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Mandela Day container library opens in one of SA’s oldest townships
26 February 2013 | Category: Mandela Day
On 22 February 2013 learners, parents and teachers gathered at Montshiwa Primary School to celebrate the official opening of the 24th container library, a brightly coloured library unit that was painted to reflect the colours of the South African flag.
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Condolences on the passing of Phyllis Naidoo
14 February 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
On behalf of our Founder, Trustees and staff we send our condolences to the family, comrades and friends of the late Phyllis Naidoo, a fearless fighter against apartheid.
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President Zuma visits Madiba: issued by the Presidency
10 February 2013 |
President Jacob Zuma this afternoon, 10 February 2013, visited former President Nelson Mandela at his home in Houghton.
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Irish company sponsors Mandela Day container library at Western Cape school
1 February 2013 | Category: Mandela Day
On 30 January 2013 the 23rd Mandela Day container library was opened at Linge Junior Secondary School in Nyanga, the Western Cape. The library was sponsored by Irish Distillers, a company based in Dublin.
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Condolences on the passing of Amina Cachalia
31 January 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Amina Cachalia. On behalf of our Founder, Board of Trustees and staff, we send our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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Donor scam currently circulating via email
30 January 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory has been made aware of a new donor scam currently circulating via email.
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Update: refurbishment of the Centre of Memory’s premises in Houghton
21 January 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
In 2013 the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory will continue with the repurposing of its premises in Houghton, Johannesburg. The refurbishments will see the transformation of Mr Mandela’s post-presidential office into a public facility, interactive archive and dialogue venue.
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Former President Mandela has recovered: issued by the Presidency
6 January 2013 |
Former President Nelson Mandela, who was hospitalised for two weeks last month, has recovered from his surgical procedure and a lung infection, his doctors said today, 6 January 2013.
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Madiba discharged from hospital: issued by the Presidency
26 December 2012 |
Former President Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital this evening, 26 December 2012.
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President Zuma spends Christmas morning with Madiba: issued by the Presidency
25 December 2012 |
President Jacob Zuma joined Mrs Graca Machel and members of the Mandela family to wish former President Mandela a merry Christmas at his bedside in hospital in Pretoria this morning, Christmas Day, 25 December 2012.
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