{"id":94712,"date":"2015-07-17T15:35:37","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T13:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=94712"},"modified":"2015-07-17T15:35:37","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T13:35:37","slug":"five-ways-to-cash-in-on-mandelas-legacy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/uncategorized\/2015\/07\/17\/five-ways-to-cash-in-on-mandelas-legacy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Five ways to cash in on Mandela\u2019s legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Start an exclusive shirt line<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Madiba presidential shirt from the Presidential brand. PHOTO: Presidential.co.za<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Presidential Shirt, also known as the Madiba Shirt, became a part of Mandela\u2019s signature style when Desr\u00e9 \u00a0Buirski, a then-struggling fashion designer, presented the former president with a shirt during a visit to Cape Town \u00a0in 1994. Mandela then requested Buirski to tailor more shirts for him, catapulting her unique printed shirts to \u00a0widespread popularity. Today, Buirski\u2019s shirt forms a part of a larger Presidential men and women\u2019s clothing range.<\/p>

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2. Slap the Mandela name on to your elite wine label<\/strong><\/p>

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A range of the House of Mandela wines. PHOTO: The Grio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If it\u2019s a taste of a powerful legacy you want, take a swig of a House of Mandela wine. Founded by Mandela\u2019s daughter \u00a0Maki and granddaughter Tukwini, the range includes a Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon \u00a0Blanc, Pinotage and a Sparkling varietal. History can now be savoured in one sip.<\/p>\n

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3. Turn a prison number into a worldwide awareness campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The different 46664 bangles. PHOTO: Make Luxury Count<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mandela\u2019s log-standing awareness campaign on the spread of AIDS in South Africa took a global step when music \u00a0artists such as Bono from U2 and Bob Geldof became headline acts of the 46664 AIDS charity concert in South Africa in the early 2000s. This \u00a0sparked more 46664 concerts in Spain, Norway and London. Artists such as Beyonc\u00e9, Annie Lennox and the Soweto \u00a0Gospel Choir have since been a part of the AIDS awareness concerts. The 46664 bangles<\/a> were also introduced to \u00a0generate funds to go towards the HIV and AIDS cause, but have also become an in-trend statement for many. A \u00a046664 Fashion brand also exists, and money generated from the sales go towards the Nelson Mandela Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. Start a reality show<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Swati Dlamini. PHOTO: Essence Magazine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your life has a high chance of being endlessly interesting to common folk, particularly if your surname is \u201cMandela\u201d. \u00a0Following their grandfather\u2019s legacy in the public eye \u2013 albeit for a different purpose \u2013 Mandela\u2019s granddaughters \u00a0Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Swati Dlamini decided to star in their own reality show aptly called \u201cBeing Mandela\u201d. \u00a0The two are also daughters of Zenani Mandela, the daughter of Mandela\u2019s former wife Winnie. The reality show, as \u00a0expected, was a flop, and many accused the siblings of exploiting the Mandela name.<\/p>\n

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5. Manufacture some “Randelas” and collectible coins<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The current bank notes sporting Mandela’s face. PHOTO: BidorBuy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyone can carry a piece of Mandela in their pocket since the introduction of new banks notes sporting the great \u00a0man\u2019s visage in 2012. A number of Mandela commemorative coins have since been made, with some being sold for \u00a0up to R150, 000. This includes a rare 90th<\/sup> birthday R5 Mandela coin which sold for roughly R100, 000.<\/p>\n

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Sources: Presidential brand, SA Coin, Heritage Link Brands, 46664 Bangles, Nelson Mandela Foundation<\/p>\n

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