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ANC is 100 years old
5 January, 2012 – The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory congratulates the African National Congress (ANC) on reaching the milestone of one hundred years since its founding in 1912.
Its contribution to the struggle for justice in South Africa over a century is inestimable.
Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory extends condolences to family of Ilse Naude
31 December, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Trustees and Staff we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ilse Naude who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98.
Madiba is fine and resting in Qunu
30 December, 2011 – Former President Nelson Mandela is in good health, good spirits and enjoying the festive season at his home in Qunu.
Secure way to help promote Nelson Mandela’s legacy
21 December, 2011 – The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory website now offers enhanced security for donors making online contributions to help promote Mr Mandela’s legacy. An Extended Validation (EV) security certificate, which was recently implemented on the online donations page, ensures that donors’ confidential information stays safe from internet fraud, phishing scams and identity theft.
Passing of Judge Fikile Bam
18 December, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, Trustees and staff, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory sends its deepest condolences to the family, comrades and friends of the late Judge Fikile Bam.
Justice Bam passed away on Sunday 18 December 2011 after a long battle with cancer.
50th anniversary of the launch of Umkhonto weSizwe
16 December, 2011 – On 16 December 1961 South Africa’s armed struggle was formally launched with a series of explosions in the name of Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation).
Nelson Mandela was the first commander-in-chief of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), the armed wing of the African National Congress.
