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Nelson Mandela sends a message of support to the Ghanaian Football Team

Nelson Mandela wishes Ghana good luck

2 July 2010 |

July 2, 2010 – In a letter sent today to the President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr Kwesi Nyantakyi, Mr Nelson Mandela wrote:

“On the historic occasion of the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted in Africa, it is a great pleasure to see that Ghana has reached the quarter finals. We join everybody on the continent and in the diaspora in wishing you success in the tournament going forward.”

Nelson Mandela Day exhibition opens at Maponya Mall, Soweto

‘Act, unite, speak, learn, listen, lead and remember’

1 July 2010 |

June 30, 2010 – In the run up to Mandela Day on July 18, a new exhibition on Nelson Mandela curated by the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Centre of Memory and Dialogue opened last night at Maponya Mall in Pimville, Soweto.

Foundation concerned about plight of non-nationals

We have a common humanity to share

29 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

June 29, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation is concerned about rumours surfacing that there are negative sentiments arising towards non-nationals in South Africa.

We have seen South Africans unite around a common support for African teams during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. We hope that this will lead to greater appreciation by South Africans of our place on this continent and that we will show greater solidarity with non-nationals. We have a common humanity to share and in many ways a common economic and social destiny and our Constitution guarantees the rights of all people in South Africa.

Substance abuse and insufficient medical support top community conversations agenda

Hot topics emerge as main concerns at community conversations across South Africa

28 June 2010 | Category: Dialogue for Justice

June 28, 2010 – During May and early June of this year a series of Nelson Mandela Foundation community conversations were held in towns representing six provinces across South Africa.

Common concerns emerging from some of these communities included drug and alcohol abuse, unprofessional treatment by clinic nurses and a shortage of clinic and medical staff.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation Calls for Continued Support of the FIFA World Cup and Nation Building

“The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall.”

27 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

June 27, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to congratulate South Africans on being great competitors, good sports and warm hosts of the 2010 World Cup.

Our participation in the matches saw us shine as gallant, but fair fighters. We did not make it to the final 16, but we can all hold our heads high after our performances both on and off the field.

Nelson Mandela Foundation hosts Legacy Gala Dinner

Join us as we celebrate and contribute to the legacy of Nelson Mandela

25 June 2010 |

June 25, 2010 – Working to keep Nelson Mandela’s legacy alive, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is hosting a Legacy Gala Dinner, at the Sandton Convention Centre this July.

Former US President Bill Clinton endorses Mandela Day

President Clinton encourages people to do something good on July 18

24 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day

June 24, 2010 – Former US President Bill Clinton spoke at the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Centre of Memory and Dialogue today in support of Mandela Day on July 18.

Mandela Day is a day of public service when members of the public are encouraged to do something good for at least 67 minutes in honour of more than 67 years that Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service and the fight for social justice.

Many sixty sevens for Mandela Day – A statement from Ariel Dorfman

I like the number 67

23 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Mandela Day

June 23, 2010 – I like the idea of 67 minutes dedicated on Mandela Day to making the world a better place, closer to our dreams, farther from our nightmares. And 67 minutes every day after that.

Zinedine Zidane and Reggie Bush visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Nelson Mandela Foundation showcases its work to two of the world’s biggest sports stars

21 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

June 22, 2010 – Yesterday American football star Reggie Bush and French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation to learn more about the Foundation’s work.

French learners get creative for Mandela Day

High school projects celebrate South African diversity

21 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day

June 21, 2010 – A high school class at Lycée Godart-Roger – a school based in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France – has created a project for Mandela Day 2010, which takes place on July 18.