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Opening of the 11th container library on 30 September, 2011

Mandela Day container libraries bring books to students

4 October 2011 |

4 October, 2011 – The 11th Mandela Day container library was opened at the Nobuntu Senior Primary School in Dimbaza, near King William’s Town on Friday 30 September 2011.

Tastes from Nelson Mandela’s kitchen

27 September 2011 |

27 September, 2011 – The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of a book by Nelson Mandela’s personal chef.

Opening of the 10th Mandela Day container library on 23 September, 2011

26 September 2011 |

26 September, 2011 – The 10th Mandela Day container library was opened on 23 September at the Mid-Ennerdale Primary School in Gauteng. The school was chosen because of its close association with the 46664 Bangles campaign.

Passing of Professor Wangari Maathai

26 September 2011 |

26 September, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, Board of Trustees and staff we offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and comrades of the late Professor Wangari Maathai.

It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of this exceptional environmental activist.

@NelsonMandela a top Tweeter

Our Twitter page #27 in South Africa

22 September 2011 |

22 September, 2011 – Within six months of starting the @NelsonMandela Twitter account, it has been named the 27th biggest Tweeter in South Africa.

The social media influence rating site Klout, which scores more than 80-million individuals, has found that @NelsonMandela is “regularly recognised as a leader in your industry. When you speak, people listen”.

Nelson Mandela most trusted world figure

New study puts Madiba on top

22 September 2011 |

22 September, 2011 – More than 51 000 people in 25 countries voted for Nelson Mandela as number one in a new study designed to measure the degree to which a person is liked, respected, admired and trusted. The Reputation Institute released its findings yesterday.

New Mandela baby born

Nelson Mandela’s 12th great-grandchild has been born

20 September 2011 |

20 September, 2011 – A statement by Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela on behalf of the Mandela family was released on Saturday 17 September, 2011 and announces the birth earlier this month of Nelson Mandela’s 12th great-grandchild.

European Commission president in dialogue at Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Discuss global affairs with a focus on Africa

16 September 2011 |

16 September, 2011 – European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso today joined former South African President FW de Klerk and scholar Professor Njabulo Ndebele in a dialogue about the European Union’s role in global affairs, with a focus on Africa.

Media invitation

12 September 2011 |

12 September, 2011 – You are invited to cover a dialogue on the role of the European Union in global affairs, notably in its relations with Africa. European Commission President José Manuel Barroso will be in conversation with Former President F. W. De Klerk and Prof. Njabulo Ndebele.

Opening of the ninth Mandela Day container library

Valspan Primary School in Northern Cape Province gets reading

8 September 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

8 September, 2011 – The ninth Mandela Day container library officially opened on 7 September, 2011 in Valspan Primary School, Jan Kemp Dorp in the Northern Cape Province.