SA’s gaping wounds must be attended to
South Africa's Constitution promises the right of all citizens to live with dignity, but so…
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Justice, (un)gendering and reframing: a reflection on the 2021 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
Lawyer and gender-activist Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane reflects on the 19th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, delivered…
The rule of law and food for all
In August 2021 the Foundation focused on the 19th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture and on continuing…
Nelson Mandela, champion of women's rights
Nelson Mandela championed women's rights, as his speeches show, writes archivist Lerato Tshabalala.
It is in our hands to rebuild our country from the ashes of the unrest
What an extraordinary and painful month July was for South Africa, writes Foundation CE Sello…
Reflection on Mandela Day 2021
Coming off a wave of public violence and loss of life in South Africa triggered…
“This Bloodless Wound” - A review of Kirsty Steinberg’s "Confrontation"
Kneo Mokgopa, the Foundation's Manager of Communications & Advocacy, reviews Kirsty Steinerg's memoir, Confrontation.
Pride is a deathly labour
So, it’s been Pride Month in the Global North. They, in their infinite and u…
South Africa – a dual society
In the run up to Mandela Day 2021 think of those who are hungry.
Our singular challenge
What does "rule of law" mean in South Africa, where society is still trying to…
Forward, together
We live in trying times. And it is becoming clear that they will not get…
Take action, inspire change, and make every day a Mandela Day
In this time of pandemic the Mandela Day slogan "Take action, inspire change, and…
Our work will continue
This time of upheaval for the Nelson Mandela Foundation will pass, and the entity's work…
One hand in the fire, the other in the flames
Unpacking the myths about black women with Kneo Mokgopa, the Foundation's Manager of Communications and…
'A Lawyer’s Odyssey: Apartheid, Mandela and Beyond'
Verne Harris, Head: Leadership & Knowledge Development, reviews a new book written by human rights lawyer…
The Bonds that Bind Us: Remembering Madiba in a Time of Global Fracture
Just Mandela's walk to freedom was long, so should we not expect the walk of…
A democracy to come
Along with the extraordinary challenges and suffering brought about by Covid-19, 2020 has been a year…
Over a hundred thousand kilometres to the middle of nowhere
How the Foundation's Mandela Day Director Yase Godlo found the middle of nowhere while delivering…
Taking race discussions beyond the usual
An interview with Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity's Sebabatso Manoeli on the Race Beyond…
My archives intern journey
Since joining the archive team, I have been on an amazing learning curve and have…