The Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted five authors Sylvester Chauke (Stand Against Bland), Candice Mama (Forgiveness Redefined), Basetsane Kumalo (Bassie: My Journey of Hope), Unathi Nkayi (I Keep Learning), Ndileka Mandela (I Am Ndileka: More Than My Surname) to share their stories. Mr Sello Hatang, facilitated by Mr Sylvester Chauke, and closing by Mr Yase Godlo, had the opening of the event.
An opening of the exhibition 'Mandela- Gandhi Wall' with Ela Gandhi, Birad Rajaran, Maniben Sita, Virendra Gupta as well as Sello Hatang. The interactive, multimedia display features photographs, QR(quick recognition) codes that can be read by cell phones which then play videos that Birad Rajaran has loaded on to the internet, and a game that visitors can play by answering questions on the back of cards (similar to postcards) and then matching the photo on the card with the one on the wall.
Opening of the exhibition "Africa Salutes You" at the NMF. Nelson Mandela looking at the exhibition. The exhibition is from Athol Moult with children from Mvezo and was organised by Mandla Mandela. Mandla Mandela with Freddy Chabo Pilusa and Athol Moult in the auditorium. First Lady Thobeka Madiba (#8285), Nelson Mandela with Mandla Mandela, Thobeka Madiba and Graça Machel visiting the exhibition.
The National Public Systems Archives at Crossroads Place Nelson Mandela Centre of memory 107 Central street Houghton.
End of session 2 Assessing the new network of institutions and structures designed to deliver a transformed national archival system. Presentation by the national archivist Graham Dominy - National systems, public interest and access. Presentation by Nkhumvhuzeni Tshirado- Who are we, who is being transformed, by whom what terrain is involved and for how long. Presentation by Brad Abbott-Time to address real issues in records management. Presentation by Prof. Sekgothe Mokgoatsana- Remembering our historical pasts the national archives and records service in South Africa.
The National Public Systems Archives at Crossroads Place Nelson Mandela Centre of memory 107 Central street Houghton.
Session 4 Exploring the distinction between national interest and public interest and understanding the role of archive in relation to both. Discussions on the proposals and the way forward.
Nelson Mandela message encouraging people to buy the CD and DVD of the 46664 campaign explain that the proceeds of the DVD,CD and concert will benefit people who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Nelson Mandela meets Charlize Theron makes a statement on Charlize Theron introduces his grandchildren.
Dialogue names "Taking responsibility: Finding sustainable solutions to xenophobia", co-organised with Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
Dialogue with panel experts Professor Ismail Serageldin, Minister Naledi Pandor, Professor Njabulo Ndebele and Professor Mamokgethi Setati: “The Challenge of Science in Building Democracy”.
Video proceedings of two events 1. Nelson Mandela 1962 Africa trip diary and the 1962 Notebook used in the Rivonia trial popularly known as the “Percy Yutar” papers are handed to the National Archives of SA by the Oppenheimer family . 2. Donation of the audio recordings of Nelson Mandela by Rick Stengel used in the writing of Nelson Mandela 's autobiography Long walk to Freedom. Place Nelson Mandela Foundation. People Jakes Gerwel, Nicky Oppenheimer, Minister of Arts and Culture Dr Pallo Jordan, Ahmed Kathrada, Verne Harris, Sahm Venter and Rick Stengel.
Nelson Mandela message on Emerging voices, a study that focuses on rural communities participating in highlighting the challenges that they are facing regarding rural schools and education. Madiba thanks the communities for their participation and mentions that education provides people with life skills that provide people with life changing opportunities. The study seeks to address and overcome the challenges in the quality of education that prevail in rural area and rural poverty as opposed to the urban areas. The message was first played in a rural education event in Limpopo
1. Nelson Mandela message and special greetings to Kim Dae Jung and his organisation. Nelson Mandela talks about Africa not only being the story of tragedy but also of progress. Africa today is mapping out a new ways dealing with the challenges that Africa faces. Mentions that their mission has been to liberate both the oppressor and the oppressed. "To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains but to live in a way that allows others to respect and enhance the freedom of all"- Nelson Mandela
2. Nelson Mandela's message calling for the support of Bono's red campaign. Red aims to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Nelson Mandela message for Interpol general assembly and to Jackie Selebie being elected as the president of Interpol. Asks that all join hands to build a new home for interpol. Need to make the world a safer place for all and for future generations
Video on an exhibition using the footage based on the popular nursery rhyme twinkle- twinkle little star. This is an online exhibition curated by the Nelson Mandela Foundation documenting Nelson Mandela singing the poem together with the children from different nursery schools that he visited. Date People: Nelson Mandela, Nelson Mandela bodyguards, Rochel Mtirara, Nursery school teachers from all provinces in South Africa, and nursery school children from several provinces in South Africa including the nursery school of his grandson Mbuso Mandela, Western Cape Premiere Ibrahim Rasool.
Nelson Mandela message for the Rugby World Cup. Nelson Mandela wishes the South African national rugby team the Springboks good luck for the world cup final of 2007.
Nelson Mandela thanks the Nelson Mandela friends in the Netherlands on behalf of the Children’s fund. Madiba ask people to join the children's fund and mentions that by helping the children’s fund they are helping children to secure human rights and education.
Nelson Mandela recorded message for the World Social Forum (WSF) in Nairobi Kenya. Nelson Mandela heartily welcomes all people from outside Africa. Informs the people attending the forum that even though he is not physically with them, he is with them in spirit. Mwengo message.
Video on Nelson Mandela meeting the Mandela Rhodes scholars, Shaun Johnson introduces each scholar with Nelson Mandela and share a moment with Nelson Mandela, and Jakes Gerwel at Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Requests for meetings - Zelda and Thoko Mavuso on Nelson Mandela’s diary both secretaries discuss on requests and Nelson Mandela’s diary log; receiving of gifts and messages by Boniswa Qabaka.
Video on Nelson Mandela Foundation management meeting with Chantal Cuddumbey, Zelda La Grange, Heather Henriques, Ruth Rensburg, Verne Harris, Mothomang Diaho and Bushy Mphahlele.
Nelson Mandela recording an HIV/AIDS message for Sanya in China. Later Mr Nelson Mandela meets with an ex-prime minister Mr Basdeo Panday of Trinidad and Tobago who tells Nelson Mandela that he came with Jack Warner who is waiting outside and they are asking Nelson Mandela to give his blessings for Jack Warner election contest in Trinidad and Tobago.Nelson Mandela refuses to give blessing for Jack Warner's election contest.
Video on Nelson Mandela receiving photographic books from the photographer Peter Magubane. The books were previously banned by the then Apartheid government. Nelson Mandela and Peter Magubane share information on photos in the book and then more visitors arrive. Doctors who take care of Nelson Mandela change shifts and Nelson Mandela is introduced to Dr Peter Maboya who will be taking care of him when he leaves for Mozambique in the evening. Madiba prepares for messages that he will recorded for 46664 fundraising, thanking the universities of Michigan and Queens universities that will be recorded that day day.
Video on Nelson Mandela signing books and posters in his office. Nelson Mandela Mandela then meets the Josiah Matang person who was working as a driver at the law firm of Tambo and Mandela. Mr Matang shows Nelson Mandela Oliver Tambo, Chief Luthuli, Joseph Makoe, Moses Mabhida, and him in the photo.
Video on Laloo Chiba and wife Luxmi Chiba having coffee with Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela meets baby Mbiu and parents. Nelson Mandela meets Rick Stengel, his wife Mary Pfaff, Gabriel Stengel and Anton Stengel. Rick Stengel is the author who helped with Madiba with the writing Nelson Mandela autobiography of Long Walk to Freedom. Whitey Basson brings a gift of two shirts to Nelson Mandela and discusses a Checkers school initiative that supports 200 000 meals for schools in Koppies. Nelson Mandela then signs posters for the Childrens’ fund event.
Soweto Gospel choir sing and the door of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Nelson Mandela joins the singing choir and then dances with them. Madiba jokes with them saying that he is cross with them for excluding him from the fun.
Video on Nelson Mandela re-union with ex- treason trial and Rivonia trial members at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Andrew Mlangeni, Bertha Gxowa, John Nkadimeng, Ahmed Kathrada, Andrew Levy, Mpho Motsamayi, Leon Levy.
Video on Zelda briefs Nelson Mandela about the appointments of the day, the appointments include an impending visit by the French president Sarkozy. Zelda discussing and planning with the bodyguards, Nelson Mandela then leaves the office.
Recorded video message by Achmat Dangor, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation on the Mandela road to freedom challenge. The Mandela Road to freedom challenge aims to pay tribute and to support Nelson Mandela by raising funds for the charities that have been founded by Nelson Mandela
National Education Crisis Forum (NECF), consultations held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) with different universities/campuses in preparation for the Higher Education National Convention.
A book about Samora Machel was launched at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, entitled "Samora Machel". Sylvia Graham was the facilitator and key speakers were Sello Hatang, Albie Sachs, Andre Odendaal, Graça Machel, Shan Balton, and Alves Gomes. A group photograph of Josina Machel, Andre Odendaal, and Graça Machel inside the auditorium holding a copy of Samora Machel book.
The signage ceremony of the Project Emthonjeni between the Embassy of Japan and Emthonjeni Community Centre facilitated by the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Followed by a guided tour by Sello Hatang to Nelson Mandela Foundation archive and permeant exhibition; and group photo of Sello, Louise, and Norio next to Nelson Mandela statue.
The departure of the 'Trek4Mandela' from the Nelson Mandela Foundation. This expedition was established in 2012 when Richard Mabaso, Chief Executive Officer of the Imbumba Foundation, overheard a fearful conversation between his mom and niece about puberty. Richard invited his friend Sibusiso Vilane, the first black person in the world to conquer the Three Poles Challenge (reaching the South Pole, North Pole and Mount Everest), to lead him on his first expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The objectives of the climb were to: Create awareness about the challenges facing impoverished girls in rural and poor schools during their monthly cycles; Raise funds to purchase sanitary towels so that needy girls can go to school when having their menstrual period and to Educate people about Mandela Day and the need to take action beyond 18 July, thereby helping to make every day a Mandela Day.
