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Johannesburg launch 46664 CD/DVD - It seems Mandela differed from the written script. We will include the speech as he delivered it once we secure the recording of the event.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by Nelson Mandela at Eskom Development Foundation, IBM handover at Mandela House 11 March 2004

ZA COM MR-S-937
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2004-03-11

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by Nelson Mandela at the Acknowledgement Ceremony of FCB Harlow Butler on 27 February 2004 at Mandela House

ZA COM MR-S-940
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2004-02-27

Part of Speeches

ICAP AIDS Initiative Announcement

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech delivered by Nelson Mandela at an ANC Rally held at the Lenasia Cricket Stadium on 18 November 1990

ZA COM MR-S-942
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1990-11-18

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Mr Nelson Mandela's speech at the launch of The Elders, Wednesday, 18 July 2007

ZA COM MR-S-959
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2007-07-18

Part of Speeches

Launch of The Elders

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address at International Women's Forum Conference

ZA COM MR-S-994
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2003-01-30

Part of Speeches

Conference of the International Women's Forum ; This is the prepared speech. Mandela also ad-libbed as per the the following pess report:

Published on Thursday, January 30, 2003 by the Independent (Cape Town, South Africa)
All Bush Wants is Iraqi Oil, Says Mandela

Former president Nelson Mand

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Birthday message, Helen Suzman, November 2002

ZA COM MR-S-996
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2002-11-07

Part of Speeches

Helen Suzman's 85th birthday

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address to recipients of the Nelson Mandela Scholarship, August 2003

ZA COM MR-S-1054
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2003-08-13

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address at launch of the Mandela House Indabas, October 2003

ZA COM MR-S-1071
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October 2003

Part of Speeches

Launch of the Mandela House Indabas

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Donald Woods Obituary, August 2001

ZA COM MR-S-1081
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2001-08-20

Part of Speeches

Death of Donald Woods, 19 August 2001

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

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

ZA COM MR-S-1083
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July 2001

Part of Speeches

26th International Conference on Improving University Teaching

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Statement by Nelson Mandela President of the African National Congress to the Frankel Max Pollak Vinderine Investment Conference Carlton Centre : Frankel Max Pollak Vinderine Investment Conference

ZA COM MR-S-1095
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1992-02-17

Part of Speeches

Frankel Max Pollack Vinderine Investment Conference

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Announcing the death of Makgatho Mandela

ZA COM MR-S-1122
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2005-01-06

Part of Speeches

Press conference announcing the death of his son Makgatho on 6 January 2005

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

NMF_Desk_Calender_8_018

NMPP-PC-NMPP-PC-2009/5.1-8-18
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1984-04-15 - 1984-04-21

Part of Prison Collection

1 page of a printed desk calendar with handwritten notes covering the year of 1984. The calendar was used as a diary by Nelson Mandela while in prison and contains entries concerning matters such as visits, dreams, films, books, personal health and politics.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by ANC President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, at the funeral of Martin Chris Hani

ZA COM MR-S-136
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1993-04-19

Part of Speeches

Funeral of Chris Hani

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Statement by Comrade Nelson R Mandela President of the African National Congress on the occasion of the 32nd Anniversary of Umkhonto we Sizwe

ZA COM MR-S-162
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1993-12-16

Part of Speeches

32nd Anniversity of Mkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the Greek Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Southern Africa Man of the Year Awards

ZA COM MR-S-213
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1994-11-19

Part of Speeches

Greek Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Southern Africa Man of the Year Awards

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by President Nelson Mandela at the funeral of Joe Slovo

ZA COM MR-S-222
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1995-01-15

Part of Speeches

Funeral of Joe Slovo

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Nelson Mandela's address to the Conference of Young Presidents Organisation

ZA COM MR-S-232
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1995-02-27

Part of Speeches

Conference of Young Presidents Organisation

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

The first Bram Fischer Memorial Lecture delivered by President Nelson R Mandela

ZA COM MR-S-267
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1995-06-09

Part of Speeches

Bram Fischer Memorial Lecture established by the Legal Resources Centre

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Notes for address by President Nelson Mandela at the Gauteng Community Leaders Summit

ZA COM MR-S-270
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1995-06-25

Part of Speeches

Gauteng Community Leaders Summit

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the unveiling of the tombstone of Comrade Joe Slovo

ZA COM MR-S-368
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1996-05-04

Part of Speeches

Unveiling of the tombstone of Joe Slovo

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the unveiling of the monument to Enoch Sontonga on Heritage Day

ZA COM MR-S-421
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1996-09-24

Part of Speeches

Unveiling of the monument to Enoch Sontonga

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by President Nelson Mandela at the Official Opening of the Bram Fischer Library at the Legal Resources Centre

ZA COM MR-S-422
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1996-09-27

Part of Speeches

Opening of the Bram Fischer Library at the Legal Resources Centre

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at Damelin Busines College Graduation Ceremony

ZA COM MR-S-458
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1997-02-13

Part of Speeches

Damelin Business College Graduation Ceremony

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Statement by Deputy President, Nelson Mandela to the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA) Third National Congress

ZA COM MR-S-1137
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1991-06-21

Part of Speeches

NUMSA 3rd National Congress

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Small Business Development Corporations Business Revival Dinner Conference in Association with The Star and Sowetan Keynote Address by Dr Nelson Mandela President of the African National Congress

ZA COM MR-S-1176
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1993-11-01

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Message of Mr Nelson Mandela President of the African National Congress to the Association of Young Portuguese Entrepreneurs and Professionals

ZA COM MR-S-1190
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1993-10-30

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Opening Address by President Nelson Mandela at the Defence Exposition of South Africa (DEXSA 94)

ZA COM MR-S-1250
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1994-11-22

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Notes for a speech by President Nelson Mandela at the ANC Organising Workshop

ZA COM MR-S-1331
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1996-12-11

Part of Speeches

ANC Organising Workshop

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address Delivered by the President of the ANC Comrade Nelson Mandela to the Special Congress of COSATU

ZA COM MR-S-1365
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1993-09-10

Part of Speeches

Special Congress of Cosatu

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by Nelson Mandela at the Fourteenth International Conference of the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, 3 December 2000

ZA COM MR-S-1388
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2000-12-03

Part of Speeches

International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law conference on Human Rights and the Administration of Criminal Justice, Sandton, Johannesburg, 3 - 7 December 2000

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Joe Modise Obituary

ZA COM MR-S-1405
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2001-12-08

Part of Speeches

Funeral of Joe Modise

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Message to ANC Siyanqoba Rally, Elections 2009, Sunday 19 April at Coca- Cola Park (Ellis Park) and Johannesburg Stadium

ZA COM MR-S-1493
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2009-04-19

Part of Speeches

ANC Election Siyanqoba Rally 2009

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Introductory remarks by Nelson Mandela when he addressed a press conference for representatives of South Africa's alternative media at his Soweto Home

ZA COM MR-S-1520
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1990-02-15

Part of Speeches

Press Conference for representatives of South Africa's Alternative Media

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by Nelson Mandela on the occasion of Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu's 75th birthday

ZA COM MR-S-1527
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2006-10-07

Part of Speeches

75th birthday of Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by Mr Mandela during the 90th birthday celebration of Mr Walter Sisulu

ZA COM MR-S-708
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2002-05-18

Part of Speeches

90th birthday celebration of Walter Sisulu

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Mr Nelson Mandela on World Aids Day Message 2006

ZA COM MR-S-747
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2006-12-01

Part of Speeches

World AIDS Day

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by M NR Mandela at the press conference of the Ex-Political Prisoners' Committee

ZA COM MR-S-751
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2006-03-30

Part of Speeches

Pres conference of the ex-political prisoners' committee

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Launch of Izipho, Penguin Book and Comic Series

ZA COM MR-S-752
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2005-07-14

Part of Speeches

Launch of Izipho exhibition, Penguin book and comic series

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Farewell Banquet for the 2010 Bid Committee, May 2004

ZA COM MR-S-923
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2004-05-10

Part of Speeches

Farewell banquet for 2010 Bid Committee

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Constitutional Court Opening March 2004

ZA COM MR-S-933
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2004-03-19

Part of Speeches

Special dinner to celebrate the official opening of Constitutional Court Building ; Check to see if actually delivered

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Tribute to Walter Sisulu at the unveiling of his tombstone, December 2003

ZA COM MR-S-944
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2003-12-16

Part of Speeches

Unveiling of Walter Sisulu's tombstone

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Joe Modise Unveiling Ceremony December 2003

ZA COM MR-S-947
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2003-12-06

Part of Speeches

Unveiling ceremony for Joe Modise

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by Nelson Mandela at 5th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture, 22 July 2007

ZA COM MR-S-956
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2007-07-22

Part of Speeches

Fifth Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Walter Sisulu Paedetric Cardiac Centre, Nov 2003

ZA COM MR-S-960
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2003-11-07

Part of Speeches

Opening of the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Media release on Nkosi Johnson

ZA COM MR-S-965
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2001-01-10

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Obituary on Mary Mxadana, 10 October 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1001
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2002-10-10

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Opening Address at WaterDome Station, World Summit on Sustainable Development

ZA COM MR-S-1010
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2002-08-28

Part of Speeches

Inuaguration of the WaterDome Project

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Appeal by Mandela for help in solving Thames murder of a young boy

ZA COM MR-S-1040
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2002-04-19

Part of Speeches

News Conference with two Scotland Yard Detectives

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech at the opening of the Zola Clinic, Soweto, 7 March 2002

ZA COM MR-S-1045
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2002-03-07

Part of Speeches

Opening of Zola Clinic ; Transcript of the ad-lib speech was done by Sahm Venter of a video recording provided by Reuters, January 2009

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech at dinner of "Women in Action for Development" celebrating Women's month

ZA COM MR-S-1053
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2003-08-25

Part of Speeches

Dinner celebrating Women's month, Women in Action for Development

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Message of Condolence to Anton Rupert and family, October 2001

ZA COM MR-S-1059
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2001-10-28

Part of Speeches

Death of Anton and Huberte Rupert's youngest son, Anthonij in a car accident

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address at Gala Dinner, Johannesburg Press Club at receiving Newsmaker of the Decade" Award

ZA COM MR-S-1060
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2001-10-31

Part of Speeches

Johannesburg Press Club "Newsmaker of the Decade" Gala Dinner

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Statement on death of Govan Mbeki, 30 August 2001

ZA COM MR-S-1078
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2001-08-30

Part of Speeches

Death of Govan Mbeki

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address at Father's Day lunch hosted by Zindzi Mandela, : Madiba pays warm tribute to Nkosi

ZA COM MR-S-1084
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2001-06-01

Part of Speeches

Father's Day lunch hosted by Zindzi Mandela for Hyatt Women of Vision Club

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address to the Foreign Correspondence Dinner

ZA COM MR-S-1125
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1990-11-15

Part of Speeches

Foreign Correspondents Dinner

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

I am not prepared to sell the birthright of the people to be free

ZA COM MR-S-013
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10 February 1985

Part of Speeches

Occasion - UDF Rally to celebrate Archbishop Tutu award of the Nobel Peace Prize
Summary - Mandela's response to the latest offer of freedom by the South African Government. It was read on his behalf by his daughter Zindzi Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Nelson Mandela's address to rally in Soweto, 13 February 1990

ZA COM MR-S-017
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13 February 1990

Part of Speeches

Welcome home rally after Mandela was released from prsion

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Interview by Johannesburg Television Service

ZA COM MR-S-019
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15 February 1990

Part of Speeches

Interviw upon release from prison. The title on the interview text on the ANC website is as above but on their title page it is: Interview with SABC

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

TIME Interview with Mandela

ZA COM MR-S-022
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26 February 1990

Part of Speeches

On his fifth day of freedom, Nelson Mandela invited a TIME correspondent, Scott MacLeod, into his home for a chat about prison, freedom and the outlook for his country.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech of the Deputy President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, at the rally to relaunch the South African Communist Party

ZA COM MR-S-049
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1990-07-29

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Response by Nelson Mandela, President of the African National Congress, to the speech by the State President, FW de Klerk, at the first session of CODESA

ZA COM MR-S-070
Item
1991-12-20

Part of Speeches

Response to FW de Klerk's speech at the first session of CODESA, World Trade Centre Kempton Park South Africa

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by Former President Nelson Mandela during the opening of the WaterDome, WSSD : No Water, No Future

ZA COM MR-S-080
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2002-08-28

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Statement by Nelson Mandela, Former President of the Republic of South Africa, on building a global partnership for children

ZA COM MR-S-092
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2000-05-06

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at 9th Congress of the SACP

ZA COM MR-S-096
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1995-04-06

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Intervention of the President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, at the second session of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA)

ZA COM MR-S-104
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1992-05-16

Part of Speeches

Second Session of CODESA

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Statement of the President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, on speculation that a cabal has seized control of the ANC

ZA COM MR-S-106
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1992-05-21

Part of Speeches

On speculation that a cabal has seized control of the ANC

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by ANC President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, at the presentation of the Freedom of Miami Beach Medallion of Honour

ZA COM MR-S-118
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1992-09-29

Part of Speeches

Presentation of the Freedom of Miami Beach Medallion of Honour

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address by President Nelson Mandela at the launch of the National Campaign for Learning and Teaching

ZA COM MR-S-460
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1997-02-20

Part of Speeches

Launch of the National Campaign for Learning and Teaching

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the Baragwanth Hearing Aid Project

ZA COM MR-S-477
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1997-05-23

Part of Speeches

Baragwanath Hearing Aid Project

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Notes for an address by President Nelson Mandela to the Foreign Correspondents Association

ZA COM MR-S-533
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1997-11-21

Part of Speeches

Meeting of Foreign Correspondents Association

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech at a meeting of the Young President's Organisation

ZA COM MR-S-557
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1998-03-20

Part of Speeches

Meeting of the Young Presidents Organisation

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the United World Colleges (UWC) Conference : Southern Africa into the next millennium

ZA COM MR-S-562
Item
1998-03-19

Part of Speeches

South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the United World Colleges (UWC) Conference

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Opening remarks by President Nelson Mandela at the 3rd Annual NEDLAC Summit

ZA COM MR-S-582
Item
1998-05-16

Part of Speeches

3rd Annual National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC)

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Rivonia Trial Records

ZA MR-RT-058
Collection
1962 - 1964

Part of Rivonia Trial

Contains papers relating to Rivonia Trial made available by Joel Joffe. Copies housed in the Bram Fischer Library. Originals at Historical Papers, University of Witwatersrand, A2519 Nelson Mandela Papers: Handwritten speeches and papers by Nelson Mandela for the Pretoria Regional Court Trial (1962) and the Rivonia Trial (1963-1964). The collection includes further notes by Nelson Mandela for his defence; the application for the remand of the trial; an application challenging the right of the court to try him and his preparatory notes. Rivonia Trial records are a typed copy of Mandela's statement from the dock (signed); final clause of statement from the dock (manuscript); notes that Mandela intended to use if he were sentenced to death when asked if he had anything to say (manuscript).

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Nelson Mandela Speeches and writings

MR-MM-214
Collection
1952-1985

Part of Mandela Materials

Articles by Nelson Mandela on the defiance campaign 1952 - 1956. Leaflets issued by the National Action Council calling for a nationwide stay away. April - May 1961. Letter by Nelson Mandela to Sir De Villiers Graaf leader of the white opposition - United party. 23 may 1961 Message from Nelson Mandela to the second national conference 16 June 1985

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Nelson Mandela

ZA MR-MM-473
Collection
1962 - 1964

Part of Mandela Materials

Letter written by Nelson Mandela while in Victor Verster prison, to Moses [Mayekiso] congratulating him on his acquittal on a charge of high treason, 28 June 1989.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Address at the opening of the Nelson Mandela Bridge

ZA COM MR-S-1503
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2003-07-20

Part of Speeches

Mandela's brief address is based on his writings in his autobiography "Long walk to Freedom"

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the opening of the 12th International Council Meeting of the United World Colleges

ZA COM MR-S-323
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1995-11-03

Part of Speeches

12th International Council Meeting of the United World Colleges

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech of the President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, at the funeral of the National Chairperson of the ANC, Oliver Reginald Tambo

ZA COM MR-S-139
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1993-05-02

Part of Speeches

Funeral of Oliver Reginald Tambo

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech of the ANC President, Nelson Mandela, at the Award Ceremony of the Apostolic Faith Mission

ZA COM MR-S-151
Item
1993-09-15

Part of Speeches

Award ceremony of the Apostolic Faith Mission

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Opening address by President Nelson Mandela at the Sub-Saharan Oil and Minerals Conference

ZA COM MR-S-238
Item
1995-03-27

Part of Speeches

Sub-Saharan Oil and Minerals Conference

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Message by President Nelson Mandela to the Conference of Community-based Organisations

ZA COM MR-S-286
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1995-07-27

Part of Speeches

Conference of Community-Based Organisations. Not presented in person.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the closing ceremony of the United Nations Habitat II African Housing Ministers Conference

ZA COM MR-S-317
Item
1995-10-18

Part of Speeches

Closing ceremony of the United N ations Habitat II African Housing Ministers Conference ; This speech has also been captured on the ANC website as 18 October 1996. After brief investigations, it appears that the Conference took place in 1995 and not 1996.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the opening of the First Annual South African Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp

ZA COM MR-S-336
Item
1994-12-04

Part of Speeches

First Annual Souh African Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp ; Delivered on behalf of President Mandela by Jay Naidoo, Minister in the Office of the President

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the National Congress of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS)