News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Elders are deeply saddened by the death of their founder, Nelson Mandela. They join millions of people around the world who were inspired by his courage and touched by his compassion. All will mourn his passing.

Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela mourns the passing of his grandfather

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Johannesburg, Friday, 06 December 2013: I am deeply saddened by the death of my grandfather, Nkosi Dalibhunga Nelson Mandela last night. Even within this sadness and heavy heart, I am strengthened by the knowledge that he is now finally resting.

Leave a tribute for Madiba in your home language

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The SABC, Telkom and the Nelson Mandela Foundation have launched a phone-in service inviting members of the public to leave messages of tribute / condolences for Madiba in their home languages.

Security Council press statement on tribute to Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Members of the Security Council are profoundly saddened to hear of the death of President Nelson Mandela. He was an inspirational leader who transformed the lives of millions of people around the world.

Statement by Zelda la Grange on the passing of Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

My sincere condolences to Mrs Graça Machel (Mum), Maki, Zeni, Zindzi, Josina, Malenga and the entire Mandela family as well as everyone who feels a sense of loss this morning.

Secretary-General's statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

NEW YORK – Nelson Mandela was a singular figure on the global stage – a man of quiet dignity and towering achievement, a giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration. 

I am profoundly saddened by his passing. On behalf of the United Nations, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of South Africa and especially to Nelson Mandela’s family and loved ones.

When Hope Whispers

Zoleka Mandela talks to NMF staff

1 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

After Zoleka Mandela lost her 13-year-old daughter Zenani to a motorcar accident in 2010, her grandfather Nelson Mandela put her on his knee and told her that she was not the only parent to have lost a child.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom breaks box office records: issued by Videovision

Film opens at number one in South Africa

29 November 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

South African audiences have responded overwhelmingly to Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, resulting in the film opening at number one at the box office on Thursday.

Critics heap praise on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

27 November 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

South Africa’s most anticipated film, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, will hit cinema screens throughout the country tomorrow (28 November 2013). The film has received rave reviews from a diverse range of critics in South Africa.

#MandelaLWTF: The journey continues with a social media first

Join the conversation and live Tata’s legacy

26 November 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

With the long-awaited release of the autobiographical movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on 28 November 2013, Gareth Cliff with #HandsAcrossSA, together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Ster Kinekor, are encouraging everyone in South Africa, and indeed the world, to see the movie and join in the conversation.