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The Lekoa-Vaal Metropolitan Council bestowed the Freedom of the Vaal in 1999 to the honourable statesman; as an expression of gratitude for recognising our martyred heroes and heroines’ that impacted on the overall struggle for Democracy in South Africa.

Freedom of the City of Uitenhage

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14 September 1995

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Freedom of the City of Tshwane

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2008

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Freedom of the City of Tshwane

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Award conferring Mr Mandela the Freedom of the City of Tshwane, South Africa

City of Tshwane

Freedom of the City of Swellendam, South Africa

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Freedom of the City of Pietermaritzburg from the Msunduzi Transitional Council

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25 April 1997

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Freedom of the city of Paarl

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25 July 1995

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Freedom of the City of Lydenburg

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3 November 1999

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Freedom of the City of Heidelberg

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29 November 1996

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Freedom of the City of Durban

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16 April 1999

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Freedom of the City of Cape Town

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27 November 1997

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Freedom of the City of Boksburg

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1997

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Award conferring the Freedom of the City of Boksburg, South Africa

City of Boksburg

Freedom of the City of Boksburg

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26 June 1997

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Freedom of the City of Bloemfontein

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16 May 1997

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Freedom of Pick 'n Pay, a symbolic award presented by the South African supermarket chain

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6 June 1999

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Framed wooden dedication to Nelson Mandela from the University of Fort Hare

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Framed Portrait of Madiba in oil on canvas by Enver Larney

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1990

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Framed Mandela drawing from the Carnarvon ANC branch

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Framed drawing of Mr Mandela by Thabang Mokoko of the Yeoville Community School, Johannesburg

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Framed Certificate from Masakhane Project

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Framed certificate by the Institute of Municipal Personnel Practitioners of Southern Africa (IMPSA), Bloemfontein

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Founding Patron of the Matla Trust

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2 May 1995

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Fleetwatch Friend of the Trucking Industry Award from Fleetwatch

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his statemanship and in creating a climate conducive to peace from Fleetwatch magazine; 1994 Special Award, South Africa

Fleetwatch

Flame of Distinction from New Nation and Engen in recognition of Mr. Mandela's personal achievements

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Mandela's personal achievements

Flame of Distinction Award was presented by New Nation and Engen for his achievements

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3 June 1993

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Five-meter tall steel sculpture of Mandela on Gerald Sekoto Street in Newtown, Johannesburg

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25 May 2013

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; the Shadow Boxer, by South African artist Marco Cianfanelli. Chancellor House, the former site of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo’s law firm, is in the background.The sculpture portrays Nelson Mandela as a young amateur boxer, and is based on a famous picture by photographer Bob Gosani. The Shadow Boxer was commissioned by the Johannesburg Development Agency in partnership with the City of Jobannesburg.

First recipient of the Walter Sisulu Hope for Children Award recognising contributions to improving the lives of children

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10 June 2003

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First King Shaka Award in recognition of bravery

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25 July 2001

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Mandela could not attend the official presentation night at Gold Reef City in July and he received the award from King Goodwill Zwelithini during a ceremony at his home in Johannesburg

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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Faithful Leadership Merit Award from the Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina"

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16 April 1995

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Faithful Leadership Merit Award from the Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church

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16 April 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina" presented the Faithful Leadership Merit Award to State President Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina

Extraordinary Leadership Award from the Black Management Forum

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Escape from Roben Island: a computer game with Nelson Mandela as the hero who escapes Robben Island to free his daughter Zinzi who has been taken hostage

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

By Mohammed Asief Brey, Department of Computer Science, University of Cape Town

Elija Barayis Award from COSATU presented to Mandela for his outstanding leadership and service on the occasion of the 15th Anniversary of COSATU

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1 December 1990

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Eight metre statue on Naval Hill in Bloemfontein

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

DStv will launch a pop-up channel on Nelson Mandela's birthday for a period of 5 days to celebrate his centenary

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18 July 2018

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Dreamkeeper Award from the University of Michigan Office of Minority Affairs

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September 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Dreamkeeper Award upon Mr Mandela for his lifelong struggle and commitment to Award from the University of Michigan, Office of Minority Affairs in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

University of Michigan Office of Minority Affairs

Drama and book named "The Black Man's Folk Hero: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela" by Isaac Sakie Shabangu

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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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DEXSA '94 Award presented to Mandela from the Armaments Corporation of South Africa Ltd (ARMSCOR)

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Democratic Leadership Award from the Club of Madrid

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15 December 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Club of Madrid Democratic Leadership Award to Nelson Mandela, Spain

Club of Madrid

David Jenkins composed the song "Madiba" in his honour

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November 2016

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Credo Primary School was renamed Nelson Mandela Primary School

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10 December 2014

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The building of the school was personally requested by Nelson Mandela from Sasol Campany and opened by him and Paul Kruger on 13 September 2000

Co-patron of the EcoPort Foundations together with Edward O Wilson and Jacques Diof

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Constitution Hill Trust Award presented to Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada in recognition of their sacrifices and outstanding contribution to democracy, constitutionalism and human rights in South Africa

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7 October 2009

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Zindzi Mandela accepted the award on her father's behalf

Congratulations with Honorary doctorate from Ryerson University from House of Commons, Canada

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17 November 2001

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Congratulations and best wishes to Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel as they received an Honorary doctorate from Ryerson University, Canada

Jean Augustine, M.P.

Concert at Johannesburg Stadium in honour of Mandela's 90th birthday

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24 August 2008

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Jointly organised by Nelson Mandela Foundation and Department of Arts and Culture

CNBC Africa Award

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19 September 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his Courage, Vision, and Wisdom, by Mr Zafar Siddiqi, Chairman of CNBC Africa, South Africa

CNBC Africa

Clay bust (clear glaze) of Nelson Mandela

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2003

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Civicus Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel Innovation Grant was launched at the 5th Civicus World Assembly in Gaborone and is aimed at providing seed funding for innovative ideas emerging from organisations or groups of participants at the CIVICUS World Assembly

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2004

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Citation of Honour from the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

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27 June 1990

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Citation of Honor presented to Mr Mandela from the University in Huntsville, USA

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Church of the Virgin Mary medal from the City of Spilimbergo

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1995

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silver medal from the City of Spilimbergo, Italy

City of Spilimbergo

Chris Hani Peace Award at the 10th National Congress of the South African Communist Party

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1 July 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Choral songs of Praise for Mandiba, Opus 2, by Norman Maake Chauke

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Seven songs composed by him

Chief Patron of the Star Smile Fund

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This was a once-off event to raise funds for the first operation. The Smile Foundations is a NGO with a holistic health care vision for parents and children with facial conditions

Chief Patron of the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)

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ACT was established to secure financial and other resources for arts, culture and heritage; and to project the needs and role of the sector into the public domain

Chancellor's Challenge 175 presented by the University of Cape Town

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his personal commitment to the UCT Chancellor's Challenge 175, South Africa

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Chancellor's Calabash Award 2012 from UNISA

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11/10/12

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Award presented to Mr. Mandela in recognition of being a UNISA Robben Island Alumnus who has sacrificed so much for the liberation of our country, Soouth Africa

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Chancellor of the University of the North (now the University of Limpopo)