The Museum of Design,Innovation, Leadership & Art, MoDILA, will be the centerpiece 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. Engage with is us and view our launch issue.

1. Image: Courtesy Makeka Design Lab
August 2011
LAUNCH ISSUE
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
ProgrAM of EvEnTs words. We trust
you will enjoy it.
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

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Premier of The Western Cape Meet the Master of this Let me, then, conclude by assuring
Endorses MoDILA Ceremony 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
Premier Helen Zille Mokena Makeka & Africa Melane
MoDILA is constituted by diverse
Premier of the Western Cape, Helen and passionate creatives, one of
Zille, shared her belief and vision that whom is Africa Melane. renowned
Cape Town would be World Design for his voice and intellect, MoDILA
Capital for 2014 and affirmed that is privileged to have him as a
MoDILA will be the pinnacle of the Trustee and were glad to have him
coming together of various design as the MC on the evening. You
interventions and developments can hear Africa on 567 Cape Talk Professor Albie Sachs & Pat Pillay
taking place in Cape Town. We are weekdays.
delighted to have the support of The
Province. The Forming of Friendships
From The Office of The Minister
of Arts & Culture Without support from like minded
New African Aesthetic
Powered by the Youth people and organisations institutions
MoDILA is proud to have the like MoDILA would be highly
of South Africa. support of the Minister of Arts & disadvantaged in its mission to make
Executive Council member Kaylene Culture, The Honourable Paul a significant societal contribution.
Levack gave us highlights on the Mashatile, and we were delighted
MoDILA project and what it rep- that he sent his special Advisor,
resents. “The importance of key Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile
relationship building across sectors to deliver words of support on his
cannot be underestimated if we are behalf. “The MoDILA project is in
to create and fashion the future we total harmony with the key pillars of
envisage”. Mokena’s vision provides the priorities of the Department of
a platform for such relationships to Arts and Culture.
be forged. Mokena & Anton Du Toit, Rhebokskloof MD
for Kaylene’s full speech write to
communication@modilatrust.co.za 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
Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile
in the Western Cape and the country
Kaylene Levack- Lofgren as a whole.
ABOUT MOKENA MAKEKA
Mokena Makeka is the founder and principal driver behind
MoDILA. He is the Creative and Managing Director of
the award winning architectural and urban design practice
Makeka Design Lab. Mokena is a strong advocate of
societal 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 and
strong contributor to Cape Towns’ bid to become the World
Design Capital in 2014. To read more about Mokena
and his practice, visit:
www.makekadesigns.com and
http://za.linkedin.com/in/mokenamakeka

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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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This Is Our Renaissance Moment
These 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. Founder Mokena Makeka giving his
for Mokena Makeka’s full speech write to keynote address
communication@modilatrust.co.za
GETTING INVOLVED Professor Njabulo Ndebele, Patron
MoDILA is constantly looking for support from of MoDILA
all over the world from those who believe in the
power of celebrating Design and the Arts and we Professor njabulo simakahle
aspire to create new and exciting partnerships. If ndebele (born 4 July 1948 in Johannes-
you are interested in supporting or partnering with burg), an academic, a literary commentator
MoDILA, or you have questions or you just want and a writer of fiction, is the former Vice-
to say hi, please feel free to send us an email on Chancellor and Principal of the University of
communication@modilatrust.co.za or Cape Town.
mokena@modilatrust.co.za. We would love to We are honoured and privilaged to have a
hear from you and engage with you further. man of his calibre leading and shining light
MoDILA, is an innovative project that
seeks to be the cultural centre of excel-
lence in the Western Cape
Professor Ndebele
Trustees Of MoDILA
Melanie Burke Africa Melane Nthato Minyuku-Gobodo Murphy Morobe
Melanie Burke left full- Born in gugulethu, nthato is a development Mr Murphy Morobe
time corporate employ- Africa is a true son of activist and independ- was the head of com-
ment in 2005 to start her the Mother City. He was ent consultant for the munications in the office
own company, MAB and educated at UCT, where World Bank. With the of the state President
Associates (Pty) Ltd – a he studied accounting World Bank she supports until his appointment
company that focuses on then worked with a lead- a technical assistance as the CEo of Kagiso
transformation and tech- ing business assurance program with the Depart- Media on 1 november
nology solutions for and advisory company. ment of rural Develop- 2006 He was chairman
social development and He ended up teaching ment and Land reform. of the financial and
business support. Melanie some of the first-year nthato is the Deputy fiscal Commission for
also coaches and builds MBChB class for a President of the south ten years until 2004. He
capacity through her role number of years in pro- African Planning Institute also served as chairman
as senior programme fessional and personal (sAPI) responsible for of the south African
director at development, and isnow enhancing the quality and national Parks Board
Common Purpose, an or- a presenter on CapeTalk capacity of the planning and Ernst & Young sA,
ganisation that facilitates and 702. We are glad to profession in south Africa and on the boards of
leadership development. have him with us. and the continent. We are old Mutual (sA) and
We are proud to have her honoured to have her. resolve group. We are
as a Trustee. honoured.

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Event Team
Events 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.
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.
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 Burke
The 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.
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