It is with great sadness that the Nelson Mandela Foundation has learned of the passing of Douw Steyn. Our thoughts are with Carolyn, his family and his friends at this difficult time.
Douw was a larger than life character, someone Madiba regarded as a friend. He supported Madiba in numerous ways over many years.
During 1992 Madiba lived in Douw’s home as he navigated his way through a very painful separation from Mum Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. And over the next two decades Madiba frequently turned to Douw when he needed spaces for retreat or support for his projects. The Foundation will always honour the memory of their relationship.
Go well Douw.