News – Mandela Day
Help make Nelson Mandela’s retirement peaceful
Foundation reiterates the call for a peaceful retirement for Mr Mandela
11 November 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
November 11, 2010 – Nelson Mandela receives at least 4 000 messages a month from people throughout the world. Many of these pay tribute to Mr Mandela and wish him well in his retirement. However, there are just as many requests: for his signature, a message of support, a public appearance or an interview. There are also continued injunctions for him to intervene in struggles around the world, and to endorse various causes.
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Ariel Dorfman reads to children as part of his Mandela Day activities
World-renowned author reads to children for Mandela Day
30 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Mandela Day
July 30, 2010 –Yesterday Ariel Dorfman spent time at Bertrams Junior School reading to young learners as part of his Mandela Day commitments.
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Thousands turn out in support of Mandela Day
First official Nelson Mandela International Day a massive success around the world
27 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 27, 2010 – The first official Nelson Mandela International Day saw thousands of people turn out to honour Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice.
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Vodacom employee volunteers at children’s home for Mandela Day
Umayya Theba, from Vodacom’s online marketing department, writes about her Mandela Day experience at New Beginningz Orphanage
26 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 30, 2010 – Spending time with abandoned babies and toddlers at an orphanage is something that I have not done since my university days. I am ashamed to admit that, but the Mandela Day campaign was an awesome opportunity to serve my community and spread love where it’s needed most.
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People wish Nelson Mandela happy birthday at Maponya Mall
People take the opportunity to wish Mr Mandela happy birthday at the Nelson Mandela Day exhibition in Soweto
22 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 22, 2010 – The Nelson Mandela Day exhibition in Maponya Mall in Soweto saw hundreds of people write birthday wishes to Mr Mandela.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation thanks bikers and communities
The Foundation thanks the Mandela Day bikers and communities across South Africa for a successful Mandela Day campaign
20 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 20, 2010 – As Morgan Freeman prepares to leave South Africa after participating in the six-day ‘Bikers for Mandela Day’ tour, we would like to join him in thanking all who were involved.
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A call to build on the successes of Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Foundation thank the public for making Mandela Day a success
19 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 19, 2010 – On behalf of our Founder, Nelson Mandela, the trustees and the staff of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, we would like to thank all members of the public for making Nelson Mandela International Day 2010 such a resounding success.
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Children from Nelson Mandela’s villages wish him happy birthday
‘Happy birthday, dear grandpa, and many more years to come!’
17 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 17, 2010 – Ninety-two children from two of Nelson Mandela’s childhood villages in the Transkei travelled to Johannesburg to wish him happy birthday today.
The children, 67 from Mr Mandela’s birthplace of Mvezo, and 25 from the village of Qunu, where he moved to later in his childhood, met him at his Houghton home, where they got to meet him and to sing happy birthday to him.
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Across the world, people are getting behind Mandela Day
Individuals, organisations, businesses and governments around the world are showing their commitment to Mandela Day with a host of activities planned for July 18
16 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 16, 2010 – As the second annual Nelson Mandela Day approaches, people across the world are pledging to do something good within their local communities.
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The United Nations celebrate Mandela Day
The United Nations embrace Nelson Mandela International Day
15 July 2010 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Mandela Day
July 15, 2010 – In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of the former South African president’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
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