NMF Archive

Appreciation from the 5th International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress2003

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September 2003

Award presented to Mr Mandela in appreciation of his vision, energy, and commitment towards safeguarding the World's protected areas and with gratitute for his role as Patron and Supporter of the 2003 5th World Parks Congress, Switzerland

IUCN

World Heavyweight Champion medal from the South African National Boxing Control Board

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23 September 1983

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Golden medal donated to Nelson Mandela.

South African National Boxing Control Board

2013 Golden Tupilak from Tupilak (Queer cultural workers in the Nordic area)

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31/05/13

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

For his pioneer position and continued support of LGBT rights

Tupilak

Recognition for outstanding contribution by Greater Johannesburg

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12 July 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Awarded presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his outstanding contribution towards the development of Greater Johannesburg, South Africa

City Council of Johannesburg

Recognition certificate on the occasion of his visit to the Transkei in 1993 in recognition of his leadership qualities from the Chairman of the Military Council Major-General H.R. Holomisa

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November 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate presented to Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occassion of his visit to the Transkei in 1993 in recognition of his leadership qualities and in commemoration of the award to him of the Nobel Peace Prize, South Africa

Chairmand of the Military Council Major-General HR Holomisa

Friendship and recognition by naming of a square and a stadium after Nelson Mandela in Port Louis

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19 July 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate recognizing Mr Mandela's 70th birthday and paying tribute to him by naming a square and a stadium after him in Port Louis, Mauritius

Mayor and Municipal Corporation of Port Louis

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)

Scroll of Honor from the Southern Transvaal African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Award conferring upon Mr Mandela the Scroll of Honour in recognition of his contribution to the abolition of apartheid, South Africa

Southern Transvaal African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Madiba Lime Stone honour from the Community Policing Forum Sharpeville/Tshepiso

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10 December 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award honoring Mr Mandela with a Madiba lime stone, South Africa

Community Policing Forum Sharpeville/Tshepiso

Insignia of Honour of the 'Order of the African Renaissance' from The African Renaissance Institute

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11 October 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela as the recipient of the 'Order of the African Renaissance' Award, Botswana

African Renaissance Institute (ARI)

South Africa's top 300 Business Tribure of the year 2001 from Impumelelo, South Africa's Top 300 Black Empowerment Companies

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19 October 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to black economic empowerment and black business and industry in South Africa

South Africa's Top 300 Black Empowerment Companies

Certificate from Manong and Associates

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May 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate with quotes from Bertold Brecht and Nikolai Ostrovsky- VI Lenin donated to Mr Mandela, South Africa

Manong and Associates

The Order of Mapungubwe, Platinum: the highest National Order of South Africa for his exceptional and unequalled contribution to the liberation struggle, national reconciliation and nation building presented by President Thabo Mbeki

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December 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

National Order of South Africa

Government of South Africa

Grand Peace Legend and Patronship of the African Peace Foundation

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15 February 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate and medals appointing Mr Mandela as Grand Patron of the Organization and as recipient of the African Peace Medal, Nigeria

African Peace Foundation

Humanitarian Service Decoration - Gold Class- from The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)

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2 August 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Humanitarian Service Decoration Gold Class upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)

Leader with the biggest impact on Business 1994-2004 award from the Cape Town Chamber of Commerce and Die Burger

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27 August 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela Leier met die grootste impak op sake 1994-2004, South Africa

Cape Town Chamber of Commerce and Die Burger

Africare Lifetime Achievement award

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5 November 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Framed painting of people surrounding Mandela - figurative. Plate on the painting reads: Africare Lifetime Achievement award - His excellency Nelson R Mandela - November 5, 2010 "Madiba Mandela", USA

Africare

The 2014 Spiritual Leadership Award from Humanity's Team

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27 July 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

From the Humanity Team in Fort Collins, USA

Humanity's Team

Honorary Degree Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Stellenbosch

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25 October 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring honorary Doctor of Philosophy upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

University of Stellenbosch

Honorary doctorate of Letters from the Open University of Tanzania

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28 September 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring an honorary Doctor of Letters upon Mr Mandela, Tanzania

Open University of Tanzania

Honoray Doctorate of Laws from the University of the Free State

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30 November 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring an honorary Doctor Legum upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

University of the Free State

Medal of Honour from Pretoria Technikon (now Tshwane University of Technology)

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7 May 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Fellowship from College of Medicine of South Africa

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17 October 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Family Museum, 8115 Vilakazi Street, Orlando

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29 November 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF), established by Mandela in 1995, strives to change the way society treats its children and youth

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8 May 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This long-term vision captures the central role society plays in shaping children’s lives and to give voice and dignity to the African child by building a rights-based movement. 'Friends of the NMCM' were established in New York (23/10/95) and in London (12/07/96)

Al Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights from the International Popular Committee of the Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights

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1989-05-30

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for defending human rights, protecting the causes of freedom and supporting peace everywhere in the world, Libya

International Popular Committee of Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights

Sumfest '94 award from Summerfest Productions LTD

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing the people of South Africa and Mr Mandela for their courage and strength in pursuing their freedom from apartheid and oppressive political rule, Jamaica

Summerfest Productions LTD

Mandela Hall Shield (award)

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Competition at Mandela Hall residence at Rhodes University. Residences compete against each other in various categories (sport, academic achievement, cultural events) to win the shield. The first competition was in 2004

Acknowledgement of Mandela's Contribution to South African Literature from the Department of Education of South Africa

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's "Long Walk to Freedom" as one of Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century, South Africa

Department: Education Republic of South Africa

Academic Convocation and welcome from the University of Michigan

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14 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conveying warm greetings upon Mr Mandela during an academic convocation in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

University of Michigan

Nelson Mandela Day in the City of Seattle

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2 November 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award proclaiming February 11 1991 as Nelson Mandela Day in Seattle, USA

City of Seattle Office

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

Mandela International Film Festival was launched in Nelson Mandela Bay

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3 December 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The first festival will take place in 2015

Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day was inaugurated in 2013

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13 August 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The event was renamed to the 'Unite for Mandela Race' in 2014 when it was held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane

Trek4Mandela is an annual expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and is initiated to raise funds for Caring4Girls, a programme of the Imbumba Foundation

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July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The first climb was organised in 2012

Nelson Mandela RUSI-Brenthurst Programme involving three components: the Annual Nelson Mandela International Essay Competition on African Development and Security; the Annual Nelson Mandela Fellowship and the Annual Nelson Mandela International Lecture on African Issues established by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the Brenthurst Foundation to encourage new perspectives on African security and development

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Future cricket test matches between India and South Africa will be known as 'The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series"

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November 2015

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Farewell Game was a soccer match between World Stars v South Africa as a tribute to former President Nelson Mandela

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17 August 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The match was organised by the International Football Association FIFA

Award in Recognition of his Contribution to Democracy, Human Rights and Freedom by the Supreme Council of Sports in Africa

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19 November 1998

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

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Letter from the National Olympic Committee of South Africa dedicating the medals won at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, signed by Penny Heyns, Josia Thugwane, Hezekiel Sepeng and Marianne Kriel

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7 August 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Trophy 1994/95 for cricket

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2 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

A one day cricket tournament in 1994/95

Medallion to commemorate the Nashua Challenge Cup from the Orlando Pirates Football Club

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Gold medal of G Coetzee, SA National Boxing Control Board, WBA World Heavyweight Champion

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23 September 1983

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Shuffle' was organised by the United Cultures for Development Network (UCDNetwork) in celebration of Nelson Mandela's Legacy

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December 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The work is choreographed by Portia Mashigo and performed by a choir and international members of the UCDNetwork

Ubuntu Award 2006 from the National Heritage Council of South Africa honouring Mr Mandela for epitomising the values of Ubuntu

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Stories high mural of Nelson Mandela named 'Am because we are' by the South African artist Freddy Sam, after Bob Gosani's photo of a boxing Mandela in Johannesburg

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January 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Poster Project Collective was initiated by a group of South Africa designers to celebrate Nelson Mandela's life by collecting 95 exceptional posters from around the world, honouring his lifelong contribution to humanity

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May 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The collection was curated and will be exhibited around the world and eventually be auctioned by the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital Trust to raise funds. Many more than 95 posters were received and plans are under way to produce a limited edition publication.

Painting named "African Defence" presented to President Mandela by Elly Tumwine

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9 October 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Portrait of Mr Mandela "Two SOWETANS that have been building the Nation"- Happy Birthday Madiba from all at the SOWETAN 96/07/5049

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Artwork depicting Francois Pienaar and Nelson Mandela, signed by Pienaar (former Rugby player and Captain of the Springboks)

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Cartoon of Mandela as Santa Clause from Anant Singh

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

It is not clear who the artist is

Global Citizen Festival, the international advocacy organisation that targets extreme poverty, announded the lineup for its Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg on 2 December

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9 July 2018

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

CD "In memory of Nelson Mandlea - we will remember you" was recorded and published by Percival Studios

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2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Song 'Robben Island' by Amanda Lois Stone is dedicated to Mandela

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28 April 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Song 'Viva Madiba' is written and composed by Anton Goosen and is performed in 8 languages by Anton Goosen, Gloria Bosman, Rebecca Malope, Dozi, Helena Hettma, Charlize Berg, Theo van Rensburg, Manual Escorcio, Kathy Neuland and Mammie Ntsauba

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27 June 2013

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

Song named: The Heart of a Man (a song for Madiba) by Michael Rodger

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2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Song called 'Nelson Mandela (Will never give up)' by Koko Ateba

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

"One Rainbow", a composition by Leslie Wolf inspired by Nelson Mandela

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2004-09-02

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

A composition by Leslie Wolf inspired by Nelson Mandela.

Wolf, Leslie

President Jacob Zuma unveiled the Mandela Statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa

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16 December 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The 9 meter bronze is by South African artists Andre Prinsloo and Ruhan Janse van Vuuren

Nelson Mandela statue by artist Lorna Reade, unveiled on Mandela Day, on Church Square in the Town of Worcester

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18 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Statues of Chief Albert Luthuli, Archibishop Tutu, FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela on Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to honour the South African recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize

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16 December 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The artist is Claudette Schreuders

Clay bust (clear glaze) of Nelson Mandela

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Statue given to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his precious time from the Amalgated Beverage Industries

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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Wood carving "Mandela" by Mikobi Georges

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bust of Mandela by South African Artist Naomi Jacobsen at the Mandela Gateway to Robben Island

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1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Metal bust of Mandela by Canaan F R Chikumbirike titled ‘Bygones be bygones’

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

President Ramaphosa unveils two Mandela statues in Eastern Cape

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2023-07-18

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveils the statues in Mthatha and Qunu as part of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations. The two monuments serve as a tribute to Madiba’s enduring impact on South Africa and the world and commemorate the 67 years he dedicated to the fight against apartheid.

Poem 'Go well Old Man' by Eric Klaas is dedicated to Nelson Mandela

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March 2018

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

New revised book 'Understanding South Africa - the uBuntu way of living' is dedicated to Nelson Mandela in commemoration of his centenary

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April 2018

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Poem 'Madiba Tribute' by spoken word performer Botlhale Boikanyo

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Poems in honour of Nelson Mandela titled "Madiba" and "Madiba's Shirt" by Brigadier General Dele Arogundade, 2022-07-17

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2022-07-17

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Poems in honour of Nelson Mandela titled "Madiba and Madiba's Shirt" by Brigadier General Dele Arogundade.

Arogundade, Dele (Brigadier General)

Stinkwood tree, planted by Mandela on 4 September 2008 in Thokoza Park, Soweto has been named the 'Nelson Mandela Champion Tree' on 17 July 2017

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17/07/17

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

New springtail species dedicated to Mr Mandela: the Triacanthella madiba

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2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Postage stamp issued in the Republic of Tanzania on the occasion of Mandela's release from prison

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

18 year old footballer from Cameroon is named after Nelson Mandela

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5 April 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

His full name is Nelson Mandela Mbouhom

Series of postage stamps issued in South Africa with photos by Alf Kumalo, depicting Nelson Mandela

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

South Africa National Peace Project (SANPP) was launched as a tribute to Nelson Mandela, who was the inspiration for the project

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16 July 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

South African Reserve Bank will launch a limited edition series of Banknotes and commemorative R5 Coin to commemorate Mandela's 100the birthday

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13 July 2018

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Rotary honors the Nelson Mandela Foundation as a Champion of Inclusion 2022-2023

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2022-04-12

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Rotary International honors the Nelson Mandela Foundation as a Champion of Inclusion to recognize its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion around the world.

Rotary International

Patron of the Freedom Park Legacy Project and Trust

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association

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12 March 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron of the First South African Everest Expedition

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patron-in-Chief of National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)

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29 November 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela was Patron-in-chief of the Presidents' Award for Youth Empowerment from 1992 to 2010

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5 October 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The President's Award for Youth Empowerment has strong international links through its affiliation with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award which was started in 1956 by HRH, The Prince Philip. The Award Programme was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1956 as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The aim was to motivate young people to become involved in a balanced programme of voluntary self-development activities to take them through the potentially difficult period between adolescence and adulthood. The Award Programme, through the network of The International Award Association, is operating in more than 120 countries of which 21 in Africa.

Chief Patron of the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Patron of Open Africa, a non-profit organisation that uses tourism as an economic platform to create and sustain jobs for rural communities throughout Southern Africa