News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
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.
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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.
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Former President Mandela update: issued by the Presidency
11 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release
Former President Nelson Mandela continues to respond to treatment, and is still in a critical but stable condition.
President Jacob Zuma visited the former President again this morning, 11 July 2013.
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Former President Mandela responding to treatment: issued by the Presidency
10 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release
President Jacob Zuma visited former President Nelson Mandela this evening, 10 July 2013, and found him still critical but stable, and was informed by doctors that he was responding to treatment.
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Invitation to cover the announcement of a unique music initiative in honour of Mandela Day
10 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day, Press release
The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, together with R&B legend Joe Thomas and Yamaha South Africa, invite you to cover the announcement of a unique music initiative in honour of Mandela Day.
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Update on former President Mandela: issued by the Presidency
9 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Former President Nelson Mandela is still in a critical but stable condition in hospital in Pretoria, where he has been receiving treatment since 8 June 2013.
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Join a global movement for good
Pledge your support for Nelson Mandela International Day
8 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
18 July 2013 marks the 95th birthday of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, and the fourth Nelson Mandela International Day.
The vision behind this key event is simple: that each individual has the ability and responsibility to impact change.
Presidency update on former President Nelson Mandela: issued by the Presidency
4 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
President Jacob Zuma this afternoon, 4 July 2013, visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital to check on his condition.
The former President remains critical but stable. President Zuma thanked the nation and the international community for their continued support.
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Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture scheduled for 17 August 2013
Dr Mo Ibrahim to present this year’s Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
3 July 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Annual Lecture 2013
We are pleased to announce that the 11th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture will be delivered by Dr Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
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Update on former President Mandela's health: issued by the Presidency
27 June 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
President Jacob Zuma visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital in Pretoria today, 27 June, and was informed by the medical team that Madiba’s condition has improved during the course of the night. He remains critical but is now stable.
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