News – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Foundation hosts Long Walk to Freedom press conference

On 2 November 2013, the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg, hosted the official South African press conference for the much-anticipated epic film rendition of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom.

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Unique image of Nelson Mandela presented to South African Consulate on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Renowned photographer Richard Corman and hot street artist Alec Monopoly collaborate on special rendering of Nelson Mandela

On 16 October, the Honorable Consul General George Monyemangene accepted a one-of-a-kind rendering of Nelson Mandela on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Foundation at the South African Consulate in New York City. The stunning image is the result of an innovative collaboration between world-renowned photographer Richard Corman and Alec Monopoly, one of the hottest young artists in the world.

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President and First Lady of France meet with Mrs Graça Machel at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

This afternoon the President and First Lady of France met with Mrs Graça Machel at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory.

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The Weinstein Company and Nelson Mandela Foundation take the story of Madiba to US classrooms

Upcoming Weinstein prospectus educates US students and teachers about Mandela’s legacy of hope, equality and reconciliation

On 14 October 2013, The Weinstein Company and the Nelson Mandela Foundation announced their partnership in anticipation of the upcoming feature, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

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France first European country to release Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom

On the arrival of the French President François Hollande in South Africa today, Anant Singh announced that France will be the first European country to release Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom on 18 December, 2013.

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What is still wrong with the Protection of State Information Bill?

The Protection of State Information Bill’s (POSIB) long passage through Parliament saw it emerge finally in April 2013. It then went to the President’s office for signing into law, where months later it remains in limbo. This is not surprising, given the Bill’s many flaws and its vulnerability to a constitutionality challenge.

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom stars wow fans at Toronto International Film Festival

Movie premiere plays to eight-minute ovation

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom had its first international screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, 7 September 2013.

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Alert: latest scam circulated via e-mail

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory has been made aware of a scam currently circulating via email that requests the receiver to fill in an invoice payment registration form.

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NBA representatives visit Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Representatives of the National Basketball Association (NBA) of the United States of America paid a visit to the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory this morning and enjoyed a tour.

The group included retired NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, administrators and a representative of NBA sponsor Nike.

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Former President Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Former President Nelson Mandela has this morning, 1 September 2013, been discharged from the Pretoria hospital where he has been receiving treatment. We would like to wish him all the best as he continues his recovery at his Johannesburg home.

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