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Condolences on the passing of Alf Kumalo
22 October 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Bra’ Alf Kumalo, one of South Africa’s most eminent photographers and one who closely documented the life of Nelson Mandela, both before and after his imprisonment.
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Condolences on the passing of Sedick Isaacs
19 October 2012 |
On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory we extend our condolences on the passing of former political prisoner Mr Sedick Isaacs.
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Second phase of the Nelson Mandela Digital Archive launched
Never-before-seen apartheid materials feature as part of collection of online historical exhibitions
10 October 2012 | Steve Biko’s history brought to life online | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Today, Google is launching 42 online historical exhibitions telling the stories behind some of the major events of the past century. Among the stories told are a number of exhibitions featuring archive material about apartheid, including never-before-seen items about some of the most iconic heroes of the struggle.
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Death of Zwelakhe Sisulu
4 October 2012 |
It was with deep sadness that we at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory heard of the untimely passing away today of Zwelakhe Sisulu.
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A banner of birthday messages for Madiba
12 September 2012 | Category: Mandela Day
Learners from Theo Wassenaar Primary School in Robertsham, south of Gauteng, visited the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory recently to hand over a special birthday gift for Nelson Mandela.
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Ahmed Kathrada remembers heroes of the struggle on Mandela Day
12 September 2012 | Category: Mandela Day
The ethos of International Nelson Mandela Day is to take action and inspire change – not just on Madiba’s birthday, but every day.
Across the globe individuals and groups take part in Mandela Day in various ways, from helping out at care centres and schools to planting trees and handing out food parcels to those in need.
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MTN Y’ello Rose benefiting Free State community
5 September 2012 | Category: Mandela Day
SAfm presenter and one of the inaugural MTN Y’ello Rose beneficiaries Tsepiso Makwetla partnered with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and pre-eminent local film producer Anant Singh to launch a film project at the Aha Setjhaba Primary School in the Free State yesterday, 4 September.
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Mandela Day Libraries Project 2012
2 September 2012 | Category: Mandela Day
The Mandela Day Libraries Project, which began in 2011 with the establishment of 13 libraries in primary schools throughout South Africa, kicked off its 2012 programme with the opening of two new container libraries in August.
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Condolences on the passing of Dr Neville Alexander
27 August 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
On behalf of our Chairperson, Board of Trustees and staff of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, we would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Dr Neville Alexander, who passed away on 27 August 2012 at the age of 75.
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Tenth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture: Mary Robinson speaks on citizenship and common purpose
Lecture addresses concepts of freedom, truth and democracy
5 August 2012 |
Mary Robinson, president of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice and former president of Ireland, delivered the Tenth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on Sunday, 5 August 2012 at the Cape Town City Hall.
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