News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Foundation supports Take a Girl Child to Work campaign
The Nelson Mandela Foundation again hosts a young learner for the Take a Girl Child to Work campaign
19 August 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
August 19, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation has taken part for the second year in a row in the Take a Girl Child to Work campaign, hosting 13-year-old Nomvula Sikhakhane from Rand Girls’ School on Thursday, August 19.
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Joe Matthews passes away
Foundation sends condolences to ANC stalwart’s family
19 August 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
August 19, 2010 – On behalf of our Founder, Chairman, Board of Trustees and staff we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joe Matthews, who passed away earlier today.
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Gogo for Mandela recalls women’s march on Union Buildings in 1956
August 9 is a chance to reflect on the role of women in the struggle against apartheid
9 August 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
August 9, 2010 – Angelinah Hlophe, one of the “Gogos for Mandela”, a group of South African grannies between the ages of 49 and 84 who have their own football league in Limpopo, recalls participating in the women’s march on the Union Buildings in 1956.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation accepts donation from SAP
Software solutions firm commits R1-million to support the Foundation’s work
2 August 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
August 2, 2010 – Today the Nelson Mandela Foundation accepted a generous donation of R1-million from business software solutions firm SAP.
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Ariel Dorfman reads to children as part of his Mandela Day activities
World-renowned author reads to children for Mandela Day
30 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Mandela Day
July 30, 2010 –Yesterday Ariel Dorfman spent time at Bertrams Junior School reading to young learners as part of his Mandela Day commitments.
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Thousands turn out in support of Mandela Day
First official Nelson Mandela International Day a massive success around the world
27 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 27, 2010 – The first official Nelson Mandela International Day saw thousands of people turn out to honour Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice.
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Vodacom employee volunteers at children’s home for Mandela Day
Umayya Theba, from Vodacom’s online marketing department, writes about her Mandela Day experience at New Beginningz Orphanage
26 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 30, 2010 – Spending time with abandoned babies and toddlers at an orphanage is something that I have not done since my university days. I am ashamed to admit that, but the Mandela Day campaign was an awesome opportunity to serve my community and spread love where it’s needed most.
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People wish Nelson Mandela happy birthday at Maponya Mall
People take the opportunity to wish Mr Mandela happy birthday at the Nelson Mandela Day exhibition in Soweto
22 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 22, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Day exhibition in Maponya Mall in Soweto saw hundreds of people write birthday wishes to Mr Mandela.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks bikers and communities
The Foundation thanks the Mandela Day bikers and communities across South Africa for a successful Mandela Day campaign
20 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 20, 2010 – As Morgan Freeman prepares to leave South Africa after participating in the six-day ‘Bikers for Mandela Day’ tour, we would like to join him in thanking all who were involved.
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A call to build on the successes of Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Foundation thank the public for making Mandela Day a success
19 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 19, 2010 – On behalf of our Founder, Nelson Mandela, the trustees and the staff of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, we would like to thank all members of the public for making Nelson Mandela International Day 2010 such a resounding success.
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