News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Former President Mandela’s condition remains unchanged: issued by the Presidency

25 June 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Former President Nelson Mandela’s condition remains unchanged in hospital and doctors continue to do their best to ensure his recovery, well-being and comfort.

Message of thanks by Mrs Graca Machel

17 June 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Madiba once said: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made in the lives of others ...” I have thought of his words on each occasion the world stood with him, making a difference to him, in his healing.

Mandela family visit Madiba in hospital: issued by Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela

12 June 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela accompanied by other members of the Mandela family visited Nkosi Dalibhunga Nelson Mandela in hospital this morning. Though it is a difficult period for the Mandela family, Nkosi Zwelivelile and the rest of the family have been heartened by the overwhelming messages of support from the public.

Update on former President Mandela: issued by the Presidency

11 June 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

President Jacob Zuma last night, 10 June 2013, met with the medical team that is treating former President Nelson Mandela, and they gave him a thorough briefing. The former President is still in a serious, but stable condition in a Pretoria hospital.

Appointment of Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

29 May 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is pleased to announce that on Tuesday 28 May 2013, Professor Njabulo S Ndebele was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory. Prof. Ndebele had been serving as Acting Chairman since the passing of Prof. Jakes Gerwel in November last year.

Celebrating Nelson Mandela’s legacy

Refurbished Centre of Memory honours the past and commemorates new beginnings

27 May 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

On 27 May 1963, Nelson Mandela arrived at Robben Island as a prisoner for the first time.

Fifty years later, looking back on that tumultuous period in his life, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Houghton, Johannesburg, celebrated the culmination of a five-year transition that saw Mr. Mandela’s post-presidential office transformed into a public and dialogue facility.

President Zuma visits Mandela in hospital: Issued by the Presidency

4 April 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

President Jacob Zuma visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital today, 4 April 2013, and received a briefing from doctors which indicates continuous improvement in his condition.

Doctors are happy with Madiba's progress: issued by the Presidency

3 April 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Former President Nelson Mandela continues to make steady improvement while in hospital. His doctors say he continues to respond satisfactorily to treatment and is much better now than he was when he was admitted to hospital on 27 March 2013.

Update on the Centre of Memory’s partnership with Sunderland AFC

2 April 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and the management of Sunderland Football Club met in England on Monday, 1 April 2013 to discuss the public debates around Sunderland’s new coach. Mr Di Canio participated in the meeting.

Update on Former President Mandela: Issued by the Presidency

29 March 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Presidency wishes to advise that former President Nelson Mandela is in good spirits and enjoyed a full breakfast this morning, 29 March 2013.