gov.za/losangeles