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Nelson Mandela turns 89!
It is no coincidence that the Nelson Mandela Foundation launches its new website on Mr Nelson Mandela’s 89th birthday. The Foundation’s website is a celebration of Mr Mandela’s life and experience – a gift in itself to many people around the world who share his values and beliefs.
Challenges around post-apartheid archiving tackled at conference
On April 23 and 24, 2007, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with the National Archives and the University of the Witwatersrand, hosted a conference designed to reflect on the impact democratisation has had on South Africa’s archival landscape.
NMF receives grant from Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Foundation combine to deliver a grant of R25-million to support the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Mr Nelson Mandela’s World AIDS Day message for 2006
Nelson Mandela’s World Aids Day message to the world was that all countries and regions need to work together in the response to HIV. He asked all leaders to be example in fighting any form of stigma and discrimination.
The Foundation commemorates Samora Machel in Mbuzini
On the October 6, 2006, the Nelson Mandela Foundation participated in an event hosted by the National Department of Arts and Culture, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of the late President of Mozambique, Samora Machel, and 34 of his colleagues and comrades.
Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO appointment
The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) announced the appointment of Mr Achmat Dangor as Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, effective January 1, 2007.