Johannesburg - The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called on South Africans to participate in the second Nelson Mandela Day to be marked worldwide on the elderly statesman's 93rd birthday on 18 July. "The world has taken a position, including the United Nations, to mark this important day. But what it also means (this year), we are beginning to say everyday people must … [Read more...] about South Africans urged to participate in Mandela Day
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Mandela Foundation unveils Legends of Freedom exhibition
Johannesburg - An exhibition depicting the bitter road of the liberation struggle that journeys through jail and torture, and the execution of freedom fighters, was unveiled at the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Tuesday. Dubbed "In Pursuit of Liberty: Legality vs Justice", the exhibition portrays how freedom fighters used the apartheid courts and police holding cells as sites … [Read more...] about Mandela Foundation unveils Legends of Freedom exhibition
Nelson Mandela Foundation pays tribute to Goldreich
Pretoria - The Nelson Mandela Foundation has extended its condolences to the family and friends of anti-apartheid activist Arthur Goldreich, who died on Tuesday. "Goldreich and his family provided refuge at their home on Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, to Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters in 1961," the Foundation's Chief Executive Achmat Dangor said. Goldreich, 82, an … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Foundation pays tribute to Goldreich
Madiba Resting in Qunu
Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela is spending some time resting at his home village in Qunu. Madiba flew to the Eastern Cape from Johannesburg on Sunday after apparently telling his family that he would like to go home. In a statement, President Jacob Zuma confirmed that Madiba was accompanied to his home village by his wife Graca Machel and a full medical … [Read more...] about Madiba Resting in Qunu
IEC visits homes for special votes
Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will today visit over a 100 000 homes to allow people to cast special votes. The home visits are part of special votes which kicked off yesterday. Today, mostly the elderly and the physically disabled will be visited at home to cast their votes. More than 200 000 South Africans had applied for special votes, which … [Read more...] about IEC visits homes for special votes
