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Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks bikers and communities
The Foundation thanks the Mandela Day bikers and communities across South Africa for a successful Mandela Day campaign
20 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 20, 2010 – As Morgan Freeman prepares to leave South Africa after participating in the six-day ‘Bikers for Mandela Day’ tour, we would like to join him in thanking all who were involved.
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A call to build on the successes of Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Foundation thank the public for making Mandela Day a success
19 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 19, 2010 – On behalf of our Founder, Nelson Mandela, the trustees and the staff of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, we would like to thank all members of the public for making Nelson Mandela International Day 2010 such a resounding success.
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Nelson Mandela celebrates his 92nd birthday
Two of Madiba’s youngest great-granddaughters struggle to blow out candles on their own
18 July 2010 |
July 18, 2010 – Surrounded by members of his family, Nelson Mandela today celebrated his 92nd birthday at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg.
Mr Mandela started off his day by receiving visits from old friends including former Zambian Prime Minister, Kenneth Kaunda. Various other invited guests brought him gifts and cards.
He was later serenaded by a large group of his grand-children and great-grandchildren, most of whom wore Nelson Mandela Day t-shirts to mark the first United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day. Many of Mr Mandela’s family had been out volunteering at community projects before they arrived at his private birthday party.
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Pretoria children overwhelmed by the generous spirit of Mandela Day
Madiba’s spirit strong at Pretoria children’s home on Mandela Day
18 July 2010 |
July 18, 2010 – “Where’s Mr Mandela?”
The question bounced off the walls at the Itumeleng Children’s Shelter in Sunnyside in Pretoria this morning, as people young and old came together to mark the second annual Mandela Day. While Nelson Mandela wasn’t at the shelter in person, his spirit seemed to be everywhere.
Today, officials from the Nelson Mandela Foundation once again joined forces with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), braving the early morning cold to hand over books, toys, blankets and birthday cake to orphans and vulnerable children at the shelter.
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Children from Nelson Mandela’s villages wish him happy birthday
‘Happy birthday, dear grandpa, and many more years to come!’
17 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 17, 2010 – Ninety-two children from two of Nelson Mandela’s childhood villages in the Transkei travelled to Johannesburg to wish him happy birthday today.
The children, 67 from Mr Mandela’s birthplace of Mvezo, and 25 from the village of Qunu, where he moved to later in his childhood, met him at his Houghton home, where they got to meet him and to sing happy birthday to him.
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Across the world, people are getting behind Mandela Day
Individuals, organisations, businesses and governments around the world are showing their commitment to Mandela Day with a host of activities planned for July 18
16 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 16, 2010 – As the second annual Nelson Mandela Day approaches, people across the world are pledging to do something good within their local communities.
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Seventh Annual Lecture speaker wishes Mr Mandela happy birthday
Professor Muhammad Yunus sends his best wishes to Nelson Mandela
15 July 2010 | Category: Dialogue for Justice
July 20, 2010 – Professor Muhammad Yunus, who delivered the 2009 Annual Lecture at the Johannesburg City Hall last year, has sent birthday and best wishes to Nelson Mandela on his 92nd birthday.
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The United Nations celebrate Mandela Day
The United Nations embrace Nelson Mandela International Day
15 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 15, 2010 – In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of the former South African president’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
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The Elders launch new video for Mandela Day
Elders encourage us all to give 67 minutes to change the world
14 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 14, 2010 – The Elders – a group of eminent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela – have joined the former President of South Africa in a special message of support for Nelson Mandela International Day.
In a new video message shot during the Elders’ last visit to South Africa in June 2010, they urge people everywhere to give 67 minutes of their time to reach out to others in their communities.
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Bikers for Nelson Mandela Day depart from Johannesburg
Bikers hit the road in support of Mandela Day
13 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 13, 2010 – A group of 21 motorbike riders and a support team of around 20 people left the Nelson Mandela Foundation this morning on a six-day road trip to Cape Town to spread the word about Mandela Day. Actor Morgan Freeman is participating in the event, although he is not riding a bike.
The bikers, including Jack Devnarain, Jeremy Mansfield, Lehlohonolo Saint Seseli and Hanna Grobler, will work in community projects in various towns en route as their contribution to Mandela Day.
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