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Conversation on the Constitution

March 09, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Fifteen years ago, President Nelson Mandela signed the final draft of South Africa’s Constitution, or what one of its drafters, Cyril Ramaphosa calls “our birth certificate”.

Last night, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory hosted a discussion in the Constitutional Court to mark the document’s 15 years of life.

One Law, One Nation

A conversation on the Constitution

March 02, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Members of the media are invited to cover a ‘conversation on the Constitution’ to mark the release of the book, One Law, One Nation, and in honour of the 15th anniversary of the Constitution. Cyril Ramaphosa will introduce the conversation, which will be facilitated by Nikiwe Bikitsha.

Government of India acknowledged

Support for Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

February 27, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Achmat Dangor, handed over a Legacy Champion certificate to the Indian High Commissioner Mr Virendra Gupta and Acting Consul General Mr Nandan Bhaisora, in recognition of the Government of India’s contribution to the Centre.

Former President Nelson Mandela goes home

Madiba discharged from hospital

February 26, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital following his admission yesterday, Saturday 25 February.

Former President Mandela doing well

Doctors happy with Madiba’s progress

February 26, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Former President Nelson Mandela had a good night’s rest and is making good progress in hospital since his admission yesterday, on Saturday 25 February.

Former President Mandela in a satisfactory condition

Madiba expected to be released from hospital soon

February 25, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

President Jacob Zuma wishes to advise that former President Nelson Mandela is in a satisfactory condition in hospital and is comfortable.

Statement concerning the health of former President Nelson Mandela

We wish Madiba a speedy recovery

February 25, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

President Jacob Zuma wishes to advise that former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital today, 25 February 2012.

President Clinton hosts International Nelson Mandela Foundation reception in New York

February 22, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

President Bill Clinton will host a benefit in his private office on 23 February to honour the lasting legacy of Nelson Mandela. This event marks the launch of a new Foundation initiative to promote the Mr Mandela’s legacy globally in the years ahead.

Honouring Thembekile Mandela

Article recalls accident which killed Nelson Mandela’s eldest child

February 22, 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

To honour the memory of Nelson Mandela’s eldest child, Madiba Thembekile who would have turned 67 on 23 February, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is making available a newspaper report on his death.

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.