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One of South Africa's National Orders. Awarded to Mandela for his exceptional and unequalled contribution to the liberation struggle, national reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa, and for his unwavering commitment to peace and justice in the world. Presented by President Thabo Mbeki. Mandela was the first recipient of the order in the Platinum class.

Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Order, the highest honour of the People's Republic of Angola

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12 May 1990

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Order of Friendship and Peace - first grade from the Republic of Mozambique

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13 July 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Diploma A Assembleia Popular da Republica Posolar de Mocambique, condede a Mandela a ordem Ämizade e Paz"do 1o Grau, Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

The Great Malavi Medal from the King of Morocco

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21 January 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate recognizing Mr Mandela as the recipient of the Great Alavi Medal from the King of Morocco in recognition of Mandela's standing with the King. Translation is included and well as a form for the recipient to sign, Morocco

King of Morocco

Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion from the Republic of Senegal

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11 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Grand Cross of the Ordre National du Lion (National Order of the Lion) upon Mr Mandela from the President of the republic, Senegal

President of Senegal

Perspex key on plastic and marble base

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11 February 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque reads: This is the District Apartheid once destroyed. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. This is the District recaptured with sadness and joy. Honorary residency bestowed on Comrade Mandela on 11 February 2004.

Merit of Gold for his service to Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) from the Minister of Defense

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

City Council of Nairobi presented Mr Mandela with the Coat of Arms

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Shield of Liberty from Liberia

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recognition and Appreciation Award from the Educational International Africa Region and All Africa Teachers Organisation

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19 July 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his devoted and immeasurable service to humanity in South Africa and the world at the Fourth Pan African Conference held in Johannesburg, South Africa

Educational International Africa Region and All Africa Teachers Organization

Fleetwatch Friend of the Trucking Industry Award from Fleetwatch

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1994

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his statemanship and in creating a climate conducive to peace from Fleetwatch magazine; 1994 Special Award, South Africa

Fleetwatch

Harvest Celebration 1659-2003 honour from KWV

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1 February 2003

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in honour of his leadership and contribution in opening world markets for South African wine - KWV

KWV Board of Directors

One Million Dream Balls for Africa from Hyundai Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa

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8 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Hyunday Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa, South Africa

Hyunday and One Million Dream Balls for Africa

Recognition of outstanding service and sacrifice from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

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20 September 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his outstanding service and sacrifice In the struggle for the Liberation of our Country at the 7th National Congress of COSATU, South Africa

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

African Elephant Award from the Africa Scout Committee

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23 April 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The highest Award from the African Scout Committee in recognition of outstanding service rendered to scouting in Africa.

Africa Scout Committee

Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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28 September 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela as the recipient of the Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund in New York City, USA

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

South Africa Special Forces Brigade honour

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18 July 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medal from the South Africa Special Forces Brigade to Nelson Mandela - 18 July 2003, South Africa

South Africa Special Forces Brigade

Order of Disa: Commander from the Western Cape Government

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Exemplary Leadership Award from the Global Center for Transformational Leadership

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1 January 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

For his exceptional achievements and his unwavering commitment to be a source of inspiration to his community and for his dedication to the upliftment of his community and society

Global Center for Transformational Leadership

Patron Emeritus of My Acre in Africa, Kruger National Park

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August 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of the Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU) of the South African Police Service

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20 November 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron Emeritus of the Peace Parks Foundation

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of "Sharing a Dream of Africa"

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14 March 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron-in-Chief at the celebrations of the 75th Jubilee of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand

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1 August 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Patron of the South African Rugby and Football Union (SARFU)

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4 October 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary President of the Centenary Celebrations of the South African Red Cross Society

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6 March 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron-in-Chief of Santarama Miniland in 1996

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27 February 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Life President of the ANC Youth League

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17 July 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of Isipingo and District Football Association, KwaZulu-Natal

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1987

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of the African Mineworkers' Union

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1986

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This union is not in existence any longer as it was replaced by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)

Patron of the United Democratic Front (UDF)

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1983

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The UDF united hundreds of community organisations in their struggle against apartheid. Launched in 1983, in Mitchells Plain and disbanded in 1991

Life Patron of Writers and Journalists Against Apartheid (WAJAAP)

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The organisation does not exist anymore

Patron of the 8th World Conference of Transport and Urban Development (Codatu VIII)

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This was a once-off event

Patron of the National Asthma Education Programme, South Africa

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of Working for Water of the Department of Water Affairs

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Honorary Life Membership of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) for his exceptional contribution to nursing

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28 March 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patronage Acceptance Certificate from the Southern African Disaster Relief Agency (S.A.D.R.A.)

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1 April 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of acceptance of the position of patron of the S.A.D.R.A., signed by Mr Mandela, South Africa

Southern African Disaster Relief Agency (S.A.D.R.A.)

Honorary Patronage of the South African Rugby Football Union

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4 October 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela an honorary patron of the South African Rugby Football Union, South Africa

South African Rugby Football Union

Honorary 18th man of Team Shosholoza

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2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award requesting Mr Mandela to be the honorary 18th member of Team Shosholoza, the 2007 crew of America's Cup Challenge, South Africa

Team Shosholoza

Lifetime Membership presented by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers

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1 April 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Volunteer Minister Award from the Church of Scientology

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Award conferring the Honorary Volunteer Minister Award upon Mr Mandela: With full recognition that President Mandela exemplifies the character and conduct of a Volunteer Minister of the Church of Scientology, South Africa

Church of Scientology

President's Club Certificate of Membership awarded by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

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Exemplary Leadership Award from the Global Center for Transformational Leadership For his exceptional achievements and his unwavering commitment to be a source of inspiration to his community and for his dedication to the upliftment of his community and society

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11 January 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

"Always Be Tolerant Organisation" (ABETO) African Peace Award as a symbol of global humanity

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27 January 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award honouring Mr Mandela for epitomising the values of Ubuntu from the National Heritage Council of South Africa

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Africa Elephant Award in recognition of his outstanding service to scouting in South Africa from the Africa Scout Committee

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23 April 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

It is the highest and only award given by the Committee

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's dedication to the Rambam Charitable Trust's ideals and principles

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

National Human Rights Award for Lifetime Achievement from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for outstanding contribution in the promotion and protection of human rights

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10 December 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recognition and apprecitation award presented to Mr Mandela for his devoted and immeasurable service to humanity in South Africa from the Educational International Africa Region and the All Africa Teachers Organisation

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Protea Award from the Gild Guides South Africa

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17 September 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque with a piece of iron presented to Nelson Mandela by Gun Free South Africa melted at Iscor in Tshwane

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27 April 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Gold Medal "The State President Dr Nelson Mandela 1994" presented by Ranjit Ramnarain on behalf of the Hindu Community Centre

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Framed certificate by the Institute of Municipal Personnel Practitioners of Southern Africa (IMPSA), Bloemfontein

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Human Rights Medal of Honour from the South African Medical Association (SAMA)

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Extraordinary Leadership Award from the Black Management Forum

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Framed Certificate from Masakhane Project

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Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mining Lekgotla organised by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa (CoMSA) bestowed upon Mr. Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence.

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7 June 2012

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Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence

Award naming Mr Mandela as the first place winner in the 2004 Sunday Times - Markinor Top Brands South Africa's Most Popular Person

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award from the Afrikaanse Handels Instituut (AHI) in Sandton in recognitions of his contribution to the international exposure of South Africa, nation building and reconciliation and his self-less service to the people of the country

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2002

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to Black Economic Empowerment and black business and industry in South Africa from Impumelelo - South Africa's Top 300 Black Empowerment Companies

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Most Distinguished African of the Year Award from the Pan-African Broadcasting and Achievements Awards (PABHA)

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1 October 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Newsmaker 1995 award from Monitor/Sanlam

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Humanitarian Award from Cape Financial Consultants cc, Cape Investment Advisors cc

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Lifetime Achievement award from the South African Muslim Network

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13 August 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Lifetime Achievement award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his service to humanity from the SA Muslim Network (SAMNET), South Africa

South African Muslim Network

Chris Hani Peace Award at the 10th National Congress of the South African Communist Party

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1 July 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Black box in the shape of Africa with seeds inside

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8 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented on the occasion of the 32nd Organisation of African Unity (OAU )Summit. The OAUwas disbanded on 9 July 2002 and replaced by the African Union (AU).

Isitwalandwe Award from the African National Congress (ANC), the highest award from the ANC

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1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

South African Railways and Harbour Workers' Union (SARHWU) plaque presented on the occasion of the union's 3rd National Congress

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February 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

SARHWU has merged with the Transport and General Workers' Union to form SATAWU in 2000

Third Juliet Hollister Award was presented to Nelson Mandela during a plenary gathering in the Parliament of the World religions in Cape Town

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5 December 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This award is given annually to religious and secular leaders who actively promote interfaith values. The presentation of the award to Mr Mandela recognizes his struggle for freedom and tolerance in South Africa and lifts up his model of reconciliation with non-violence.

Certificate commemorating the 90th birthday of Mr Mandela and recognizing his life's work from the Jewish National Fund of South Africa and the South African Zionist Federation