News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

A clearer picture

Information comes to light on Madiba photo

7 November 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Nov 7, 2007 – This photograph of Mr Nelson Mandela has been published many times but it is only now that information about it has become available.

Memorialising Tanzania’s founders of the nation

Foundation meets with Tanzanian government in Dar es Salaam

30 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Oct 30, 2007 – Representatives from the Nelson Mandela Foundation recently visited Tanzania to share ideas and experiences with government officials on how to preserve the legacy of Tanzania’s founders of the nation.

One man, many names

Each of Mr Nelson Mandela’s names has a special significance

25 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Oct 22, 2007 – Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is sometimes called by other names.

Each name has its own special meaning and story. When you use them you should know what you are saying and why. So here is a brief explanation of each name.

You’ve done it again!

Madiba congratulates victorious Boks

20 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Oct 20, 2007 – “You’ve done it again! Well done, Bokke! We are a winning nation. Outstanding! Well done Boys. You are our pride!”  – N R Mandela

High resolution media images available.

Tribute to Oliver Tambo

Bust unveiled in London

20 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Oct 19, 2007 – A bust of the former African National Congress (ANC) president, the late Mr Oliver “OR” Tambo, was unveiled yesterday in London, in a park near the former home of Mr Tambo, his wife Adelaide and their family.

Bring it home, Boks!

Madiba’s message to Boks to be broadcast on SABC television

20 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Oct 19, 2007 — Former President Nelson Mandela is regrettably unable to accept the invitation from the Springboks to attend the Rugby World Cup Final in Paris tomorrow as he requires rest after recent travels. You can watch his video message to the Amabokoboko by clicking here. Or follow this link for media images.

Remembering Black Wednesday

Foundation honours journalists who have contributed to the struggle for freedom

16 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

This week, the 30th anniversary of Black Wednesday, we remember the role of the courageous journalists, newspapers, anti-apartheid organisations and activists targeted by the apartheid regime in 1977.

They sacrificed their freedom in their quest to inform the public about the realities of our country then; and in the struggle for democracy.

Archives and Justice

Transforming South Africa’s archives into tools for justice

8 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications

Bringing South Africa’s archives out into the bright light of democracy is the mission of Mr Verne Harris, head of the Memory Programme at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and author of the recently published Archives and Justice – A South African Perspective.

Madiba and Chancellor Merkel meet

Chancellor Merkel on state visit to South Africa

6 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Mr Nelson Mandela met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at his office in Johannesburg today.

Ms Merkel is on a two-day state visit to South Africa as part of her first tour of sub-Saharan Africa.

Madiba announces Johannesburg 46664 concert

HIV/AIDS awareness music concert to be held on December 1

1 October 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

A 46664 concert will be staged in Johannesburg on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2007, Mr Nelson Mandela announced today.

The first 46664 concert, aimed at raising HIV/AIDS awareness, was held in Cape Town in 2003. Concerts in George, South Africa (2005), Madrid, Spain (2005) and Tromsø, Norway (2005) have followed.

The Johannesburg concert will be supported by the City of Johannesburg, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and 94.7 Highveld Stereo, a Johannesburg-based radio station.