News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Update on the health of former President Nelson Mandela: Issued by the Presidency
28 March 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
The doctors advise that former President Nelson Mandela is responding positively to the treatment he is undergoing for a recurring lung infection.
He remains under treatment and observation in hospital.
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Former President Mandela hospitalised: issued by the Presidency
28 March 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital just before midnight, 27 March, due to the recurrence of his lung infection.
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Condolences on the passing of Prof. Chinua Achebe
22 March 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
On behalf of our Chairperson, Board of Trustees and staff of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, we would like to offer our condolences to the family of Prof. Chinua Achebe, a great African writer and thinker, who passed away on 21 March 2013 at the age of 82.
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Sunderland AFC to celebrate Mandela Day
22 March 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
On 30 March 2013, Sunderland Association Football Club (AFC) will face Manchester United in a Barclays Premier League match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This event has been titled “Nelson Mandela Day” in celebration of Sunderland AFC’s recent collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
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Appointment of new Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory CEO
6 March 2013 | Prof. Njabulo Ndebele, Acting Chairperson, Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Mr Sello Hatang has been appointed CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory. He will commence his duties on 1 June 2013, succeeding the current CEO, Achmat Dangor, who is due to retire at the end of June.
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Sunderland AFC partner with Nelson Mandela Foundation
Barclays Premier League Club confirmed as Legacy Advocate For Mandela Foundation
28 February 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Sunderland AFC and the Nelson Mandela Foundation are delighted to announce a partnership, which is set to be a first for world football.
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Condolences on the passing of Phyllis Naidoo
14 February 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
On behalf of our Founder, Trustees and staff we send our condolences to the family, comrades and friends of the late Phyllis Naidoo, a fearless fighter against apartheid.
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Condolences on the passing of Amina Cachalia
31 January 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Amina Cachalia. On behalf of our Founder, Board of Trustees and staff, we send our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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Donor scam currently circulating via email
30 January 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory has been made aware of a new donor scam currently circulating via email.
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Update: refurbishment of the Centre of Memory’s premises in Houghton
21 January 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
In 2013 the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory will continue with the repurposing of its premises in Houghton, Johannesburg. The refurbishments will see the transformation of Mr Mandela’s post-presidential office into a public facility, interactive archive and dialogue venue.
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