South Africa

And a celebration of 20 years of diplomatic relations between India and South Africa, coinciding with the 125 anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi when he was thrown off a train at Pietermaritzburg Railway station after he refused to move from a whites'only compartment

Future cricket test matches between India and South Africa will be known as 'The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series"

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Annual 'Mandela Legacy Cub' was launched with a match between the Springboks and the Proteas at Wonderers in Johannesburg as well as a Mini Cricket Festival

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5 December 2014

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Presidential Awards: Government of SA and Civil Society 2010

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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).

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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17 August 1999

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The match was organised by the International Football Association FIFA

Cricket bat signed by Hansie Cronje "To President Mandela, thank you for your support! All the best in 1997"

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4 January 1997

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Also a photograph signed by Mandela and Hansie Cronje: "Dear Mr President, Only the best for you!" of the awarding of the bat

Soccer Honour Award from Soccer Foundation, the Rural Foundation and the Department of Sports and Recreation

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26 October 1996

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Letter from the National Olympic Committee of South Africa dedicating the medals won at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, signed by Penny Heyns, Josia Thugwane, Hezekiel Sepeng and Marianne Kriel

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7 August 1996

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Fighter of the Century Award was presented to President Nelson R Mandela in honour of the man who fought for freedom and won - on behalf of the South African Boxing fraternity - King Korn Boxing Awards

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25 January 1996

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Rugby ball signed by South African Rugby Team The Spjngboks after their victory in the Rugby World Cup in 1995

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June 1995

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Mandela Trophy 1994/95 for cricket

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2 December 1994

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A one day cricket tournament in 1994/95

Silver tray presented on the occasion of the rugby match between South Africa and England at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium

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4 June 1994

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

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10 May 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medallion to commemorate the Nashua Challenge Cup from the Orlando Pirates Football Club

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

IAAF (International Amateur Athletics Federation) plaque thanking Mandela on occasion of the African Unity Athletics meeting

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24 April 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Gold medal of G Coetzee, SA National Boxing Control Board, WBA World Heavyweight Champion

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23 September 1983

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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The 'Nelson Mandela Remembrence Walk' was launched by the Gautend Deparytment of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation at Nelson Mandela Foundation on 11 November 2014

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13 December 2014

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The walk will take place on 13 December

Mandela International Film Festival was launched in Nelson Mandela Bay

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3 December 2014

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The first festival will take place in 2015

67 Blankets for Mandela Day, and initiative to knit blankets for people in need in South Africa

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19 December 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Initiated by Carolyn Steyn in 2013, it has now spread across the world

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

Mandela Day Marathon is being run in the KZN Midlands in 3 categories

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26 August 2012

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Trek4Mandela is an annual expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and is initiated to raise funds for Caring4Girls, a programme of the Imbumba Foundation

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The first climb was organised in 2012

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Annual Science Lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand

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2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Annual Language Lecture for Exceptional Language Achievements at Pretoria Technikon

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

South Africa Football Association

UKC Hero Award 2005 International

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2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Mandela Hall Shield (award)

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Annual Nelson Mandela Prize at the Centre for Human Rights of the University of Pretoria for the best academic performance

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8 May 2001

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Gold Medal from the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA)

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27 May 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Gold Medal to Mr Mandela for his unparalleled public relations service by the Council of PRISA

Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa

Academic Convocation and welcome from the University of Michigan

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14 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conveying warm greetings upon Mr Mandela during an academic convocation in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

University of Michigan

Honorary Citizenship to Winnie Mandela and Nelson Mandela Day in the State of Wisconsin

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8 May 1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate declaring May 8, 1985 as Nelson Mandela Day in the state of Wisconsin and granting Winnie Mandela honorary Wisconsin citizenship, USA

State of Wisconsin Executive Department

Friendship Award from the Rambam Charitable Trust

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20 March 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's dedication to the Rambam Charitable Trust's ideals and principles and is a friend of the Trust, South Africa

Rambam Charitable Trust

Nelson Mandela Museum with branches in Mthatha, Qunu and Mvezo

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February 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Family Museum, 8115 Vilakazi Street, Orlando

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29 November 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Head of State Medal from the International Association of Lions Clubs

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Head of State Medal presented to Mr Mandela from Lions International, USA

Lions International

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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8 May 1995

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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)

Award from the South African Graduates Development Association (SAGDA) to mark its official launch, at the St George Conference Centre

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16 October 2001

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Medal of Honour from Pretoria Technikon (now Tshwane University of Technology)

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7 May 1999

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Honorary Fellowship from College of Medicine of South Africa

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17 October 1995

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his personal commitment to the ICT Chancellor's Challenge 175 of the University of Cape Town

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Machel-Mandela Internship Programme for young granduates, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel, set up by The Brenthurst Foundation

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9 March 2011

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Honorary Doctorate in Laws from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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25 April 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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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Honorary Doctorate in Laws from Rhodes University

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6 April 2002

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Honorary Doctorate in Laws from the University of the Free State

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30 November 2001

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Honorary Doctor Technologiae Education from the Technikon of the Free State

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the University of Sydney

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4 September 2000

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Award conferring the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws upon Mr Mandela, from the University of Sydney, Australia

University of Sydney

Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Durban-Westville (now part of the University of KwaZulu Natal)

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1 September 1999

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Honorary Doctorate from the University of Zululand

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30 May 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree in Laws from the University of Pretoria

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4 December 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

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25 October 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctorate in Laws awarded by the University of South Africa (UNISA)

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16 September 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws of the University of South Africa

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16 September 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award and Recommendation conferring Honorary Doctor of Laws upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Honorary doctorate of Philosophy from the Interdenominational Theological Seminary and College of Theism, Inc.

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19 July 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree conferred upon Mr Mandela. From the College in Baltimore, USA

Trustees of Interdenominational Theological Seminary and College of Theism, Inc.

Honorary Doctorate of Laws of the University of Natal

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9 May 1993

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(now University of KwaZulu Natal)

Honorary Doctor of Letters of the University of Natal

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May 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

(now University of KwaZulu Natal)

Honorary Degree in Laws conferred by the University of Fort Hare, South Africa

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9 May 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Laws degree conferred by the University of the Witwatersrand

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6 September 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate Doctor of Laws from the University of the West Indies, the Caribbean

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24 July 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Mr Mandela from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

University of West Indies

Honorary Doctorate in Laws of the University of Western Cape

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4 December 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree in Doctor of Laws by the University of Cape Town

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate Doctor of Laws from State University of Michigan

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2 May 1987

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Mr Mandela from State University of Michigan, USA

University of Michigan

Honorary doctorate Doctor of Laws from Trent University

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25 October 1986

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring honorary Doctor of Laws upon Mr Mandela from Trent University, Canada

Trent University

2012 UNISA Robben Island Alumnus Award from UNISA to recognize Robben Island Alumni who sacrificed so much for the liberation of South Africa

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12 October 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The first Nelson Mandela visiting Professor was Amitav Acharya in 2012

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

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2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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.

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