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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

15 October 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

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.

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

14 October 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

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.

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

10 October 2013 | Verne Harris, Director: Research and Archive of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice, Press release

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.

President Nelson Mandela to receive 10th anniversary Dole Leadership Prize

3 October 2013 |

The following news release was issued by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas on 3 October 2013:

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is pleased to honour President Nelson Mandela as the 2013 Dole Leadership Prize recipient. President Mandela’s great-grandson, Luvoyo Mandela, will accept the award at an event on Sunday 27 October 2013 at 4pm. The $25 000 prize will be awarded to the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom wins coveted Aspen Filmfest audience award

3 October 2013 | Category: Press release

Following the critical acclaim received at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom won the coveted Audience Favourite Feature Award at the Aspen Filmfest in the United States, it was announced last night.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela discusses '491 Days' at the Foundation

30 September 2013 |

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, author of the best-selling 491 Days: Prisoner number 1323/69, visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation today to talk to the staff about the book and to sign their copies.

Long Walk to Freedom movie trailer: photo essay

18 September 2013 |

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory yesterday hosted the official trailer screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, the authorised big-screen dramatisation of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography.

Container library opens at Magudu Primary School in Mpumalanga

11 September 2013 | Category: Mandela Day

Singing, dancing, reading and music created an atmosphere of celebration at the opening of the 32nd Mandela Day container library, at Magudu Primary School in Mpumalanga, on 5 September 2013.

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

Movie premiere plays to eight-minute ovation

8 September 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

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

31st Mandela Day library launches at North West primary school

Learners, educators, parents and sponsors celebrate together

8 September 2013 | Category: Mandela Day

The 31^st Mandela Day container library was launched on 3 September 2013 at Mailakgang Primary School in a rural part of the North West province.