News

A stalwart in our freedom struggle has passed away

Condolences on MaSiSulu’s passing

3 June 2011 |

3 June, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, board of Trustees and staff, we would like to offer our deepest condolences on the passing last night of MaSisulu to her family, comrades and friends.

In Pursuit of Liberty: Legality vs Justice

Exhibition hosted by the Foundation to open soon

30 May 2011 |

30 May, 2011 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation in association with Pambili Productions and South African History Online (SAHO) will open an exhibition on June 14, 2011 depicting apartheid courts as a site of struggle. ‘In Pursuit of Liberty: Legality vs. Justice’ examines three case studies to illustrate the heroism, martyrdom and the ethical arguments that informed freedom fighters – leaders and foot soldiers alike – in the liberation struggle.

The men behind the uniform

Nelson Mandela’s prison warders

30 May 2011 |

30 May, 2011 – During over 27 years of incarceration in apartheid prisons, Nelson Mandela formed relationships not only with his fellow prisoners, but also with those who kept him behind bars: his warders.

Friends and family mourn the passing of John Mavuso

Our deepest condolences

27 May 2011 |

27 May, 2011– On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Board of Trustees and staff, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of John Solane Mavuso who passed away in hospital in Midrand on Tuesday, 24 May, 2011.

Arthur Goldreich passes away

Our deepest condolences

25 May 2011 |

25 May, 2011– On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Board of Trustees and staff we offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Arthur Goldreich who passed away, aged 82, on Tuesday. He is survived by his sons Nicholas, Paul, Amos and Eden.

‘The Axe and the Tree’ premieres in South Africa

Film confronts the themes of political persecution and violence in Zimbabwe

24 May 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

24 May, 2011 – The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), Curious Pictures and Pivot Pictures hosted the premier of The Axe and the Tree: Zimbabwe’s Legacy of Political Violence at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, South Africa.

Second launch of Mandela International Day 2011

23 May 2011 |

23 May, 2011 – Today saw the second official launch of Mandela International Day, which takes place annually on July 18, Mr Mandela’s birthday. The launch, which was held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, saw eight university students from around the country expressing what Mr Mandela means to them, and what individuals can do on Mandela Day.

Call for Expression of Interest for NGOs to implement Community Conversations on HIV/AIDS

Call for NGOs to implement Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Community Dialogues

20 May 2011 | Category: Dialogue for Justice

20 May, 2011– The Nelson Mandela Foundation, in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, calls on experienced non-governmental organisations capable of implementing community dialogues in all South African provinces to submit Expressions of Interest. 

Madiba’s vote

19 May 2011 |

May 19, 2011 – I have noted speculation in the media about who my father voted for earlier this week. It was clear all along where his historical allegiance lies. We know that this has not changed. As he said in 2008, “I would be nothing without the ANC.”

We call upon all political parties to respect his constitutional right to privacy and to end this unnecessary and cheap politicking. We urge them to rather focus on nation building and service delivery for our people.

Press release issued by Princess Zenani Dlamini.

Mandela International Day 2011 launch

16 May 2011 |

May 16, 2011 – You are invited to cover the 2nd launch of Nelson Mandela International Day 2011.