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Competition at Mandela Hall residence at Rhodes University. Residences compete against each other in various categories (sport, academic achievement, cultural events) to win the shield. The first competition was in 2004

Prestiege Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for leading the country to democracy and for being a good role model from the Institute for Local Government Management (iLGM)

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Icon of Our Republic Award from Eskom in recognition of his contribution to community development

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2004

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Mr Mandela was named Leader with the greatest impact on business in the last 10 years by Die Burger and the Cape Town Chamber of Commerce

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2004

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Award granting Mr Mandela Honorary Membership of the South African Academy for Science and the Arts

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2004

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Annual Trumpet Award from the Trumpet Awards Foundation

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2004

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Acknowledging the significant contribution to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals and/or groups who augment the richness of this great global society par partnering with the cause of justice and equality of all

Trumpet Awards Foundation

Perspex key on plastic and marble base

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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.

Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa from the University of the Transkei (now the Walter Sisulu University)

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6 May 2004

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SAFDA Pride Award from South African Fashion Designers Association as a Madiba Shirt ambassador for African Fashions

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7 May 2004

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Award for Humanitarian Work towards the Upliftment of South Africa's Children from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

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8 May 2004

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Prestige Award from the Institute for Local Government Management (ILGM) for having led the country to democracy and for being a role model in espousing good governance

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3 June 2004

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Honorary Freedom of the City of Johannesburg conferred to Mr Mandela at a ceremony in Orlando, Soweto

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23 July 2004

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Greatest Legend and Hero of Our Time recognition from the Eastern Cape Province Legislature

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27 July 2004

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Humanitarian Service Decoration - Gold Class- from The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)

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2 August 2004

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Award conferring the Humanitarian Service Decoration Gold Class upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)

Humanitarian Service Decoration, Gold Class from the South African Red Cross Society

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2 August 2004

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UKC Hero Award 2005 International

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2005

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to the fight against HIV and Aids from the UK Coalition of People living with HIV/AIDS (UKC), UK

UK Coalition of People living with HIV/AIDS

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) opened on 1 January 2005, the result of the merging of the PE Technikon, the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) and the Port Elizabeth campus of Vista University (Vista PE)

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The university was re-named "Nelson Mandela University"on 20 July 2017

Nelson Mandela Annual Science Lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand

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Madiba Secondary School in Eastlynne, Tshwane

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April 2005

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Honorary Doctorate in Laws from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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25 April 2005

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Statues of Chief Albert Luthuli, Archibishop Tutu, FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela on Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to honour the South African recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize

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16 December 2005

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The artist is Claudette Schreuders

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

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2006

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Patron of 'The Africa Forum' of Africa's former Heads of State, formed in 2006 as an informal network to help strategise plan for the development of the continent

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2006

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Escape from Roben Island: a computer game with Nelson Mandela as the hero who escapes Robben Island to free his daughter Zinzi who has been taken hostage

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By Mohammed Asief Brey, Department of Computer Science, University of Cape Town

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his courage, vision and wisdom by TV channel CNBC Africa

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2006

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Nelson Mandela RUSI-Brenthurst Programme involving three components: the Annual Nelson Mandela International Essay Competition on African Development and Security; the Annual Nelson Mandela Fellowship and the Annual Nelson Mandela International Lecture on African Issues established by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the Brenthurst Foundation to encourage new perspectives on African security and development

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2006

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Ubuntu Award 2006 from the National Heritage Council of South Africa honouring Mr Mandela for epitomising the values of Ubuntu

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2006

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Nelson Mandela was amongst 8 other Fort Hare Alumni to receive the first Honorarium Ring

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20 July 2006

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The event marked the 90th Anniversary of the University and celebrated the 88th Birthday of Mandela

ASCCI Presidential Award Association presented by Association of SADC Chambers of Industry and Commerce

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21 August 2006

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Honorary 18th man of Team Shosholoza

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2007

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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

Music recording by Paul Hanmer: Accused No

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Award requesting Mr. Mandela to be the Honorary 18th member of Team Shosholoza. The yacht racing team representing Royal Cape Yacht Club of Cape Town competed in the 2007 America's Cup.

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2007

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Mandela to be the Honorary 18th member of Team Shosholoza. The yacht racing team representing Royal Cape Yacht Club of Cape Town competed in the 2007 America's Cup.

Nelson Mandela Institute for Education and Rural Development at the University of Fort Hare was launched by Nelson Mandela in response to the education crisis facing rural Africa

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3 August 2007

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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

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2008

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Presidential Awards: Government of SA and Civil Society 2010

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2008

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Award presented to Mr. Mandela in recognition of his contribution to the successful 2010 World Cup Soccer bid from the South African Bid Committee and the South African Football Association (SAFA).

Freedom of the City of Tshwane

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2008

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Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition organised by the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria

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2008

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Poem entitled "An Extraordinary Encounter" by Marche Arends written in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday

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19 March 2008

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South Africa launched a R5 coin featuring his image in honour of Mr Mandela's 90th birthday

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7 July 2008

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Concert at Johannesburg Stadium in honour of Mandela's 90th birthday

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24 August 2008

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Jointly organised by Nelson Mandela Foundation and Department of Arts and Culture

Statue of Mandela was unveiled at Groot Drakenstein Correctional Centre (formerly Victor Verster Prison) where Mandela was imprisoned for the last few years before his release

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27 August 2008

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The sculptor is Jean Doyle

Award from the Dr Salk/Human Futures HIV and AIDS Foundation in Cape Town

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10 February 2009

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Mandela Rhodes Foundation hosted the presentation

Honorary Membership of the South African Academy for Science and Art

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26 March 2009

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Award granting Mr Mandela honorary membership in Die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie Vir Wetenskap en Kuns, South Africa

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie Vir Wetenskap en Kuns

Lifetime Achievement award from the South African Muslim Network

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13 August 2009

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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

Lifetime Achievement Award from the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) in recognition of his service to humanity and an album of congratulatory and well-wishing letters from various Muslim Community Organisations

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13 August 2009

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Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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28 September 2009

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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

Constitution Hill Trust Award presented to Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada in recognition of their sacrifices and outstanding contribution to democracy, constitutionalism and human rights in South Africa

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7 October 2009

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Zindzi Mandela accepted the award on her father's behalf

Sculpture of Nelson Mandela in the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens by John Francis Gardner

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January 2010

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Presidential Award Government and Civil Society 2010 from the South African Football Association (SAFA)

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2010

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Award recognising his contribution to Government of South Africa and Civil Society 2010, South Africa

South Africa Football Association

Theater play 'Rivonia Trial' with Sello Maake Ka-Ncube playing Mandela

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2010

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Ka-Ncube won the 'Best Performance Naledi Award 2012 for his portrayal of Mandela

Freedom of the Metropolitan of Nelson Mandela Bay

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2010

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Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) was established in Johannesburg

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2010

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The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is an Africa-wide think tank which provides a forum for dialogue, information dissemination and networking, underpinned by rigorous research on the different elements of African Heritage in order to shape policy and practice on governance, economic development and the evolution of African institutions.

New springtail species dedicated to Mr Mandela: the Triacanthella madiba