News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Community Conversations Conference to drive AIDS dialogue

In conversation on the global AIDS response and development agenda

23 August 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

The German Academy for International Cooperation (GIZ), together with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, will on 26 August, 2013 host a dialogue about targeting the global AIDS response and how it can and should inform the post-2015 development agenda.

Centre of Memory and Japanese Association of International Cultural Heritage join forces

Partner exhibition highlights life and times of Nelson Mandela

13 August 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

The launch of an international exhibition showcase in Japan that highlights the life and times of Nelson Mandela, is a celebration of two countries’ joint efforts to reach diverse audiences and generate creative narratives under the theme “human dignity”.

491 Days: Prisoner Number 1323/69 – Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s book now on shelves

10 August 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications

A few hours before dawn on 12 May 1969, security police stormed the Soweto home of Winnie Mandela and detained her in the presence of her two young daughters, then aged nine and 10.

Embrace Tomorrow: a conversation without borders

8 August 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice

How do South Africa’s young leaders and change-makers envision the future of the continent?

This was the theme of a revolutionary dialogue co-hosted by the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and the Clinton Foundation on the evening of 7 August 2013.

Please be aware of latest sms scam

7 August 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory has been made aware of a scam currently circulating via sms that informs the receiver they have won a sum of money in the Nelson Mandela Charity Award.

Clinton Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory to host global conversation: Embrace Tomorrow

4 August 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Press release

President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Professor Njabulo S Ndebele will lead a dialogue in South Africa conversation to be livestreamed exclusively on Facebook.

Long Walk to Freedom coming to the big screen

25 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Due for release soon is the big-screen dramatisation of Nelson Mandela's autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom.

Titled 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and produced by Anant Singh, the project is authorised by Mr Mandela.

President Mandela shows sustained improvement: issued by the Presidency

22 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

Former President Mandela is still in a critical condition in hospital, but shows sustained improvement.

Madiba is steadily improving: issued by the Presidency

18 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

President Jacob Zuma wishes the founding father of the nation and first President of a united democratic South Africa, Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, a happy 95th birthday.

The 50th anniversary of the Rivonia Trial

12 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The approaching 50th anniversary of the Rivonia Trial, which saw Nelson Mandela and seven others sentenced to life imprisonment, will attract much media attention. To assist the media in their reporting we have compiled two timelines, both accessible online.