News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

CEO’s year-end message

13 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Dear Friends

As we reach the end of a very eventful year, we would like to thank all of you for your friendship and support. This was demonstrated by the outpouring of sympathy, and the tributes that followed our Chairperson, Professor Jakes Gerwel’s passing last month. We see it again in the numerous messages wishing our Founder, Nelson Mandela, well during his stay in hospital.

Update on former President Mandela: issued by the Presidency

12 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Doctors attending to former President Mandela have reported that he has made progress during the past 24 hours and they are satisfied with the way he is responding to treatment.

Apology from eNCA

11 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The following apology has been issued from news channel eNCA following video coverage that was aired last night.

Update on President Nelson Mandela: issued by the Presidency

11 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Presidency wishes to provide an update on the condition of former President Mandela.

Update on President Mandela: issued by the Presidency

10 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

President Nelson Mandela had a good night’s rest. The doctors will still conduct further tests today. He is in good hands.

Prof Vladimir Shubin clarifies reference to Mandela’s military training

4 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice

Prof Vladimir Shubin has clarified his reference to Nelson Mandela’s military training, made during a presentation at the National Heritage Council conference in East London earlier this year.

Condolences on the passing of former Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson

1 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

On behalf of our Founder, Chairperson, Trustees and staff, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Hon Arthur Chaskalson, who passed away earlier today.

Statement from the Centre of Memory regarding appointment of Acting Chairperson

30 November 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

We join Professor Jakes Gerwel’s family, and indeed our country, in mourning his passing. As Chair of the Board of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, his wise counsel helped guide the organisation through a complex transition to an archival and dialogue institution that pursues social justice.

Statement from former President Thabo Mbeki on the passing of Prof Jakes Gerwel

28 November 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Former President Thabo Mbeki and his wife Zanele have learnt with profound sadness of the passing away of Professor Jakes Gerwel, whom they considered a valued comrade and friend.

Passing of Professor Jakes Gerwel

28 November 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The family of Professor Jakes Gerwel has informed us of his tragic death in hospital early this morning.