Artist printmaker Shui-lyn White visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Sello Hatang gave Shui-lyn a guided tour to the archive, permanent exhibition and Nelson Mandela Office.
The fifth anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing away; a dialogue on the media coverage of the Nelson Mandela’s passing held at Nelson Mandela Foundation. The dialogue was facilitated by Tim Modise a veteran journalist, the panellist were Thabo Masebe Gauteng spokesperson, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) at the time of Mandela’s passing, Sally Burdett head of eNCA news anchor team, Milton Nkosi, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Africa bureau chief, Angie Kapelianis South African Broadcasting Corporation national radio current affairs editor, Mondli Makhanya City Press editor-in-chief, and Leanne Manas South African TV presenter and media personality. The audience shared their memories of the day and made statements regarding Nelson Mandela leadership and his role in media.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation pays tributes to Lucia Raadschelders, with family, friends, and colleagues. Following Lucia’s wishes, it was a modest occasion, with the emphasis on storytelling. Three of her nine siblings travelled from the Netherlands to attend. Her brother Jan Raadschelders shared reminiscences from her childhood. A number of her former Operation Vula comrades attested to her courage and her deep commitment to the struggle for freedom in South Africa and elsewhere. Close friends told stories of her love for wilderness and the way in which she had made peace with mortality. Colleagues praised her professionalism as an archivist. And the Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands shared a message of condolence.
A roundtable training session and Q&A held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The training session included a presentation that covered the following topics: Account management and optimization, Product best practice, Campaigning tips, Advertising on Twitter, Account Security, Trust & safety updates, and Twitter's work on the 'health' of the platform.
A visit by two World Economic Forum delegates Alekhine Veloso and David Conolly and Mpumi Mabuza from Brand South Africa to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Sello Hatang and Zanele Riba gave them a tour of the Archive. Sello handed each delegate of the World Economic Forum with a copy of “The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela” book.
France's President, Emmanuel Macron, visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation and was given a tour of Nelson Mandela’s post-presidential office and the Foundation’s permanent exhibition on the life and times of its Founder and a tour to the temporary exhibition Negotiation Democracy by Dr Khulu Mbatha.
A visit to the Nelson Mandela Foundation by High Commission of the Republic of Seychelles Marie-Antoinette Rose-Duarte and the second secretary of the High Commission of the Republic of Seychelles Terry R.Rose. Sello Hatang gave them a tour to the archive, the permanent exhibition and Nelson Mandela’s office. Sello presented Marie-Antoinette Rose-Duarte with a copy of The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela book.
Session one: A roundtable debate about the Expropriation without Compensation ignores threats to the property rights of the rural poor contained in bills before Parliament. The debate was facilitated by Sumaya Hendricks, and key speakers were Dr Annika Claasens and Mbhekiseni Mavuso.
Session two: screening of “This Land” documentary and dialogue on the future of land reform in South Africa, reflecting on the Constitutional Review Process and engaging with the proposed legislation. The dialogue was facilitated by Nokwanda Sihlali from the Land and Accountability Research Centre, the panellist were Emily Tjale, Constance Mogale, Mbhekiseni Mavuso, Nozuko Poni. The audience asked questions and made comments on the documentary.
A workshop on Grassroots Organisation by Brand South Africa and Marketing Association of South Africa Masterclass held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The masterclass took place in the auditorium followed by a dialogue on Grassroots and Land facilitated by Sumaya Hendricks of the NMF.
A book about Samora Machel was launched at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, entitled "Samora Machel". Sylvia Graham was the facilitator and key speakers were Sello Hatang, Albie Sachs, Andre Odendaal, Graça Machel, Shan Balton, and Alves Gomes. A group photograph of Josina Machel, Andre Odendaal, and Graça Machel inside the auditorium holding a copy of Samora Machel book.
A roundtable dialogue dedicated to Madiba the Lawyer in which it unloaded the ethics and values that characterised his life and profession and its relevance for reshaping the ethical character of the legal profession today. The event was organised by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in collaboration with ProBono, the panellists were Lwando Xaso, Sahm Venter, and Albie Sachs. Participants of the dialogue where young South African lawyers. The dialogue started by the panellist discussing their own views on Nelson Mandela the lawyer then followed by the members of the audience interacting and asking the panellist questions.
A dialogue on Reckoning with Reconciliation, marking the 20th Anniversary of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Report being submitted to President Nelson Mandela. The dialogue was facilitated by Patronella Nqaba, and the main speakers were Chandre Gould, Noel Solani, Sylvia Graham, Imtiaz Cajee. Concurrently launching the: -Report: A Ground of Struggle-Four Decades of Archival Activism in South Africa by Dr Mbongeni Buthelezi -An online Archival resource-The Presidential Years launch by Tony Trew and NMF Archive team.
The Launch of Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run 2018 at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. An audience and participants, a presentation on the history of the Mandela remembrance walk and run and speakers for launch.
Photographs of the evening celebrating the fully restored Rivonia Trial sound archive as part of the Nelson Mandela Centenary celebration, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Photographs of an evening celebrating the fully restored Rivonia Trial sound archive as part of the Nelson Mandela Centenary celebration, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The event structured around the theme “Listening to the Rivonia Trial: courts, archives and the liberation movements”. The photographs show guests looking at the play and the presentations of restored archives
Photographs of an evening celebrating the fully restored Rivonia Trial sound archive as part of the Nelson Mandela Centenary celebration, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The event structured around the theme “Listening to the Rivonia Trial: courts, archives and the liberation movements”. The photographs show guests looking at the play and the presentations of restored archives.
Photographs of the visit by Sanjay Wijesekera, Representative of UNICEF (South Africa United Nations Children's Fund) to the NMF. Sello Hatang gave Mr Sanjay Wijeseka a tour of the archive and exhibitions. Mr Sanjay Wijeseka and Sello in front of Nelson Mandela statue, holding a copy of The Prison Letters Of Nelson Mandela book.
Photographs of a roundtable dialogue on Professional and Democratic Policing in South Africa followed by a tour to the Nelson Mandela Office and the archive with Sello Hatang.
Photographs of the Post Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture Dialogue- Is “Inclusive Capitalism” a realistic economic vision for the future? With some of the audience members making comments and asking questions to the members of the panel
Photographs for the launch of the book Whiteness, Afrikaans and Afrikaners: Addressing Post-Apartheid Legacies, Privileges and Burdens followed up with a dialogue focusing into nation formation and identity in post-apartheid South Africa. The event was organised by the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation
Graca Machel and individual contributors as well as group photos on the occasion of the launch of the book "I remember Nelson Mandela" at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Anchoring Democracy Workshop, mainly photographs of the contributors. Organised by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) and the South African Council of Churches (SACC).
Dialogue on 'Racism in a Digital Age'. Organised by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF), the Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE), The Harvard University Centre of African Studies and the Hanns Seidel Foundation: dialogue held at the NMF with contributors and participants.
Low and high res photos with several participants of the dialogue about Winnie Madikizela Mandela organised by Kaya FM in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Public Dialogue organised by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF), the Oslo Freedom Forum, Media Monitoring Africa and the Hanns Seidel Foundation with speakers, members of the audience and at the end of the series a tour of the archive.
National Education Crisis Forum (NECF), consultations held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) with different universities/campuses in preparation for the Higher Education National Convention.
A round-table discussion organised by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in partnership with the Support the Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS) and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) about issues surrounding the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Film screening and dialogue: Great African Civilizations organised by the Center for African Studies Harvard University in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Start of the 6-day road-trip to Cape Town by 21 "Bikers for Mandela", doing community work on the way. With Morgan Freeman, Achmat Dangor, ANC MP Buti Manamela (on behalf of SA Parliament), Sello Hatang and KAYA FM’s MD Greg Maloka presenting framed ‘Make every day a Mandela Day’ commitment for the next 67 years.
Gogos for Mandela" visiting the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The Vakhegula Vakhegula Football Club, popularly known as Gogos for Mandela", are a group of South African grannies aged between 49 and 84 who have their own football league in the rural province of Limpopo.
American entrepreneur and philanthropist, John Paul DeJoria; actor Brad Pitt as well as English business magnate, investor and philanthropist, Richard Branson visit Nelson Mandela for their 46664 activities.
The Caring4Girls programme driven by the Imbumba Foundation tackles the plight of impoverished girls who often miss school during their menstrual cycles due to the lack of sanitary pads.
The aim of the Caring4Girls programme, which is a Mandela Day project, is to ensure access to much-needed sanitary towels so girls may stay in school, and ensure the development and growth of young South African women with dignity.
Cycalive was launched by Torah Academy, Moletsane High and Tladi Technical in 1998. Cycalive is an event for Grade 11 students of different cultural and religious backgrounds. Fifty learners are selected to represent the participating schools and cycle in relay from Johannesburg to Durban promoting the following goals: -To build bridges and form bonds between young South Africans and their respective communities. -To inspire Ubuntu - optimism and commitment for the common good of a positive future in South Africa. -To raise funds for much needed educational projects. -To highlight the importance of road safety and the ARRIVE ALIVE campaign particularly relating to cyclists. -To encourage leadership and a spirit of adventure, personal challenge and self-confidence.
As part of its Corporate Social Investment, Norton Rose Fulbright launches its Global Mandela Day Initiative, the construction of Homes for disabled children under the theme ''Challenge 67''. Group photos of Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation- Sello Hatang; Global Chairman of Norton Rose Fulbright- Stephen Parish; Founder of the Menzi Children's Home- Matshidiso Mokoape, among others.
Launch of the Norton Rose Fulbright Mandela Day initiative at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the start of building Menzi home for disabled children.
Stakeholder engagement for the "Nelson Mandela Centenary 2018, Be the Legacy" Programme. A two-year programme to honour Nelson Mandela. Madiba would have turned 100 years old in 2018.
Achmat Dangor receives the inaugural Always Be Tolerant Organisation (ABETO) Africa Peace Award on behalf of Nelson Mandela. The Award to Nelson Mandela is presented by ABETO Chairman Moses Musana to Achmat Dangor, former CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Verne Harris receives the 2009 International Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) on behalf of Nelson Mandela. The handover event was held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg. Mr Sello Hatang is also present. The award can be found in the Nelson Mandela Awards Collection under # A0070.
The Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels (Fifpro) Football for Peace Award received by Achmat Dangor (then CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation) on behalf on Nelson Mandela.
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) presenting a special award to Nelson Mandela. The award was accepted on behalf of Nelson Mandela by Achmat Dangor, then CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Dutch Ambassador Rob de Vos hands over a portrait painting of Nelson Mandela by the South African painter Marlene Dumas. The portrait is received by then Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Achmat Dangor. Also with Sello Hatang, Verne Harris and Boniswa Qabaka.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Operation Hydrate and Proudly South African joining forces and launching the country's biggest “Water Drive”, in an effort to bring much needed and urgent relief to communities in drought stricken areas across the country.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s water drive, in partnership with Proudly South African, was a resounding success, with over 30-million litres of fresh water collected for donation to drought-stricken communities.
As part of the Operation Hydrate initiative, Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane kicked off this leg of the campaign at the Foundation on Friday 29 January.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Operation Hydrate and Proudly South African joining forces and launching the country's biggest “Water Drive”, in an effort to bring much needed and urgent relief to communities in drought stricken areas across the country.
An opening of the exhibition 'Mandela- Gandhi Wall' with Ela Gandhi, Birad Rajaran, Maniben Sita, Virendra Gupta as well as Sello Hatang. The interactive, multimedia display features photographs, QR(quick recognition) codes that can be read by cell phones which then play videos that Birad Rajaran has loaded on to the internet, and a game that visitors can play by answering questions on the back of cards (similar to postcards) and then matching the photo on the card with the one on the wall.
Dialogue names "Taking responsibility: Finding sustainable solutions to xenophobia", co-organised with Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
Dialogue programme with theme ''Taking responsibility: Finding sustainable solutions to xenophobia'', co-organised with Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the Hanns Seidel Foundation. Event held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Launch of International Nelson Mandela Day with Strategic Stakeholders at the Nelson Mandela Foundation with Breadline SA, Rhodes University, Kaya FM and Vodacom.
The strategic stakeholders session and International Mandela Day launch at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Partnering with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, from left: Luvuyo Mandela (Mr Mandela's great-grandson), Tim Smith (Breadline SA), Sello Hatang (Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO), Dr Nosipho Mngomezulu (Rhodes University), Mark Mdlela (Kaya FM) and Tshepo Ramodibe (Vodacom).
Mafikizolo "Reunited" South Africa tour launch for the media and their announcement that part of the proceeds will go to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The launch of the Award-winning South African group, Mafikizolo's Album ''Reunited''. The event was held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The group announced that part of the proceeds of the sale of the album will go to the Foundation.
Two sub-series of photos taken during the National Mourning period after the passing of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, Soweto Johannesburg and on and around Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg. Several photos have also been taken at NMF permanent exhibition space.
Four sub-series of photos taken during the 10 days of National Mourning after the passing of Nelson Mandela. The sub-series are taken in Cape Town, Houghton, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in Mthatha and in Qunu.
International Mandela Day panel discussion with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Verne Harris, among others, University students as well as High School pupils.
Winnie Madikizela Mandela, Nelson Mandela Foundation Staff and CEO Sello Hatang handing over condolences books with messages for the passing of little Zenani Mandela, great-grandchild of Nelson Mandela who was killed in a car accident on the 11th of June 2011.
Photographs of the hand-over of the Head of State Medal and the Gift of Sight' statue to Sello Hatang from the Lions Club International, Houghton, Johannesburg.
Launch of the "Play your Part" Campaign by the International Marketing Council (IMC) at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The launch was during a joint media event between the IMC and the NMF, announcing IMC’s contribution to the Nelson Mandela 67 Minutes of Service Campaign.
