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  • Former US President Barack Obama at the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Obama calls on world to be Madiba’s legacy

    In his speech, Former US President Barack Obama tracked the enormous social and democratic progress the world has made in the 100 years between Nelson Mandela’s 1918 birth and 2018.

    1410 days ago
  • 16th annual Nelson Mandela Lecture. Picture: Nelson Mandela Foundation

    World leaders to descend on Joburg for Nelson Mandela lecture

    The event is organised by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to honour Madiba, who would’ve turned 100 years old on Wednesday, 18 July.

    1411 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    [LISTEN] Wanna use Madiba's name? Observe protocol

    Cape Talk host Kieno Kammies spoke to Sello Hatang, the CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation about protecting the Nelson Mandela name from being misused.

    1417 days ago
  • Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel gives a keynote address on the life of Ma Winnie at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg on 9 April 2018. Picture: Katleho Sekhotho/EWN

    Nelson Mandela Foundation pays tribute to Mama Winnie

    Speakers including former first lady Graca Machel, ministers Ayanda Dlodlo and Jeff Radebe are expected to lead the tributes.

    1510 days ago
  • A screengrab of dignitaries observing a moment of silence during the Nelson Mandela Foundation's tribute for the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

    [WATCH LIVE] Nelson Mandela Foundation launches Mama Winnie tribute

    Nelson Mandela Foundation launches its tribute to the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

    1510 days ago
  • FILE: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Picture: GCIS

    [LISTEN] Mandela Foundation calls for more compassion after Mam' Winnie's death

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO was interviewed by Cape Talk host Kieno Kammies.

    1516 days ago
  • AfriForum's Ernst Roets. Picture: AfriForum

    AfriForum reiterates its case for old SA flag

    The organisation is challenging an Equality Court application filed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to ban the flag.

    1519 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: @NelsonMandela/Twitter.

    Nelson Mandela Foundation: More needs to be done to address inequality

    The foundation's CEO Sello Hatang was speaking on Talk Radio 702's 'Midday Report' with Ray White on Human Rights Day.

    1529 days ago
  • The Nelson Mandela Foundation unveiled an orange and vermilion rose on 8 February named after the anti-apartheid leader. Picture: @NelsonMandela/Twitter.

    Nelson Mandela Foundation: Flying old SA flag constitutes hate speech

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation has gone to the Equality Court over the issue.

    1549 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    Equality Court urged to take action against apartheid flag

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation has made an application for an order declaring that gratuitous displays of the apartheid flag constitute hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment based on race.

    1550 days ago
  • Home Affair Minister Malusi Gigaba ahead of the ANC national policy conference at Nasrec on 30 June 2017. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    ‘Gigaba's presence in Cabinet weakens fight on state capture’

    President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new Cabinet, naming David Mabuza as his second in command and Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister, among other changes.

    1550 days ago
  • The suspects in the Vrede dairy farm project case appear in the Bloemfontein magistrates court on 15 February 2018. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    Nelson Mandela Foundation welcomes arrests in Vrede dairy farm case

    The Hawks raided the Gupta compound in Saxonworld and several other residences this week.

    1562 days ago
  • FILE: Nelson Mandela and Rica Hodgson during the first Malibongwe dialogue held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Picture: nelsonmandela.org.

    Mandela Foundation saddened by death of Rica Hodgson

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation has described Hodgson as a remarkable veteran, a freedom fighter and an anti-apartheid activist who dedicated her life to a free society.

    1596 days ago
  • FILE: Preparations in Qunu where former president Nelson Mandela will be buried. Picture: EWN.

    EC govt cautions against reaching conclusions over Madiba’s funeral probe

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation's Sello Hatang says those implicated in the report should be held accountable.

    1634 days ago
  • Prof Njabulo Ndebele, the chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, welcomes guests for #RememberingNelsonMandela on behalf of its Board of Trustees Living The Legacy. Picture: @NelsonMandela/Twitter.

    Mandela Foundation launches centenary project in his honour

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation has officially unveiled an exhibition in Johannesburg to mark Madiba’s 100th birthday next year.

    1634 days ago
  • Nelson Mandela's casket is carried by military and police members on a gun carriage during his funeral service in Qunu, Eastern Cape, on 15 December 2013. Picture: GCIS

    Mandela Foundation 'horrified' by Mkhwebane’s finding on Madiba’s funeral

    The foundation says the findings couldn't have come at a better time as Tuesday marks exactly four years since Nelson Mandela's passing.

    1635 days ago
  • FILE: Farming communities protested against farm murders on 30 October 2017,  under the banner ‘genoeg is genoeg’ (enough is enough). Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    Nelson Mandela Foundation calls for talks to ban old SA flag

    #BlackMonday protesters barricaded highways across the country last week to raise awareness over farm killings. Some brandished the apartheid era flag.

    1664 days ago
  • FILE: President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe. Picture: AFP

    Nelson Mandela Foundation: Mugabe's Madiba criticism rings hollow

    Last month, Mugabe again criticised the former president Nelson Mandela, saying that he had made too many concessions towards the white minority.

    1716 days ago
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    [WATCH] EFF visits Robben Island in honour of Ahmed Kathrada

    Barbara Hogan went on a visit with the Economic Freedom Fighters leadership, former president Kgalema Motlanthe and members of the Ahmed Kathrada and Nelson Mandela Foundations.

    1731 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    Mandela Foundation to host gender equality lecture series

    The Mandela Foundation says women in this country specifically rural black women, face daily struggles against gender inequality.

    1752 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Higher Education Minister Mduduzi Manana at the North West University. Picture: EWN.

    Mduduzi Manana notified to appear in court

    Fikile Mbalula has, however, been unable to say in which court or exactly when Manana will make his appearance.

    1752 days ago
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