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Statement regarding a so-called foreword to a book attributed to President Denis Sassou Nguesso
Foundation reiterates its stance regarding the so-called foreword to Congo president’s book
25 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 25, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s CEO Achmat Dangor reiterates the Foundation’s stance that Nelson Mandela has not written the preface to the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s book.
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Foundation and SAHA submit concerns about Protection of Personal Information Bill
Submission raises three areas of concern about the proposed Act
22 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 22, 2009 – On September 30 this year, the Nelson Mandela Foundation convened a workshop to discuss the proposed Protection of Personal Information Act.
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Abuse of Nelson Mandela’s name
Mr Mandela did not write foreword to book by Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso, as claimed
20 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 20, 2009 – It has come to the attention of the Nelson Mandela Foundation that a book by Denis Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of Congo, claims to have a foreword written by Nelson Mandela. This is a false claim. Mr Mandela has neither read the book nor written a foreword for it.
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Ahmed Kathrada exhibition celebrates 20 years of freedom
Nelson Mandela Foundation and Ahmed Kathrada Foundation launch exhibition
17 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 17, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation partnered to launch an exhibition about South African freedom struggle hero Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada last night at the former Women’s Prison at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.
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Foundation hosts launch of Alf Kumalo’s book
Through My Lens tells the story of photographer’s life through pictures
15 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 15, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted the launch of veteran photographer Alf Kumalo’s book Through My Lens last night.
The book, Kumalo’s third, was published by NB Publishers and tells the story of his life through his pictures and the text of award-winning journalist Tanya Farber.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation and Vodacom Foundation celebrate 10 years of existence
Foundations give back to organisations that went beyond the call of duty on Mandela Day
14 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
October 14, 2009 – The Vodacom Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Foundation came together yesterday evening in Johannesburg, South Africa, to celebrate 10 years of their existence by giving something back.
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Foundation congratulates President Barack Obama
US president receives the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
9 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 9, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation, on behalf of its Founder Nelson Mandela, welcomes the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama.
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Constitution Hill Trust honours Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada
Veteran anti-apartheid activists awarded for democracy, constitutionalism and human rights
7 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 7, 2009 – Nelson Mandela and Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada were honoured at a gala dinner at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg last night in recognition of their sacrifices and outstanding contribution to democracy, constitutionalism and human rights in South Africa.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund honours Nelson Mandela
Mr Mandela wins the 2009 International Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award
1 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 1, 2009 – Nelson Mandela has been awarded the 2009 Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). A handover event was held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg yesterday.
The TMCF describes the award as “the highest honour presented to an individual whose international impact on social justice, equality, public service and leadership embodies the spirit of Marshall’s legacy”.
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New exhibition honours photo-journalist GR Naidoo
Foundation celebrates the work and life of a man who lived non-racialism
1 October 2009 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
October 1, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation has launched a new exhibition in Johannesburg. Entitled GR Naidoo: A Generous Eye it celebrates the work and life of GR Naidoo, a newshound who was committed to reporting on South Africa’s freedom struggle and who, himself, lived the non-racialism he worked to help create.
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