News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Remembering 2 February 1990

South Africa a much-improved country

2 February 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

2 February, 2012 – Today we are marking the 22nd anniversary of President FW de Klerk’s historic announcement that Nelson Mandela would be freed and political organisations would be unbanned.

Mandalas for Mandela

Gauteng learners create inspirational works of art for Madiba

30 January 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

29 January, 2012 – “Mandala” is the Sanskrit word for “circle”. It is often associated with the quest for peace and healing. In many cultures it is used to help to find a spiritual centre. In 2011 Brenda Devar-Sakellarides of The Joburg Arts Alive International Festival commissioned Imbali Visual Literacy Project to implement the school art project Mandalas for Mandela in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and Constitution Hill.

Former President Mandela’s sister passes away

Statement by Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela on behalf of the Mandela family

30 January 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

29 January, 2012 – It is with great sadness that the Mandelas learned last night of the death of Nothusile Bhulehluthi (nee Nokuthamba Mandela), a family elder and the last surviving sibling of Nkosi Dalibhunga, the former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Former President Mandela returns to Johannesburg

28 January 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

28 January 2012 – Former President Nelson Mandela will return to his home in Johannesburg on Sunday 29 January 2012, as routine maintenance has to be undertaken at his Qunu home in the Eastern Cape.

Tribute to Jonas Gwangwa at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Exhibition highlights musical career and contribution to the struggle

27 January 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

27 January, 2012 – Kukude Lapho Sivelakhona: The life and times of Jonas Gwangwa, is an exhibition currently hosted at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory that pays tribute to Jonas Gwangwa.

ANC is 100 years old

Congratulations on reaching centenary

5 January 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

5 January, 2012 – The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory congratulates the African National Congress (ANC) on reaching the milestone of one hundred years since its founding in 1912.

Its contribution to the struggle for justice in South Africa over a century is inestimable.

Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory extends condolences to family of Ilse Naude

Rest in peace, “Tannie Ilse”

31 December 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

31 December, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Trustees and Staff we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ilse Naude who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98.

Madiba is fine and resting in Qunu

30 December 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

30 December, 2011 – Former President Nelson Mandela is in good health, good spirits and enjoying the festive season at his home in Qunu.

Secure way to help promote Nelson Mandela’s legacy

Centre of Memory has enhanced web security

21 December 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

21 December, 2011 – The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory website now offers enhanced security for donors making online contributions to help promote Mr Mandela’s legacy. An Extended Validation (EV) security certificate, which was recently implemented on the online donations page, ensures that donors’ confidential information stays safe from internet fraud, phishing scams and identity theft.

Passing of Judge Fikile Bam

Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory sends condolences to family, comrades and friends

18 December 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

18 December, 2011 – On behalf of our Founder, Trustees and staff, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory sends its deepest condolences to the family, comrades and friends of the late Judge Fikile Bam.

Justice Bam passed away on Sunday 18 December 2011 after a long battle with cancer.