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PHOTOS OF THE MEMORIES OF MaP BOOK FROM AUGUST 2022 ONWARDS
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Photos from 2022
Memories of MaP book launch 1, Maru-a-Pula School, 26 August 2022
Book launch 1of3: Gaborone, Botswana.
26 August 2022.
Gaborone book launch at Maru-a-Pula School: MaP alumni Warren Nebe (former drama teacher at MaP), Batsho Dambe-Groth.
MaP alumni Batsho Dambe-Groth, Tlotlego Gaogakwe, Warren Nebe.
Editors of Memories of MaP Warren Nebe and Batsho Dambe-Groth in conversation with Tlotlego Gaogakwe (teacher at MaP).
Tlotlego Gaogakwe and friends of Memories of MaP.
The book is a much wanted item for those in the know.
Memories of MaP Book launch 2, Johannesburg, 3 September 2022
Book launch 2of3: Johannesburg, South Africa.
3 September 2022.
Johannesburg book launch at the Raj Restaurant, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton: MaP alumni Karabo Kgoleng, Shams Essack.
Thank you to the Raj Restaurant for the special rate on the venue and catering. This event was privately sponsored.
Audrey Potter, former Thornhill School teacher.
From R to L: Tembela Caza, MaP alumnus Mandisa Mzondeki.
MaP alumnus, Kholeka Mzondeki, videographer Vije Vijendranath.
Johannesburg book launch.
MaP alumni Shiraz Bhoola, Tsuki Mzamane Ngcongco, Karabo Kgoleng, Thelma Fowler, Kholeka Mzondeki.
Memories of MaP book launch 3, online, 19 November 2022
Book launch 3of3: international (online, Zoom).
19 November 2022.
International (online, Zoom) book launch: Andy Taylor, former headmaster of MaP and founder of MaPs Orphan and Vulnerable Children's (OVC) Scholarship Fund.
Photos from 2022
MaP alumni HE The President of Botswana, Batsho Dambe-Groth, Hala Mbulai.
Watch the video here
MaP alumnus HE The President of Botswana, Mookgwetsi Masisi.
Dr Chiepe, MBE, former Minister of Education of Botswana. 100 years old in 2022. Dr Chiepe contributed an endorsement of Memories of MaP which is printed on the back of the book cover. Thank you Dr Chiepe.
"Education is the most powerful way to change South Africa." MaP alumnus, Kholeka Mzondeki with CEO of Balwin Properties, Stephen Brookes. Thank you Stephen for buying copies of the Memories of MaP book and for your donation.
The Memories of MaP book is a unique corporate gift re: leadership, values, excellence, service and diversity.
The Memories of MaP book was acquired by Emory University, Atlanta, USA. It can be found in the Social Sciences holdings of the Woodruff Library. Thank you Prof Melvin Ayogu.
MaP alumnus Mpho Mfokeng.
MaP alumni Shams Essack, Zola Lupondwana.
MaP alumnus Lesang Magang, Phakalane.
MaP alumni Shams Essack, Tsuki Mzamane Ngcongco.
MaP alumnus Mary Gregory, UK.
Former Thornhill Primary School (Gaborone) teacher, Miss Audrey Potter, Shams Essack.
Give a copy of Memories of MaP to your favourite teacher for World Teachers' Day, 5 October.
MaP alumnus teacher John Doyle in his Biology lab in Ireland.
MaP alumnus Anna-Clare Lukoma, Japan.
Our youngest reader so far!
MaP alumnus Batsho Dambe-Groth.
MaP alumnus Kate Oxley with the Limpopo river in the background.
MaP alumnus Tebogo (Tebby) Khutsoane at Paddington Station, London.
MaP alumni Lesedi Thema, Tsuki Mzamane Ngcongco, Karabo Kgoleng.
Behind the scenes: editors of Memories of MaP meeting (Jan 2022).
MaP alumnus Sakhile Reiling - Botswana's first female pilot.
MaP alumnus Math teacher Tsosi Magang and friends.
Lettia Kharoli, MaP alumnus Kholeka Mzondeki, Dr Miranda.
Photos from 2023
MaP alumnus Zunaid Tayob from Australia.
MaP alumnus Lothar Smith in the Netherlands with the book, bought via Amazon.
Joseph Owolabi FCCA (1st African President of the ACCA Global Council), Kholeka Mzondeki FCCA (MaP alumnus) and Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Lagos State Dr. Rabiu Olowo.
Photos from 2024
MaP alumnus Wana Kalala in Zambia, enjoying reminiscing about his MaP years on his birthday, Feb 2024.
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The proceeds of all book sales and donations have gone to and will continue to go to Maru-a-Pula School's Orphan and Vulnerable Children's Scholarship Fund.