News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Palestinian students take a tour of the Foundation’s offices

A group of Palestinian human rights students learnt about Nelson Mandela’s leadership legacy

5 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

July 5, 2010 – A group of 10 Palestinian students visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s offices on Friday to learn about Nelson Mandela and his fight for democracy in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela meets the Black Stars

Ghana can return home with their heads held high

3 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

July 3, 2010 – Nelson Mandela was introduced to members of the Black Stars football team and their manager, coach and technical team at his house in Houghton this afternoon.

The meeting followed an earlier one with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and other members of the family at her house in Soweto.

South Korean businessman supports the Nelson Mandela Foundation

‘We need more statesmen like Mr Mandela’

2 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

July 2, 2010 – Today eminent South Korean businessman Chung Mong-Joon showed his support for the Nelson Mandela Foundation and made a financial contribution to assist with its ongoing work.

Chung, a shareholder in Hyundai Heavy Industries and vice-president of FIFA, who is in South Africa for the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, pledged to assist with the Foundation’s work.

Foundation concerned about plight of non-nationals

We have a common humanity to share

29 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

June 29, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation is concerned about rumours surfacing that there are negative sentiments arising towards non-nationals in South Africa.

We have seen South Africans unite around a common support for African teams during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. We hope that this will lead to greater appreciation by South Africans of our place on this continent and that we will show greater solidarity with non-nationals. We have a common humanity to share and in many ways a common economic and social destiny and our Constitution guarantees the rights of all people in South Africa.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation Calls for Continued Support of the FIFA World Cup and Nation Building

“The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall.”

27 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

June 27, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to congratulate South Africans on being great competitors, good sports and warm hosts of the 2010 World Cup.

Our participation in the matches saw us shine as gallant, but fair fighters. We did not make it to the final 16, but we can all hold our heads high after our performances both on and off the field.

Former US President Bill Clinton endorses Mandela Day

President Clinton encourages people to do something good on July 18

24 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day

June 24, 2010 – Former US President Bill Clinton spoke at the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Centre of Memory and Dialogue today in support of Mandela Day on July 18.

Mandela Day is a day of public service when members of the public are encouraged to do something good for at least 67 minutes in honour of more than 67 years that Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service and the fight for social justice.

Many sixty sevens for Mandela Day – A statement from Ariel Dorfman

I like the number 67

23 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Mandela Day

June 23, 2010 – I like the idea of 67 minutes dedicated on Mandela Day to making the world a better place, closer to our dreams, farther from our nightmares. And 67 minutes every day after that.

Zinedine Zidane and Reggie Bush visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Nelson Mandela Foundation showcases its work to two of the world’s biggest sports stars

21 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

June 22, 2010 – Yesterday American football star Reggie Bush and French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation to learn more about the Foundation’s work.

French learners get creative for Mandela Day

High school projects celebrate South African diversity

21 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day

June 21, 2010 – A high school class at Lycée Godart-Roger – a school based in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France – has created a project for Mandela Day 2010, which takes place on July 18.

Soccer Gogos visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Gogos for Mandela get some Madiba magic

18 June 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

June 18, 2010 – A festive atmosphere filled the Nelson Mandela Foundation this afternoon as “Gogos for Mandela” visited.

The Vakhegula Vakhegula Football Club, popularly known as Gogos for Mandela, are a group of South African grannies aged between 49 and 84 who have their own football league in the rural province of Limpopo.