Bikers for Madiba book drive and big roar – Nelson Mandela Foundation

Some of the enthusiastic bikers who gathered at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank to participate in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. The bikers motored their way to Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in commemorating the first anniversary of his passing. The riders then travelled to the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines before handing over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

As part of the past weekends activities arranged to remember former President Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his passing, a big group of motorcyclists converged on the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank to participate in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. Here some of the participating bikers are pictured with the Crowne Plaze’s Bronwen Shaw (middle second left) and Don Jesseman (middle right) who wished them well before their departure for Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in Tata’s honour. The bikers also visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines before handing over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

Some of the enthusiastic motorcyclists who participated in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7 with staff of the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank before the bikes left the hotel for Madiba’s residence in Houghton. On arrival at Tata’s home the bikers lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in commemorating the first anniversary of his passing. They also visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines before handing over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

As part of the past weekends activities arranged to remember former President Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his passing, a group of motorcyclists converged on the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank to participate in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. Here some of the participating bikers are pictured with Crowne Plaze management and Nelson Mandela Foundation staff before the bikers departure for Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in Tata’s honour. The bikers also visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines before handing over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

As part of the past weekends activities arranged to remember former President Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his passing, a group of motorcyclists converged on the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank to participate in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. After breakfast at the hotel the bikers motored to Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in his honour. They (the bikers) then visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines before handing over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. Here motorcyclists, Muzaffer Sesli and Alta Brown are pictured with the Foundation’s CEO, Sello Hatang dropping off some of the books in a fitting tribute to Madiba’s legacy. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

As part of the past weekends activities arranged to remember former President Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his passing, a big group of motorcyclists converged on the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank to participate in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. After enjoying breakfast at the hotel the bikers motored to Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in his honour before visiting the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines and handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. Here bikers, Alta Brown of Centurion and Muzaffer Sesli, a visitor from Turkey, join the Crowne Plaza’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Bronwen Shaw and the Foundations’ Yase Godlo to light the candle outside Madiba’s house. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

Some of the enthusiastic motorcyclists who participated in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7, Henry and Zanele McMurray of Boksburg and Alfred ‘King Donut” Matamela of Soweto on their arrival at the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre in Houghton with the Foundation’s CEO, Sello Hatang (middle) and Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Bronwen Shaw (second right). The bikers had gathered earlier in the morning for breakfast at the hotel before motoring to former President Nelson Mandela’s home where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in remembrance of Tata on the first anniversary of his passing. They then announced their arrival with a roar of engines at the Foundation Centre where they handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

One of the many enthusiastic bikers who participated in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7, Nikzozo Hoaeane of Soweto sits on her bike outside the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre in Houghton, Johannesburg with the Foundation’s CEO, Sello Hatang behind her. The photograph was taken after the motorcyclists had gathered at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank early in the morning, had motored their way to Madiba’s residence where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in commemoration of the first anniversary of Tata’s passing before announcing their arrival at the Centre with a roar of engines. Further paying tribute to Madiba’s legacy the bikers handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive at the Centre. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

One of the many enthusiastic bikers who participated in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7, Quinton Jordaan of Moreleta Park, Pretoria sits on his bike while fellow bikers, Alta Brown of Centurion and Muzaffer Sesli, a visitor from Turkey, join the Crowne Plaza’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Bronwen Shaw and the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s, Yase Godlo in lighting a candle outside Madiba’s house in his honour as they remember the South African icon on the first anniversary of his passing. The bikers also observed a minutes silence at the house before travelling to the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines and handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

Muzaffer Sesli, a visitor from Turkey, Alta Brown of Centurion and Brian Fredericks of Sunninghill were among the many enthusiastic bikers who gathered at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank before participating in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. After having breakfast at the hotel the bikers motored to Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in his honour before visiting the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines and handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

Bikers, Nthambeleni ‘Tee Kay” Takalani, Cindy Maseko and Tebogo “Shwabzin” Mehlape, all of the Soweto Motorbike School, enthusiastically gather at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank before participating in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. After having breakfast at the hotel the bikers motored to Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in his honour before visiting the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines and handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

As part of the past weekends activities arranged to remember former President Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his passing, a group of motorcyclists converged on the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank to participate in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. Helping to arrange the event and see that everything went smoothly was this group of bike marshalls and the Crowne Plaza’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Bronwen Shaw (seond back left), the Crowne Plaza’s General Manager, Shaun Wheeler (back third right) and the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Danielle Melville (middle) and Yase Godlo (far right). (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

Bikers participating in Sunday morning’s (December 7) National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run arrive at former President Nelson Mandela’s home in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in his honour before visiting the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines and handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)

As part of the past weekends activities arranged to remember former President Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his passing, a big group of motorcyclists converged on the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank to participate in the National Bikers for Madiba (#BigRoarForMadiba) breakfast run on Sunday morning, December 7. Involved in arranging the event and on hand to welcome bikers to the hotel was the Crowne Plaza’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Bronwen Shaw and the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Yase Godlo. During the breakfast run the bikers motored to Madiba’s residence in Houghton where they lit a candle and observed a minutes silence in his honour before visiting the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre where they announced their arrival with a roar of engines and handed over books for the nationwide Mandela Day Literacy for Leadership Book Drive. (Image: Yolanda van der Stoep)