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It was sometimes an extension of the house, because of MaSisulu’s
Continues... banning orders she was not allowed to attend her children’s wed-
ding. Both Mlungisi and Zwelakhe held their reception at the crèche
while MaSisulu watched from her gate. After Tatamkhulu’s release
he used to be visited by various dignitaries and he would take them
to visit the creche, for example Gareth Evans who visited when he
was Australian Foreign Minister walked across with Tata Madiba
and had a long visit at the creche.

It has been a matter of concern among the Sisulu children and
grandchildren, who have strong memories of going to creche, that
there have been internal disputes and the crèche had become di-
lapidated with a leaking roof and a generally unsafe environment
for children. It remains the families wish that the creche must be
restored to its former glory and provide good service to the commu-
nity.

Gogo Sisulu was also a good friend of Mrs. Nokwe, the mother of Du- The Sisulu family extends it’s sincerest gratitude to the Department
ma Nokwe, and the two of them worked with Father Trevor Huddle- of Energy under the leadership of Minister Jeff Radebe for assisting
stone to run a feeding scheme from the church. The church was also the family, the children and the community by refurbishing the
the place where the dramatic press conference was held after the crèche much to the staff and communities delight and outpouring of
release of Walter Sisulu as well as other Rivonia trialists. gratitude. Our gratitude also goes to MaSisulu for being a unifying
icon and community builder. She will always be remembered for
The Holy Cross Creche established in 1934, has always played an organizing women - across race, class and religious beliefs — she
important part in the Sisulu family with most of the Sisulu grandchil- believed in the unity of women and the equality of all humanity.
dren having been through the creche. This was very convenient of MaSisulu helped give birth to many babies, she helped give birth to
course because it was just across from the street from the Sisulu democracy and freedom, so let us take this time to ask ourselves
house. what are we going to give birth to.

Maybe we should challenge ourselves to be like MaSisulu and col-
lectively give birth to safe homes, safe communities and ultimately
a safe, inclusive and prosperous South Africa we want. One that we
and future generations can be proud of. MaSisulu has done her
part, it is now our turn to live our own indelible legacy beyond the
centenary year.

Happy 100th Birthday Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu. Malibongwe!
ARTICLE BY: CANON NTSIKI SISULU-SINGAPI

#MaSisulu100 celebration at the Cathedral

FR TSEPO PLESSIE PRESENTING A
CAKE TO THE CATHEDRAL IN HONOR
OF MASISULU #MaSisulu100

Fr. Tsepo Plessie, Churchwarden (Mrs) Thenji Stone & the Sunday, 21st October 2018—Zone 12 ANC leadership dedicating
Zone 12 ANC leadership. cake for the centenary celebration of Mama Albertina Sisulu at the
Cathedral.
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