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FOUNDATION NEWS

Media Release: Nelson Mandela Foundation offers condolences on the passing of Mama Sobukwe

KwaZulu-Natal school gets Mandela Library

More than 2 300 books have lined the library shelves at Asithuthuke Combined School in Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, since the school received a Mandela Library on 7 June 2018.

Email phishing scam links Foundation to climate change programe

A new email scam using the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s name is doing the rounds, linking the Foundation to a spurious programme aimed at tackling deforestation and climate change.

2018 Trek4Mandela centenary climb gets under way

South African flags fluttered on Saturday 4 August 2018 as well-wishers waved goodbye to a group of climbers who aim to reach the summit of Africa’s highest mountain in honour of Nelson Mandela, and to mark his centenary year.

Media statement: The Atlantic Philanthropies announces full cohort of Atlantic Fellows

The Atlantic Fellows programme made a major step forward this month in its efforts to advance fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies, with 267 Fellows now participating in seven programmes operating across five continents.

Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture 2018: Obama's full speech

Former US President Barack Obama delivered the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg on Tuesday 17 July 2018. Here's the full transcript of his speech, based on the theme "Renewing the Mandela Legacy and Promoting Active Citizenship in a Changing World".

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FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES

Media Under Fire

The Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Oslo Freedom Forum and Media Monitoring Africa invite you to a public dialogue engaging with threats to the media and freedom of expression.

Oslo Freedom Forum

In 2017, HRF established a partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring the Oslo Freedom Forum to South Africa in 2018, the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth.

Sea to Ski

Sea to Ski is an epic motorcycle enduro that takes place between the sea of the Wild Coast and Tiffindell Ski Resort, one of the highest spots in South Africa.

Freedom Race

Join the staff and residents at Drakenstein Correctional Services facility to in a race commemorating the 28th anniversary of the release of our beloved former President, Nelson Mandela from the then Victor Verster Prison.

(Re)imagining the State and Society: a conversation

A public lecture by Dr Mamphela Ramphele on the topic "(Re)Imagining the State and Society.

Tambo and Mandela in conversation

The Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Foundation invite you to a discussion on the legacies of two great leaders, OR Tambo and Nelson Mandela.

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