Media Statement: Foundation deeply saddened by the passing of friend and comrade Denis Goldberg
We have been deeply saddened to hear that Denis Goldberg has passed away and send…
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Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity: Fellows combat Covid-19 crisis
Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on families across South Africa, and globally. Since…
Media Statement: Freedom Day #Each1Feed1 lockdown food distribution in Venda
On Freedom Day 2020 the Each 1, Feed 1 campaign distributed food parcels to people in the Venda…
Media Statement: An urgent call to support the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector
We call on government to include Early Childhood Development (ECD) operators in South Africa in…
Media Release: Nelson Mandela Inspiring Solidarity
As people around the world continue to confront the multiple challenges posed by COVID-19, more…
Media Statement: Each One Feed One (#Each1Feed1)
The Nelson Mandela Foundation applauds the decisive leadership being given to South Africa by President…
In solidarity with essential service providers
Watch a video tribute to South Africa's essential service providers, working hard to keep their…
Media Statement: Passing of General Constand Viljoen
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has taken note of the passing of General Constand Viljoen and…
Media Statement: Nelson Mandela hand washing video
The Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to offer you this video of Nelson Mandela…
Foundation mourns the passing of Ntate Credo Mutwa
We were saddened today to hear that Ntate Credo Mutwa has passed away. He lived…
Media Statement: Foundation supports national lockdown
The Nelson Mandela Foundation welcomes the announcement made yesterday by President Cyril Ramaphosa of new…
Nelson Mandela Foundation suspends events and gatherings due to COVID-19
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is suspending all events and gatherings in light of the Covid-19…
Barriers to registration in early childhood development
The Foundation describes the hurdles in the way of early childhood development (ECD) centres' registration,…
Foundation and Nelson Mandela University join hands to advance Mandela's legacy
The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Nelson Mandela University have joined hands in an effort to…
Helping children be counted
The start of the new school year marked the launch of a data collection partnership…
Media Statement: Foundation mourns the passing of its former Chief Executive, Shaun Johnson
We are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Shaun Johnson. For those…
Media Statement: Launch of ‘MANDELA, My Life: The Official Exhibition’
During Nelson Mandela’s post-presidential years, he spent part of his life establishing institutions and o…
Foundation comments on De Klerk Apartheid denialism
The Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang, comments on the retraction…
Mandela Day Safe Sanitation launch and handover
The health and safety of pupils at school have been two matters of primary concern…
Mandela. My Life: The Official Exhibition
For the first time in South Africa, a world-class travelling exhibition showcasing that will…