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Foundation extends condolences to family of Nat Bregman

Bregman was Mr Mandela’s ‘first white friend’

21 July 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

21 July, 2011 — On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Board of Trustees and staff, we extend our deep condolences to the family and friends of Nat Bregman who passed away in hospital, last night at the age of 88.

Mr Bregman shared an office with Mr Mandela for three years in the early 1940s at Johannesburg attorneys Sidelksy, Witkin and Eidelman, where they did their articles together.

Sensational singers set to entertain at 2011 annual lecture

We learn more about the musicians singing at the annual lecture

20 July 2011 | Category: Dialogue for Justice

20 July, 2011 — Listening to the vocal collaborations of Christopher Vale, Katleho Mogase and Phenye Modiane is sure to bring on goose bumps. These talented musicians, each at different stages of their respective degrees at the University of Pretoria, will be led by Paul Ferreira on piano and provide entertainment at the ninth annual lecture at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Nelson Mandela celebrates his 93rd birthday

Madiba spends the day with family at his home in Qunu

18 July 2011 |

18 July, 2011 – Today Nelson Mandela celebrates his 93rd birthday. He is pictured here surrounded by family at his home in Qunu in the Eastern Cape.

Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Côte d’Ivoire to support Mandela Day 2011

18 July 2011 |

18 July, 2011 – In order to make a maximum impact on Mandela Day, the Embassy of South Africa in Côte d’Ivoire and other volunteers identified a community health centre in Abobo, Avocatier Village, called “Union pour la Gestion de la Formation Sanitaire d’Abobo-Avocatier”, which had been damaged during the recent crisis and is in need of serious rehabilitation.

Morgan Freeman and Sir Richard Branson help welcome back Bikers For Mandela Day

18 July 2011 |

Pretoria, 18 July 2011, 14h00 – On this special day, the 93rd birthday of Mr Nelson Mandela, Bikers For Mandela Day arrived back at the Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre in Pretoria on Nelson Mandela International Day to a rousing reception from sponsors, supporters and two very special virtual guests.

Nelson Mandela on the eve of his 93rd birthday

Madiba celebrates with family members at his home in Qunu

17 July 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

17 July, 2011 – Nelson Mandela enjoyed seeing some members of his family at his home in Qunu in the Eastern Cape, the day before his 93rd birthday.

Bikers for Mandela Day riders reflect on their journey around South Africa

17 July 2011 |

17 July, 2011 – As much as this year’s Bikers For Mandela Day has been a physical challenge over the 2 200kms that will have been covered by the time the bikers arrive back tomorrow, the emotional impact on the group has been as powerful,  – especially after the three Mpumulanga-projects visited this weekend.

The Making of Social Justice: Pluralism, Cohesion and Social Participation

16 July 2011 |

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Another poignant day as Bikers For Mandela Day remember Samora Machel

15 July 2011 |

15 July, 2011 – Mbuzini: With over 1 500km of the 2 200km journey now behind them, Bikers For Mandela Day are on the home stretch of this epic initiative to spread and live the ethos of Nelson Mandela International Day.

Spreading the Mandela Day ethos through lots of action on Day Four!

14 July 2011 |

14 July, 2011 – Jozini: Without a lengthy journey ahead of them on Day Four, Bikers For Mandela Day were able to spend 67 minutes doing good at several projects in the Jozini area. In this, it was one of the most ambitious days for the expedition members when it came to spreading the Mandela Day ethos through action!