Cape Town – US First Lady Michelle Obama on Thursday praised South Africans who had grown up under apartheid, overcome the oppressive system and built a country based on equality that had become a role model for the rest of the world. Speaking at Fuller Hall at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to over 50 pupils from five schools across the city, Obama said people of the … [Read more...] about South Africa a model for others – Michelle Obama
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Michelle Obama wows youth
Soweto - US First Lady Michelle Obama had inspiring words for the youth on Wednesday morning, telling them, among other things, that they can be the change they want to see in the world. Addressing hundreds of people gathered at the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto on Wednesday, Obama appeared visibly moved when the audience stood and sang as she approached the … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama wows youth
US First Lady visits Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg – A cheering crowd of about 75 young women welcomed US First Lady Michelle Obama when she visited the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The group of women, who are in leadership roles across the continent, are taking part in the two-day meeting – the Young African Women Leaders Forum. Wearing denim pants and an African print shirt by a Kenyan … [Read more...] about US First Lady visits Apartheid Museum
Michelle Obama meets with Nelson Mandela
Johannesburg - US First Lady Michelle Obama met Nelson Mandela for the first time after receiving a personal invitation from the struggle icon and former South African leader. The First Lady, who is on a tour of South Africa with her two daughters, was viewing some documents at Mandela's foundation on Tuesday, when he asked to meet her at his home in Houghton. It was … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama meets with Nelson Mandela
Obama to inspire young women
Soweto - Visiting US First Lady Michelle Obama will spend the third day of her visit inspiring a new generation of women leaders in Soweto. She is set to address a conference attended by over 75 women aged 16 to 30, who are playing leadership roles across the continent. The women are taking part in the two-day meeting – the Young African Women Leaders Forum. Obama is set … [Read more...] about Obama to inspire young women
