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FOUNDATION NEWS

Invitation to cover: Mandela Day 2018 launch – a centenary celebration

The Nelson Mandela Foundation invites you to cover the 2018 Mandela Day launch as we reflect on the legacy of Madiba by cementing a culture of volunteerism.

Media release: Nelson Mandela Foundation mourns the passing of Ambassador Zola Skweyiya

We at the Nelson Mandela Foundation send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Ambassador Zola Skweyiya. South Africa has lost a veteran of the struggle and a servant of democracy.

Chris Hani’s death, a nail-biting birth of a hopeful nation

An Easter weekend break in South Africa’s talks to end white minority rule was shattered by the news that Thembisile Chris Hani had been murdered – shot down at point-blank range outside his home, in front of his 15-year-old daughter Nomakhwezi.

Debating Nelson Mandela’s legacy

Whether they see Nelson Mandela as a saviour or a sell-out, it’s clear the youths taking part in the Nelson Mandela Debating Challenge 2018 are grateful for the freedom of speech he and others won for them.

Nelson Mandela Foundation honours Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

JOHANNESBURG – 09 April 2018 – Today the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Constitution Hill held a special tribute event to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

KZN school wins the inaugural Nelson Mandela Debating Challenge

The atmosphere is tense in the auditorium at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The audience of mainly teenagers from high schools around the country is concentrating ferociously as Siyabonga Mtshali counts off points quickly and forcefully, summing up his team’s arguments in the final of the inaugural Nelson Mandela Debating Challenge.

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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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