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New comic released: President-in-waiting

Seventh comic in the eight-part series, now available

21 September 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications

The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Umlando Wezithombe Publishing have released the eagerly anticipated seventh comic in the eight-part Madiba Legacy Series.

We remember Steve Bantu Biko

Steve Bantu Biko died on 12 September 1977 at the hands of apartheid state operatives

11 September 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Thirty years ago Mr Steve Bantu Biko was brutally murdered. He was only 30 years old, a young man full of vision and promise. His death robbed our country and the world of a truly gifted leader.

Comic series showcased at information congress

Nearly 10 000 copies of Nelson Mandela comics handed out at World Library and Information Congress

11 September 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Publications

The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Umlando showcased the successful Madiba Legacy Comic Series at the World Library and Information Congress held in Durban, South Africa, in August.

Thank-yous pour in for comic series

Overwhelming response to Madiba Legacy Series

11 September 2007 |

From the USA to China, readers of the Madiba Legacy Series have sent their thanks to the Foundation for their copies of the popular comics.

And they’re already enquiring about the next issue, the seventh in the eight-part series, which is scheduled for release later this month.

Foundation interns return to Canada

Meeting Mr Nelson Mandela the highlight of four-month stint in SA

10 September 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Ms Carol-Anne Graham and Ms Stephanie Nemcsok, who have been working as interns at the Nelson Mandela Foundation for the past four months, headed back to Canada in the first week of September.

Indian ties with South Africa honoured

Ms Saeeda Cachalia gives Mr Nelson Mandela historic photograph

29 August 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Mr Nelson Mandela received a courtesy call from Mrs Sonja Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress in India and widow of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on Wednesday, 22 August.

London statue honours Madiba’s contribution

Ceremony attended by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other dignitaries

29 August 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

A lifelike statue of Mr Nelson Mandela, his arms outstretched, was unveiled today in Parliament Square in central London, to stand as testimony of the triumph of freedom and humanity over oppression.

Mr Mandela and his wife, Mrs Graça Machel, witnessed the unveiling of the bronze statue, which is slightly larger than life size, and was sculpted by the late Ian Walters.

Malibongwe igama lamakhosikazi

Reflections on Women’s Day 2007

8 August 2007 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Dialogue for Justice

August 9 1956 is a day that we as South Africa can look back on and feel a deep sense of pride, in the impact made by the women then and in the inspiring legacy they have left the women of today.

On Women’s Day, August 9 1996, 40 years after that memorable stand by 20 000 women against an unjust system, our Founder delivered a speech in Pretoria in their honour.

Uniting for a Better World

Mr Nelson Mandela and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco partner in raising funds for charity

31 July 2007 |

Mr Nelson Mandela was pleased when His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco agreed to host a major fundraising initiative in Monaco for the benefit of the charities closest to their hearts. On September 1-2, 2007, two historical fundraising events will take place in the Principality of Monaco: a private lunch at the prince’s palace for 10 select donors, followed by a gala dinner attended by 350 guests each contributing €3,500. All funds raised will benefit Amade Mondiale, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation.

Kofi Annan focuses on developing Africa in annual lecture

Annan highlights global inter-dependance

22 July 2007 | Category: Dialogue for Justice

Mr Kofi Annan focused on the progress of Africa in the 5th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg this afternoon, saying it needed to be balanced on three pillars: security, development and human rights. See webcast courtesy of Tiscali.