Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory http://www.nelsonmandela.org Opening of the 27th Mandela Day library at Qoyintaba Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/opening-of-the-27th-mandela-day-library-at-qoyintaba-primary-school-in-kwaz http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/opening-of-the-27th-mandela-day-library-at-qoyintaba-primary-school-in-kwaz/#9092 Mon, 06 May 2013 08:03:18 +0000 On 2 May 2013, the 27th Mandela Day container library opening took place. This is the second library by the Participate for Good Joberg2C campaign.

]]> Mahlodumela Lower Primary School Mandela Day container library opening on 25 April 2013 http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/mahlodumela-lower-primary-school-mandela-day-container-library-opening-25-a http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/mahlodumela-lower-primary-school-mandela-day-container-library-opening-25-a/#9091 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:12:33 +0000 The morning of 25 April 2013 started in a frenzy at Mahlodumela Lower Primary School in Limpopo, with the arrival of two bakkie-loads and a trailer full of boxes containing books for the 26th Mandela Day container library.

]]> SA stars attend opening of Mandela Day library in Bergville http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/sa-stars-attend-opening-of-mandela-day-library-in-bergville http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/sa-stars-attend-opening-of-mandela-day-library-in-bergville/#9087 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:33:20 +0000 On 10 April 2013, Sibusiso Vilane, the first African to reach the summit of Everest, and Hlubi Moya of Isidingo kicked off the opening of the 25th Mandela Day container library at Opperman’s Kraal Primary School in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal.

]]> Madiba discharged: issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/madiba-discharged-issued-by-the-presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/madiba-discharged-issued-by-the-presidency/#9086 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:16:37 +0000 Former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital today, 6 April, following a sustained and gradual improvement in his general condition.

]]> President Zuma visits Mandela in hospital: Issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/president-zuma-visits-mandela-in-hospital-issued-by-the-presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/president-zuma-visits-mandela-in-hospital-issued-by-the-presidency/#9085 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:30:47 +0000 President Jacob Zuma visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital today, 4 April 2013, and received a briefing from doctors which indicates continuous improvement in his condition.

]]> Doctors are happy with Madiba’s progress: issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/doctors-are-happy-with-madibas-progress-issued-by-the-presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/doctors-are-happy-with-madibas-progress-issued-by-the-presidency/#9084 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:40:53 +0000 Former President Nelson Mandela continues to make steady improvement while in hospital. His doctors say he continues to respond satisfactorily to treatment and is much better now than he was when he was admitted to hospital on 27 March 2013.

]]> Update on the Centre of Memory’s partnership with Sunderland AFC http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-the-centre-of-memorys-partnership-with-sunderland-afc http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-the-centre-of-memorys-partnership-with-sunderland-afc/#9083 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:51:55 +0000 The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and the management of Sunderland Football Club met in England on Monday, 1 April 2013 to discuss the public debates around Sunderland’s new coach. Mr Di Canio participated in the meeting.

]]> Update on former President Mandela: issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-former-president-mandela-issued-by-the-presidency2 http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-former-president-mandela-issued-by-the-presidency2/#9082 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:02:46 +0000 Former President Mandela is still in hospital where he is receiving treatment for pneumonia.

]]> Madiba continues to receive treatment: issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/madiba-continues-to-receive-treatment-issued-by-the-presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/madiba-continues-to-receive-treatment-issued-by-the-presidency/#9081 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:10:14 +0000 The Presidency has been advised by the doctors that former President Nelson Mandela had a restful day and continues to receive treatment.

]]> Update on former President Nelson Mandela: issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-former-president-nelson-mandela-issued-by-the-presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-former-president-nelson-mandela-issued-by-the-presidency/#9080 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:40:07 +0000 Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital during the late hours of 27 March 2013 due to a recurrence of pneumonia.

]]> Update on Former President Mandela: Issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-former-president-mandela-issued-by-the-presidency1 http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-former-president-mandela-issued-by-the-presidency1/#9079 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:50:01 +0000 The Presidency wishes to advise that former President Nelson Mandela is in good spirits and enjoyed a full breakfast this morning, 29 March 2013.

]]> Update on the health of former President Nelson Mandela: Issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-the-health-of-former-president-nelson-mandela-issued-by-the-presi http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/update-on-the-health-of-former-president-nelson-mandela-issued-by-the-presi/#9078 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:10:06 +0000 The doctors advise that former President Nelson Mandela is responding positively to the treatment he is undergoing for a recurring lung infection.

He remains under treatment and observation in hospital.

]]> Former President Mandela hospitalised: issued by the Presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/former-president-mandela-hospitalised-issued-by-the-presidency http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/former-president-mandela-hospitalised-issued-by-the-presidency/#9077 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:23:34 +0000 Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital just before midnight, 27 March, due to the recurrence of his lung infection.

]]> Media release: Condolences on the passing of Prof. Chinua Achebe http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/media-release-condolences-on-the-passing-of-prof.-chinua-achebe http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/media-release-condolences-on-the-passing-of-prof.-chinua-achebe/#9076 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:52:51 +0000 On behalf of our Chairperson, Board of Trustees and staff of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, we would like to offer our condolences to the family of Prof. Chinua Achebe, a great African writer and thinker, who passed away on 21 March 2013 at the age of 82.

]]> Sunderland AFC to celebrate Mandela Day http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/sutherland-afc-to-celebrate-mandela-day http://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/sutherland-afc-to-celebrate-mandela-day/#9075 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:58:18 +0000 On 30 March 2013, Sunderland Association Football Club (AFC) will face Manchester United in a Barclays Premier League match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This event has been titled “Nelson Mandela Day” in celebration of Sunderland AFC’s recent collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

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