News – General
Nelson Mandela’s authorised book of quotations published in Spanish
Spanish version is now available on Amazon
February 14, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications
Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations has been published in Spanish. The book titled Nelson Mandela Por Si Mismo has been published by Plataforma Editorial in association with PQ Blackwell.
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“I am prepared to die”
Document recalls famous speech from the dock
April 20, 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
April 20, 2011 – April 20, 2011 marks the 47th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s speech from the dock in the Rivonia Trial in which he said he was prepared to die for a democratic, non-racial South Africa.
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Help make Nelson Mandela’s retirement peaceful
Foundation reiterates the call for a peaceful retirement for Mr Mandela
November 11, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
November 11, 2010 – Nelson Mandela receives at least 4 000 messages a month from people throughout the world. Many of these pay tribute to Mr Mandela and wish him well in his retirement. However, there are just as many requests: for his signature, a message of support, a public appearance or an interview. There are also continued injunctions for him to intervene in struggles around the world, and to endorse various causes.
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People wish Nelson Mandela happy birthday at Maponya Mall
People take the opportunity to wish Mr Mandela happy birthday at the Nelson Mandela Day exhibition in Soweto
July 22, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 22, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Day exhibition in Maponya Mall in Soweto saw hundreds of people write birthday wishes to Mr Mandela.
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A call to build on the successes of Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Foundation thank the public for making Mandela Day a success
July 19, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 19, 2010 – On behalf of our Founder, Nelson Mandela, the trustees and the staff of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, we would like to thank all members of the public for making Nelson Mandela International Day 2010 such a resounding success.
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Children from Nelson Mandela’s villages wish him happy birthday
‘Happy birthday, dear grandpa, and many more years to come!’
July 17, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 17, 2010 – Ninety-two children from two of Nelson Mandela’s childhood villages in the Transkei travelled to Johannesburg to wish him happy birthday today.
The children, 67 from Mr Mandela’s birthplace of Mvezo, and 25 from the village of Qunu, where he moved to later in his childhood, met him at his Houghton home, where they got to meet him and to sing happy birthday to him.
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The United Nations celebrate Mandela Day
The United Nations embrace Nelson Mandela International Day
July 15, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 15, 2010 – In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of the former South African president’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
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The Elders launch new video for Mandela Day
Elders encourage us all to give 67 minutes to change the world
July 14, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 14, 2010 – The Elders – a group of eminent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela – have joined the former President of South Africa in a special message of support for Nelson Mandela International Day.
In a new video message shot during the Elders’ last visit to South Africa in June 2010, they urge people everywhere to give 67 minutes of their time to reach out to others in their communities.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation’s sister charity launches “Six ideas to step in” initiative
Nelson Mandela Institute launches their Mandela Day education initiative
July 12, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 12, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s sister organisation, the Nelson Mandela Institute, launched its Mandela Day education initiative, entitled “Six ideas to step in”, at the Foundation’s offices on July 8, 2010.
The Institute, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Department of Basic Education, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, Equal Education, READ Educational Trust, the Sunday Times and the June 16 1976 Youth Foundation, are encouraging people to get involved in education as part of their Mandela Day activities.
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Nelson Mandela meets the Black Stars
Ghana can return home with their heads held high
July 03, 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
July 3, 2010 – Nelson Mandela was introduced to members of the Black Stars football team and their manager, coach and technical team at his house in Houghton this afternoon.
The meeting followed an earlier one with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and other members of the family at her house in Soweto.
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