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Foundation releases 2009 annual report
Significant progress made towards establishing the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and Dialogue as a world-class facility
17 November 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
November 17, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation released its 2009 annual report today.
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UN General Assembly declares July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day
Resolution to adopt Nelson Mandela International Day unanimous
11 November 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
November 11, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation and its sister charities are pleased with the United Nations General Assembly’s declaration of July 18, Nelson Mandela’s birthday, as “Nelson Mandela International Day”, an international day of activism.
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Foundation hosts workshop on proposed development institute
Workshop looks at the feasibility of setting up a regional institute for development studies
10 November 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
November 10, 2009 – There is a need to set up a regional institute for development studies which gathers, creates and disseminates knowledge with a view to influencing policy makers in order to meet Africa’s development challenges.
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In memoriam
9 November 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
November 9, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation is deeply saddened by the news of Eleanor Kasrils’ death. We honour her profound contribution to the struggle for justice in South Africa. She will be sorely missed. We extend our sympathy to her husband, Ronnie Kasrils, the rest of her family and all those who knew her well.
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Albert Park moves into action
Migrants and locals work as a community to address their concerns
5 November 2009 | Category: Dialogue for Justice
November 5, 2009 – “It’s only us who can really understand our challenges and come up with appropriate solutions. The time for talking is over. It’s now time for action.”
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Invictus celebrates the unifying role of Madiba
Hollywood movie looks at the role Mr Mandela played in South Africa’s victorious 1995 Rugby World Cup campaign
5 November 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
November 5, 2009 – A pivotal moment in South Africa’s long struggle towards a democratic, unified South Africa took place on a rugby field.
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Mandela Day mosaic unveiled
An artwork depicting Nelson Mandela’s declaration ‘it’s in your hands’ revealed at Bertrams Junior School in Johannesburg
3 November 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
November 3, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation, in association with the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the Atterbury Foundation, unveiled a beautiful mosaic artwork at Bertrams Junior School in Johannesburg today.
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Nelson Mandela well and enjoying retirement
Statement from the Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Professor GJ Gerwel
30 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 30, 2009 – There has been a great deal of speculation recently about the state of Mr Mandela’s health. Rumours have even been spread that he is extremely ill.
The fact is that Mr Mandela is as well as one can expect of someone who is 91 years old and who has lived an active and demanding life, as he has.
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Ambassadors’ partners visit Foundation
NMF looks forward to continued relationship with International Diplomatic Spouses Association
29 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 29, 2009 – The International Diplomatic Spouses Association (IDSA) paid a visit to the Nelson Mandela Foundation earlier this month, on Friday, October 9, to find out more about the organisation and to offer its support.
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Call for applications: Director, Archival Platform Project
The Foundation and UCT invite applications for the position of director of the Archival Platform Project
28 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 28, 2009 – The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Nelson Mandela Foundation invite applications for the position of director for their joint Archival Platform Project. The appointment will be for a period of two and a half years as from January 2010.
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