News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Statement by the Acting President Kgalema Motlanthe on the health of former President Nelson Mandela

“No need to panic”

28 January 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

January 28, 2011 – There has been mounting concern about the health of the former President Nelson Mandela. We wish to confirm that Dr Mandela is in Milpark Hospital undergoing a few specialised tests and investigations. Given the medical history of our former President, his health over the last few years and his age, these tests are necessary in order to provide optimal health care.

Media statement on President Mandela

27 January 2011 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

January 27, 2011 – The Presidency calls for calm and restraint amid reports that the media is camping outside a Johannesburg hospital where former President Nelson Mandela is hospitalised.

Nelson Mandela as life-long archivist

A look at Nelson Mandela’s commitment to securing his personal archive

8 December 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

December 8, 2010 – Nelson Mandela is known for being meticulous in his notetaking and recordkeeping and while in prison would always write a draft copy of every letter that he sent in a series of exercise books. In late March 1971 two of these hardcover notebooks were taken from his cell on Robben Island by a warder.

Foreign language editions of Conversations with Myself a hit

Nelson Mandela’s latest book popular in France and Portugal

1 December 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications

December 1, 2010 – Nelson Mandela’s new book, Conversations with Myself, released on October 12, 2010, has taken readers in France and Portugal by storm.

Foundation commemorates World AIDS Day

Nelson Mandela Foundation commemorates World AIDS Day with community conversations

30 November 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Mandela Day

November 30, 2010 – According to new research by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Sub-Saharan Africa has made immense progress in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Passing of Bertha Gxowa

Foundation sends condolences to ANC stalwart’s family

19 November 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

November 19, 2010 – On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Board of Trustees and staff we express our sadness at the passing of MaBertha Gxowa and would like to offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Nelson Mandela meets Bafana Bafana and US Football team

Bafana Bafana and United States football meet Nelson Mandela

18 November 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

November 18, 2010 – The United States football team and Bafana Bafana today together paid a courtesy call on Nelson Mandela at his office in Houghton Johannesburg after Wednesday night’s Nelson Mandela Challenge in Cape Town.

Help make Nelson Mandela’s retirement peaceful

Foundation reiterates the call for a peaceful retirement for Mr Mandela

11 November 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day

November 11, 2010 – Nelson Mandela receives at least 4 000 messages a month from people throughout the world. Many of these pay tribute to Mr Mandela and wish him well in his retirement.  However, there are just as many requests: for his signature, a message of support, a public appearance or an interview. There are also continued injunctions for him to intervene in struggles around the world, and to endorse various causes.

‘Conversations with Myself’ launch - a photo essay

The South African launch of ‘Conversations with Myself’ was held at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg

1 November 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications

November 1, 2010 – The official South African launch of Nelson Mandela’s new book Conversations with Myself was held at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg with acclaimed South African playwright and actor John Kani reading extracts from the book and leading a discussion between Mr Mandela’s close friend and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada, his youngest daughter Zindzi Mandela and his great-grandson Luvuyo Mandela.

Official South African launch of ‘Conversations with Myself’ held today

Family and friends recount personal memories of Nelson Mandela

30 October 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications

October 30, 2010 – The official South African launch of Nelson Mandela’s new book Conversations with Myself was held today at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg.