The Nelson Mandela Foundation has urged the South African government to call for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
In a statement released on Saturday, the foundation said it has been closely monitoring the ongoing conflict that has now entered its 10th day with hundreds of people killed, thousands displaced, and Russia allegedly failing to observe the temporary ceasefire in some cities.
On 11 February 1990, Madiba walked out of Victor Verster Prison - now known as Drakenstein - after 27 years behind bars.
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola hosted a webinar on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing into law of the Constitution and International Human Rights Day.
Civil organisations have reflected on the legacy of the last leader under apartheid and a key role player in the country’s transition to democracy following the death of South Africa's last apartheid president, FW de Klerk.
"FW De Klerk will forever be linked to Nelson Mandela in the annals of South African history," The Nelson Mandela Foundation said in a statement on Thursday.
Zuma is due to face trial alongside French arms company Thales on charges including corruption related to the multibillion-rand arms deal dating back to the 1990s.
Former President Jacob Zuma was jailed on Wednesday night after being found guilty of contempt by the Constitutional Court last week.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation said Jacob Zuma's arrest sent a strong message to the world and to his supporters, that South Africa wouldn't allow impunity no matter who you are.
Graeme Bloch, who was also an education specialist professor, died on Friday at the Constantiaberg hospital in Cape Town following a long illness.
They faced allegations of flouting procurement policies and processes, improper use of the organisation’s resources, bullying, intimidation and the abuse of donor relations.
Thursday evening's event takes place on the 31st anniversary of Madiba's release from prison.
A Sunday Times report suggested a report was related to allegations of procurement impropriety, the misuse of company credit cards and the abuse of power.
The foundation congratulated Joe Biden and his Vice-President Kamala Harris on what "has been a successful but punishing election campaign".
President Cyril Ramaphosa is among those extending kind words to the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
US President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen in his book - ‘Disloyal, a Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J Trump’ - wrote that Trump praised the apartheid era rule in South Africa.
Dangor died on Sunday at the age of 71. He was instrumental in movements against Bantu education in the 1970s.
The foundation's current CEO Sello Hatang has described him as an extraordinary human being.
