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The largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa (284m). Links the cultural precinct of Newtown and Braamfontein with other key areas identified in the inner city renewal project of the City of Johannesburg. The bridge was opened by Nelson Mandela in 2003. It won an award for outstanding civil engineering achievement by the South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).

Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street in Johannesburg

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Mandela worked with the lawfirm Witkin, Sidellsky and Eidelman, located in this building the early 1940s

Nelson Mandela Business Breakfast was organised by the Rambam Trust to raise funds for Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the trust itself

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20 March 2001

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Nelson Mandela Centenary Challenge football match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and FC Barcelona took place at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg

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16 May 2018

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Nelson Mandela Centre for Education and Learning was opened in Naledi village by the EarthRise Trust

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27 July 2016

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Nelson Mandela Chair in Humanities at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) to promote creative writing in Afrikaans and other Southern African languages

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2000

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Nelson Mandela Challenge was established as an annual soccer tournament between National Teams

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10 May 1994

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Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF), established by Mandela in 1995, strives to change the way society treats its children and youth

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This long-term vision captures the central role society plays in shaping children’s lives and to give voice and dignity to the African child by building a rights-based movement. 'Friends of the NMCM' were established in New York (23/10/95) and in London (12/07/96)

Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, an initiative of Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, to be completed in Near future

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2010

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Nelson Mandela Day in the City of Seattle

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2 November 1990

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Award proclaiming February 11 1991 as Nelson Mandela Day in Seattle, USA

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Brandwag, Bloemfontein

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Huhudi ,Vryburg

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2009

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Mafikeng

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Mthatha (previously Umtata)

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Rustenburg

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Seshego

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Superbia, Polokwane (previously Pietersburg)

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Nelson Mandela Drive in Tshwane (previously Pretoria)

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Nelson Mandela Drive, in Mokopane (previously Potgietersrus)

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Nelson Mandela Farewell Game was a soccer match between World Stars v South Africa as a tribute to former President Nelson Mandela

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The match was organised by the International Football Association FIFA

Nelson Mandela Foundation opened in 1999 as Mr Mandela’s office when he retired as president

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Until 2006 it focused on supporting a wide range of projects dear to Mr Mandela’s heart. In 2004 the Foundation established the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory & Dialogue to promote Mr Mandela’s legacy. It contains an archive about the life and work of Mr Mandela which also attempts to provide links to the many other archival references to him and a Dialogue programme which seeks to foster Mr Mandela’s spirit of community and humanity in bringing people together to discuss a range of crucial issues facing South Africa and the world

Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island was officially opened by Nelson Mandela at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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The ferries take tourists to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisioned for much of his 27 year prison term depart from here

Nelson Mandela Hall at Rhodes University

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Hall of residence for student accommodation

Nelson Mandela High School in Crossroads, Cape Town

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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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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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1 January 2005

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

Nelson Mandela Monument in Mvezo, Eastern Cape

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The monument forms part of the Nelson Mandela Museum, a development that also comprises the proposed Nelson Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre at Qunu, a few meters from Mandela's home, and a museum in Mthatha that houses gifts and awards.

Nelson Mandela Museum with branches in Mthatha, Qunu and Mvezo

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Nelson Mandela No-Moscow Primary School by the Lyoness Child and Family Foundation in Qunu, South Africa

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15 March 2013

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Nelson Mandela platinum coin commemorating his Nobel Peace Prize win was minted by the South African Gold Coin Exchange limited to 2011 coins

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August 2011

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Nelson Mandela Road in Phalaborwa

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Nelson Mandela Road/Street/Drive in Modimolle (previously Nylstroom)

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Nelson Mandela Route in the Eastern Cape was established to give structure to the area for visitors who want to explore Mandela's history

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The route starts in King Williams Town and finishes in Mthatha

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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Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, South Africa

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2018-07-06

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The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance named after Nelson Mandela at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Nelson Mandela Shopping Centre in Phuthaditjhaba

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Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day was inaugurated in 2013

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13 August 2013

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The event was renamed to the 'Unite for Mandela Race' in 2014 when it was held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane

Nelson Mandela statue by artist Lorna Reade, unveiled on Mandela Day, on Church Square in the Town of Worcester

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Nelson Mandela Street in Jeffreys Bay

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Nelson Mandela Street in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth

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Nelson Mandela Street in Pilanesberg

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"Nelson Mandela" Street in Tshwane, in the city centre

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Nelson Mandela Street in Vanrhynsdorp

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Nelson Mandela Street in Westdene, Bloemfontein

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Nelson Mandela Theatre at the Joburg Theatre Complex, previously known as the Johannesburg Civic Theatre

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The Mandela theatre is Joburg Theatre’s flagship auditorium. Lined with plush red seating and accommodating 1069 patrons, it boasts one of the most technically proficient stages in the Southern Hemisphere. The theatre is the main theatre that forms part of the Joburg Theatre Complex in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. It seats 1,069 people and has a stage floor that covers an area of 400m². The Mandela Theatre is known for having hosted a range of world renowned productions, hit shows, and Broadway musicals. On the 5th of December 2023 at the theatre, the Nelson Mandela Foundation honoured the 10th anniversary of Madiba’s passing and hosted the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai as the speaker.

Nelson Mandela unveils a commemorative plaque at the place of his arrest in Howick

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A sculpture, created by Marco Cianfanelli replaces it to mark the 50th anniversary of Mandela's capture in 1962

Nelson Mandela visiting Professorship in the Department of Political and International Studies at Rhodes University

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2012

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The first Nelson Mandela visiting Professor was Amitav Acharya in 2012

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

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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Nelson Mandela’s opening address of the 26th International Conference on Improving University Teaching; Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2001

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26th International Conference on Improving University Teaching

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Nelson Mandela, a poem presented by the Western Cape Civil Servants of the Department of Labour

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Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu Natal

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Primary School in Daveyton

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The trowel used at the bricklaying ceremony and worker helmet for the school is held at the Mandela Museum

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Primary School in Etwatwa, Daveyton

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1993

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Rolihlahla Primary School unveiled by the first democratic President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and named after him in 1993. The school is situated at Etwatwa, Daveyton.

New cultivars of Hibiscus Rosa Sinenis has been registered in honour of Nelson Mandela as 'Tata Madiba' by Gail & Malcolm Cahi

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2014

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New revised book 'Understanding South Africa - the uBuntu way of living' is dedicated to Nelson Mandela in commemoration of his centenary

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April 2018

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New specie of a sea creature (crustacean) which is related to hermit crabs has been named in honour of Nelson Mandela

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2011

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It was discovered off the coast in South Africa. It's Latin name is Mundidopsis mandelai.

New species of spider has been called "Singafrotypa Mandela" in honour of Mandela

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2002

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It is found near Cape Town

New springtail species dedicated to Mr Mandela: the Triacanthella madiba

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2010

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Newsmaker 1995 award from Monitor/Sanlam

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1995

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Newsmaker of the Decade award from the Johannesburg Press Club

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31 October 2001

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Newsmaker of the Year Award 1993 by Johannesburg Press Club

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25 May 1994

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Along with F W de Klerk. The Award was received by Kader Asmal on 29 September 1994 but awarded on 25 May 1994

Nkosi Dalibhunga Mandela Legacy Bridge crossing the Mbashe river and linking Mvezo to Neighbouring village of Ludondolo and N2

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18 July 2013

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NR Mandela Commercial School in Madikwe, Zeerust

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NR Mandela Street in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay

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

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8 June 2010

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

Hyunday and One Million Dream Balls for Africa

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

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8 June 2010

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One of the National Teaching Awards from the Department of Basic Education of South Africa, the 'Lifetime Achievement Award', has been named the Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award

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17 February 2018

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The award with this new name will be handed over for the first time on 17 February 2018

Opening of the Jukskei Park in Riverlea in honour of Nelson Mandela

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The Nelson Mandela Foundation in partnership with Johannesburg City Parks, Zoo, Old Mutual, Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Department of Forest, Fisheries and the Environment, Green Development Foundation, Meals on Wheels Community Services South Africa, as well as Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa commemorated the 9th anniversary of struggle icon Nelson Mandela’s passing by officially opening the Jukskei Park in Riverlea, in Johannesburg. The park will also be the symbolic home for the foundation’s ‘One Million Tree Campaign’, which aims to promote environmental justice and food security, while mitigating the impact of climate change.

Order of Barcelos awarded by the Nandos Piri-Piri Society

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May 1999

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Nandos is a fast-food franchise started in Johannesburg

Order of Disa: Commander from the Western Cape Government

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2004

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Order of Lesotho- Knight Commander from the Kingdom of Lesotho

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Order of Lesotho -Knight Commander conferred upon Mr Mandela for meritorious service, Lesotho

Order of Mapungubwe, Platinum

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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.

Order of the African Renaissance Award, First Division from the African Renaissance Institute

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11 October 1999

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Painting of Mandela on scenery on metal by Andries Boloka

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Painting of Nelson Mandela by/from Chris Gololo

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20 June 1990

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Painting symbolising Mandela’s struggle by Nadie Meer was presented to him during the Fiftieth Anniversary celebrations of the 1946 Passive Resistance Campaign, Durban

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13 June 1996

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Pair of red boxing gloves from Nika 'The Sting' Khumalo

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Park in South Africa and Forest in Israel

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's commitment and dedication to the development of the nation as reason for naming a park after him on Arbor Day, South Africa

Jewish National Fund of South Africa, Trees for Africa, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry,

Patron Emeritus of My Acre in Africa, Kruger National Park