modila newsletter launch edition

Welcome back!!! It has indeed been a long while but we have been working hard to ensure that the wheels are turning. This Edition will revolve solely around the Launch event for MoDILA which took place on the 25th July 2011 at the Audi Centre. It was a night of inspira-tion, imagining and strengthen-ing the bonds of friendship and cooperation. We thought it best to share more images this time around, as they say a picture is worth a thousand words. We trust you will enjoy it.

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Welcome done by Africa Melane

speech from Patron, Prof. njabulo ndebele

speech from Kaylene Levack- Lofgren, Executive Committe Member of MoDILA

speech & Presentation by Mokena Makeka, founder of MoDILA

Live performance by The Delft Big Band Band.

speech from the special Advisor to Minister of Arts & Culture, Keorapetse Kgositsile

speech from the Honuourable Premier of The Western Cape, Helen Zille

vote of Thanks by Patron and founder

August 2011

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ABOUT MOKENA MAKEKA

Premier of The Western Cape Endorses MoDILA

Meet the Master of this Ceremony

From The Office of The Minister of Arts & Culture

Professor Albie Sachs & Pat Pillay

The Forming of Friendships

New African Aesthetic Powered by the Youth of South Africa.

Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, shared her belief and vision that Cape Town would be World Design Capital for 2014 and affirmed that MoDILA will be the pinnacle of the coming together of various design interventions and developments taking place in Cape Town. We are delighted to have the support of The Province.

Executive Council member Kaylene Levack gave us highlights on the MoDILA project and what it rep-resents. “The importance of key relationship building across sectors cannot be underestimated if we are to create and fashion the future we envisage”. Mokena’s vision provides a platform for such relationships to be forged.for Kaylene’s full speech write to [email protected]

Mokena Makeka is the founder and principal driver behind MoDILA. He is the Creative and Managing Director ofthe award winning architectural and urban design practice Makeka Design Lab. Mokena is a strong advocate ofsocietal transformation through the power of design and he is known for his belief that “good architecture and design is a basic human right”. He is an ardent patron of the Arts andstrong contributor to Cape Towns’ bid to become the World Design Capital in 2014. To read more about Mokenaand his practice, visit: www.makekadesigns.com and http://za.linkedin.com/in/mokenamakeka

MoDILA is constituted by diverse and passionate creatives, one of whom is Africa Melane. renowned for his voice and intellect, MoDILA is privileged to have him as a Trustee and were glad to have him as the MC on the evening. You can hear Africa on 567 Cape Talk weekdays.

MoDILA is proud to have the support of the Minister of Arts & Culture, The Honourable Paul Mashatile, and we were delighted that he sent his special Advisor, Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile to deliver words of support on his behalf. “The MoDILA project is in total harmony with the key pillars of the priorities of the Department of Arts and Culture.

Let me, then, conclude by assuring you that the Minister endorses and remains committed to providing sup-port towards ensuring the success of the project in achieving its mission, and looks forward to MoDILA and the Department of Arts and Culture working dynamically together when the department establishes the national skills Academy of Excellence in the Arts in the near future.” said the Professor. rea o leboha ntate

Without support from like minded people and organisations institutions like MoDILA would be highly disadvantaged in its mission to make a significant societal contribution.

In support of MoDILA, the rhebokskloof Wine Estate generously partnered with MoDILA on the night and has shown their belief in what MoDILA embodies by this show of friendship. strategic relation-ships shall be pivotal in seeing a de-sign and art conscious public thriving in the Western Cape and the country as a whole.Kaylene Levack- Lofgren

Mokena & Anton Du Toit, Rhebokskloof MD

Premier Helen Zille Mokena Makeka & Africa Melane

Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile

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FOCUS ON:Museum of Design, Innovation, Leadership & Art, Makeka Design Lab“Whilst architects have retained their traditional strength of cultural and aesthetic, formal considerations, they have lost their numeracy and the ability to demonstrate that architectural intention and perform-ance need not be diametrically opposed concerns. In a nation which is still largely design illiterate, the price that society pays for ill conceived and overly simplified solutions to the built environment has been the production of diminished public environments, and increased isolation of the architect from the public imagination as a trustworthy and responsible practitioner and agent for change.” Mokena Makeka

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You Owned The Night, and We Thank You

on a night like this, we are proud and honoured to have such incredible people share in this great occasion. These are people whom we believe possess a passion and drive that will play an important part in taking MoDILA into the future. This is You. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your attendance and participation on the evening, for your support and encouragement and most importantly for being a friend of MoDILA, on the night and going forward. To view the all the photographs from the evening visit http://mypixur.es/@abu

MoDILA will be the centrepiece of an urban renewal initiative that will locate itself around a design precinct and high impact innovation cluster of technology, innovation art and leadership. Its purpose is to transform the cultural landscape, and act as an education platform of international significance to advance a Pan African project of cultural,entrepreneurial and technological renewal.

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GETTING INVOLVED Professor Njabulo Ndebele, Patron of MoDILAMoDILA is constantly looking for support from

all over the world from those who believe in the power of celebrating Design and the Arts and we aspire to create new and exciting partnerships. If you are interested in supporting or partnering with MoDILA, or you have questions or you just want to say hi, please feel free to send us an email on [email protected] or [email protected]. We would love to hear from you and engage with you further.

Professor njabulo simakahle ndebele (born 4 July 1948 in Johannes-burg), an academic, a literary commentator and a writer of fiction, is the former Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Cape Town.We are honoured and privilaged to have a man of his calibre leading and shining light

This Is Our Renaissance MomentThese words reverberated in the minds of all in attendance as founder of MoDILA, Mokena Makeka, revealed the ethos and significance of The Museum of Design, Innovation, Leadership & Art. Makeka hightlighted that MoDILA is a trust that offers educational programmes that raise awareness, train and inspire the public; and offers an interactive multimedia platform for design, innovation, and entrepreneurship and art studies. Touching on the sig-nificance of the knowledge economy and the invaluable contribution Design, Innovation Leadership & Art have to make to the growing of this economy, Makeka delighted the audience with his words of inspiration, and vividly trans-ported us to a place where a vibrant , convivial and all inclusive economy, fueled by the celebration of innovation, science & the arts, articulates a better future for us all. MoDILA will be the premier contemporary museum on the continent and its programmes will play a significant role in the transformation & prosperity of The Western Cape, south Africa and the continent at large.for Mokena Makeka’s full speech write to [email protected]

Founder Mokena Makeka giving his keynote address

Trustees Of MoDILA

MoDILA, is an innovative project that seeks to be the cultural centre of excel-

lence in the Western Cape Professor Ndebele

Melanie Burke left full-time corporate employ-ment in 2005 to start her own company, MAB andAssociates (Pty) Ltd – a company that focuses on transformation and tech-nology solutions forsocial development and business support. Melanie also coaches and builds capacity through her role as senior programme director atCommon Purpose, an or-ganisation that facilitates leadership development. We are proud to have her as a Trustee.

Born in gugulethu, Africa is a true son of the Mother City. He was educated at UCT, where he studied accounting then worked with a lead-ing business assurance and advisory company.He ended up teaching some of the first-year MBChB class for a number of years in pro-fessional and personal development, and isnow a presenter on CapeTalk and 702. We are glad to have him with us.

nthato is a development activist and independ-ent consultant for the World Bank. With the World Bank she supports a technical assistance program with the Depart-ment of rural Develop-ment and Land reform. nthato is the Deputy President of the south African Planning Institute (sAPI) responsible for enhancing the quality and capacity of the planning profession in south Africa and the continent. We are honoured to have her.

Mr Murphy Morobe was the head of com-munications in the office of the state President until his appointment as the CEo of Kagiso Media on 1 november 2006 He was chairman of the financial and fiscal Commission for ten years until 2004. He also served as chairman of the south African national Parks Board and Ernst & Young sA, and on the boards of old Mutual (sA) and resolve group. We are honoured.

Melanie Burke Africa Melane Nthato Minyuku-Gobodo Murphy Morobe

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We would like to extend our gratitude to The Premier of The Western Cape for speaking and sharing the night

with us.

The office of the Ministry of Arts & Culture for its presence and support of MoDILA, embodied by

Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile

The Executive Committee of MoDILA

The City of Cape Town, Cape Town Tourism, Wesgro, CPUT, as allies of MoDILA and for their support and

endorsement of the project

Makeka Design Lab for their tireless efforts to create the embodiment of the vision and their dedication to

excellence.

We would like to thank rhebokskloof Wine Estates for their generous support and sponsorship.

We would also like to thank spier for the work they are doing in furthering and celebrating the arts and for

sponsoring the event with their Creative Block range.

Modern garden for supplying the night with the beautiful furniture and support

Mr. Hans Pleysier for coordinating the refreshments for the evening

Paula Zapata Photography for capturing the night, the idea and the energy to be documented and recorded in

time.

The Delft Big Band for entertaining us and inspiring us.

special vote of thanks to Joanne rose Innes and By Invite only for ensuring that all went well on the

evening.

We would also like to express thanks to those who have given their time and efforts behind the scenes to ensure that MoDILA is where it is today and will go where it is destined to be. You are greatly appreciated. We honour

your support and dedication and we thank you.

Modila looks forward to being a key component of Cape Town as the World Design Capital for 2014 and we hope

our beautiful city wins.

Event TeamEvents like these require a great amount of dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to excellence. The night may be fleeting, but a great deal of work went in to making the wonderful evening a great success. It is only fitting that we express our gratitude to all those who gave their best to make the night a live atmosphere filled with expectancy and promise. MoDILA thanks you all.

MoDILA will be the centrepiece of an urban renewal initiative that will locate itself around a design precinct and high impact innovation cluster of technology, innovation art and leadership. Its purpose is to transform the cultural landscape, and act as an education platform of international significance to advance a Pan African project of cultural,entrepreneurial and technological renewal.

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Testimonial: Resurgence And Resonance by Melanie BurkeThe launch of MoDILA recently inspired me to capture and nurture the essence of Africa. As a founding trustee of MoDILA it was a privilege to share in this reminder of our resurgence as creative beings and to collaborate with Mokena Makeka to bring this vision to reality. MoDILA is superbly positioned as a conduit in response to the issues facing our society. The programmes of MoDILA are at the heart of economic and social transformation. The timing of this opportunity relates directly to us coming into our own as a young democracy and seeking new and innovative ways to address job creation and education in the knowledge economy. Inherent in the design of MoDILA is collaboration, inclusivity and possibility. We know the hard work starts now and we are looking forward to working with all of our partners across all creative and other disciplines to impact our common humanity.

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Links of Interest

We would like to invite you to take a look at the following links that would be of interest to you

http://dddxyz.org/opinion-piece-modila-and-the-power-of-imagination/

http://www.visi.co.za/content/article/987/qa-with-architect-mokena-makeka

http://www.iansmithmusicproductions.com/Home.html

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fans-of-MoDILA/123804271049272

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/DesignCapital/Documents/BIDBOOK_Intro_Question_16.pdf