Nelson Mandela Foundation

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Welcome drinks outside the newly refurbished Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
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Guests at the event were impressed with the new facade and entrance to the Centre
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Guests at the event were impressed with the new facade and entrance to the Centre
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Outgoing CEO Achmat Dangor's latest book, , was on sale during the evening
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Examining some of the new additions to the refurbished Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
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The hallway leading from the entry hall to Mr. Mandela's reading room and post-presidential office
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An impressive collection of books given to Mr. Mandela from people around the globe decorate the new upstairs reading room. Members of the public have access to this literary resource
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Mr. Mandela's oak desk is the most prominent feature in his post-presidential office. The office has been preserved in the same condition as he left it in 2010
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Sentimental photos adorn Mr. Mandela's desk
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As a cow herder growing up, Mr. Mandela was particulary fond of Nguni cattle, models of which decorate his office
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Mr Mandela's oak desk and small private library
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An area for quiet contemplation
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Denis Beckett (left) with CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Shaun Johnson (right)
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Rica Hodgson, Claude Colart, Spencer Hodgson and Claudia Hodgson enjoyed the evening
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Former political prisoner Ahmed Kathrada greets CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Shaun Johnson, before the evening's proceedings
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Actor Jack Devnarain and Ahmed Kathrada share a laugh at the event
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From left: Shaun Johnson, Sibongiseni Mkhize, Mr. Kathrada, Adv George Bizos, Mrs. Irene Menel and Chris Liebenberg were among the esteemed guests who attended the event
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The panelists, including outgoing CEO Achmat Dangor, Professor Njabulo S. Ndebele, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, Deputy Director-General of South Africa’s Department of Arts and Culture Vusi Ndima and CEO of the Robben Island Museum Sibongiseni Mkhize, prepare to address the audience
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Guests listen intently as panelists give their speeches
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Sello Hatang will take over the reins as CEO of the Centre on 1 June 2013
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CEO of the Robben Island Museum Sibongiseni Mkhize shares warm memories of meeting Sello Hatang years ago
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Deputy Director-General of South Africa’s Department of Arts and Culture Vusi Ndima
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Director: Research and Archives Verne Harris prepares to hand over a priceless film archive of South Africa’s Constitutional Assembly received by the National Archives
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An award uncovered during an audit of Mr. Mandela’s awards was handed to Sophia Williams-De Bruyn by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe
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Outgoing CEO Achmat Dangor bids a fond farewell
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Guests were given a rare glimpse into Mr. Mandela's archives, where his gifts and other memorabilia are kept
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Guests were given a rare glimpse into Mr. Mandela's archives, where his gifts and other memorabilia are kept
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Guests were given a rare glimpse into Mr. Mandela's archives, where his gifts and other memorabilia are kept
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Senior Archivist Razia Saleh shows guests an interesting collection of Mr. Mandela's old documents, awards and personal belongings, including his Nobel Prize award and the warrant of committal that sentenced Mr. Mandela to life imprisonment
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Senior Archivist Razia Saleh shows guests an interesting collection of Mr. Mandela's old documents, awards and personal belongings, including his Nobel Prize award and the warrant of committal that sentenced Mr. Mandela to life imprisonment
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Mr. Mandela's first passport, which he received after his release from prison