News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Condolences on the passing of NoMoscow Dalindyebo

On behalf of our Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Founder and staff of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory we record our deepest condolences on the passing of NoMoscow Dalindeybo.

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Statement on the passing of Professor Phillip Tobias

On behalf of our Founder, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and the staff of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Professor Phillip Tobias.

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Madiba arrives in Qunu

The Presidency is pleased to confirm that former President Nelson Mandela has today, 29 May 2012, arrived at his home in Qunu, Eastern Cape.

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Madiba moves back to Qunu

President Jacob Zuma is pleased to announce that former President Nelson Mandela is to return to his home in Qunu in the Eastern Cape tomorrow, 29 May 2012.

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New Polo Vivo to assist in promoting Mandela's legacy

Mechanical boost for the Centre of Memory

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory has received a mechanical boost to assist it to continue promoting Mr Mandela’s legacy.

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Donors recognised at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Legacy Champion certificates awarded

Last night the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory hosted a donor recognition ceremony. Centre Trustees, Minister of Human Settlements Tokyo Sexwale and Irene Menell, gave Legacy Champion certificates to the Government of India and Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. The Government of India was also recognised for its contribution to the Centre’s building with the unveiling of a plaque at the front entrance.

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President Clinton’s reception raises over R3m for the Foundation

On 23 February, 2012 former President Bill Clinton hosted a benefit in his private office in New York to honour the lasting legacy of Nelson Mandela. The event marked the launch of a Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory initiative to promote the Mandela legacy globally in the years ahead.

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Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory sends condolences on the passing of Ben Bella

On behalf of our Founder, our Trustees, Chairperson of the Board and staff we would like to offer our condolences to the family and comrades of the late Ben Bella.

The former freedom fighter and former President of Algeria passed away on 11 April at the age of 95.

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Launch of the Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Media invitation

Members of the media are invited to cover the launch of the Pedestrian Safety Campaign, to be held at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory tomorrow.

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@NelsonMandela reaches 100 000 followers on Twitter

One year milestone on Twitter

A year after starting on Twitter, @NelsonMandela has 100 000 followers who receive daily authentic historic quotes and other information by Nelson Mandela.

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