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Judge Thumba Pillay Collection

  • ZA COM NMAP 2010/9
  • Series
  • 1959-01-01 - 1979-12-31
This series consists of two letters smuggled out of Robben Island in 1977. Mac Maharaj gave them to Judge Thumba Pillay of legal firm of Pillay Seedat & Co. The letters are written by Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada, both of them wishing to appoint the firm to act on their behalf in legal proceedings against the Department of Prisons. Since the authorities refused contact with their attorneys, they had to use this "illegal" method to seek legal representation. The collection includes an envelope that Judge Pillay had posted addressed to his law firm. He did this in the event that the Security Police questioned him about how he received the letters, he would be able to prove that they were posted anonymously to him.
A second donation of Judge Thumba Pillay contains correspondence and documents (mainly copies) pertaining to the case of Mandela vs Minister of Prisons.

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla [use]

Nelson Mandela and P.W. Botha's secret meeting, South Africa: [Still image]

Nelson Mandela's secret meeting with President P.W. Botha. From l to r: General Williamsen, Nelson Mandela, Neil Barnard, Pres. Botha and Kobie Coetsee. Only photograph of the meeting that took place on 5 July 1989. Other people in the photo are General Johan Willemse (Commissioner of Prisons), Niel Barnard (Head of National Intelligence), and Hendrik "Kobie" Coetsee (Minister of Justice).

Ehlers, Ters

Sahm Venter Collection

  • ZA COM NMAP 2009/14
  • Series
  • 1984 to 2000
Documents accumulated by Sahm Venter from ca. 1984-2002 as part of her work as a journalist as well as a dedicated political activist during the struggle for liberation in South Africa. The documents have been categorised and arranged by the following subjects or formats:
Personal papers
Organisations / Community based organisations
Court cases, Petitions and Appeals
Speeches and writings
Universities
Publications.

Venter, Sahm

George Hallett Collection – Mandela Photos

  • ZA COM NMAP 2013/21
  • Series
  • 1994 - 2000
Three prints by and from George Hallett:
(a) Mandela on the Election Trail, Athlone Stadium, April 1994
(b) Madiba at his Houghton Residence, April 1994
(c) Nelson Mandela, Cape Town 2000.

Hallett, George

Jacques Moreillon Collection

  • ZA COM NMAP 2012/57
  • Series
  • ca. 2004-2009
The collection consists of a report of 3 visits by Dr Jacques Moreillon as ICRC Delegate General for Africa to Robben Island (1973, 1974 and 1975) and his meetings with Nelson Mandela during and after his incarceration. It also includes a manuscript, “Moments with Madiba”; a letter to Mandela dated 25 April 2005; and a brief resume of Moreillon, dated 2009. The report and manuscript cover the period 1963-2004, focusing on 1973 onwards.

Moreillon, Jacques

Birthday letters to Nelson Mandela

Birthday letters to Nelson Mandela from the learners of Ellerton Primary School, under the supervision of the Rotary Club of Sea Point, District 9350.

Ellerton Primary School

Jack Swart Collection

  • ZA COM NMAP 2012/32
  • Series
  • 1988 to 2012
Jack Swart was Mr Mandela's warder and chef from 7 Dec 1988 to 11 Feb 1990 at Victor Verster Prison. This collection includes notes by Mandela to Swart, correspondence, photographs, recipes and menus of the food Swart cooked for Mandela, and a manuscript of Swart's life story in Afrikaans. It includes a video clip of the drive from the Victor Verster House to the prison gates that Mandela would have taken on 11 Feb 1990 when he was released.

Swart, Jack

Cleaning up Robben Island for International Costal Clean-up Day, 2016.09.17, Robben Island: [Set of 12 Still Images]

* The week of 12- 17 September 2016 was marked Clean-up & Recycle SA week, the aim of the week is to increase awareness in South Africans of the many benefits of recycling (socially, environmentally and economically) and the importance of a litter-free environment. As part of International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday 17th of September, PETCO partnered with Plastics
* SA and 140 enthusiastic volunteers to clean up Robben Island in memory of Nelson Mandela.

Unknown

This Land Screening Summary

25 screenings of “This Land” documentary followed by dialogues in various areas in South Africa.

Plexus Films

5th Cape Town International Sport and Peace Conference, and launch of the Youth Network for Sport, Development and Peace, 2018.09.23, Cape Town: [Set of 4 Still images]

The Foundation for Sport, Development and Peace in collaboration with Western Cape Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Nedbank, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Robben Island Museum, the International Pierre de Coubertin Foundation, The Global Sport Institute, the Cape Town Sport Council and their partners presented the 5th Cape Town International Sport and Peace Conference, and the launch of the Youth Network for Sport, Development and Peace, borne from the 1st African Youth Forum on Robben Island.

Mo Bassa

City of Cape Town Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations, 2018.07.18: [Set of 6 Still images]

The city of Cape Town Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations. Nelson Mandela Statue unveiled on the Cape Town City Hall Balcony. The Switch-on of the Festive Lights, Adderley Street annually marks the start of the festive season in Cape Town. On 2 Dec 2018 the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Ald Dan Plato switched on the festive lights at 20:30 where 80 000+ residents and tourists enjoyed the concert, festive lights and video mapping display on the City Hall wall of the theme. On 2 Dec 2018 the theme was: Cape Town, City of Inspiration. Madiba’s life of hope was displayed with the centenary message: Be the Legacy.

Unknown

Isandla Institute National Conference 2019

Nelson Mandela Foundation Dialogue Analyst Sumaya Hendricks giving a keynote address at the Isandla Institute National Conference on “Urban Citizenship as a Verb: Facilitating action through coalitions for change” in Cape Town.

Samson, Trevor

Commemoration of Nelson Mandela's return from Victor Verster prison, 2020.02.11, Western Cape: [Set of 328 Still images]

The 11th of February 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from Victor Verster prison. To commemorate the day, the Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted three connected events in the Western Cape, all of which considered the "new Prisons of Africa" that have come to define life for many, and focus on how to achieve substantive liberation.

Distilled Photography

Photographs of the lecture delivered by Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee with Danai Mupotsa and Opal Tometi, 2020.02.11, Cape Town: [Set of 6 Still images]

Lecture by Leymah Gbowee, peace activist, social worker, human rights advocate, and recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, with Author and Senior Lecturer in the Department of African Literature at the University of the WitwatersrandDanai Mupotsa and civil rights leader Opal Tometi.

Holomisa, Bantubonke Harrington

International Mandela Dialogues, 2016

International Mandela Dialogues on Memory Work: ''Creating Safe Spaces Across Generations'', 2016 held in South Africa and Sri Lanka with participants from Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Croatia, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka as well as United States of America.

Various

Unequal Stories Collection

Arial photos taken in Cape Town areas, showing inequality in living conditions
The photos are taken in Hout Bay/Imizamo Yethu, Manenberg/Phola Park, Strand/Nomzamo and Masiphumelele/Lake Michelle in the period 18 April - 10 May 2016.

Miller, Johnny

Himan Bernadt Collection

  • ZA COM NMAP 2009/13
  • Series
  • 1966 to 1990
Files of the legal firm Frank, Bernadt & Joffe concerning certain legal matters pertaining to its client, Mr. Nelson Mandela, between 1966 and 1990. These papers detail examples of his endeavours to secure rights for prisoners through challenging the legality of acts carried out by prison officers, his opposing of the state's attempt to have him struck off the role of attorneys, family-related matters, etc.

Bernadt, Himan

Mandela attends the 'Presidents Cup' golf tournament, 2003.11.20, George; [set of 20 photographic prints]

Nelson Mandela attending the Presidents Cup. The 2003 Presidents Cup ventured to George. Gary Player led the International Team for the first time that year in a contest against Jack Nicklaus' United States Team. The host venue, The Links at Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate, saw the first tie in Presidents Cup history, and the Republic of South Africa President Thabo Mbeki served as the Honorary Chairman.

Unknown

Concerts, 2003-2009

This item consists of a series of the 46664 HIV/AIDS campaigns and concerts held from 2003 up to 2008. The first concert was held in Cape Town, followed by the one in George, the next was held Tromso, Spain, then Hyde Park, London, this was followed by the Johannesburg one and then the last one was held in New York. The performance was by the South African and the international artists from all performing from the year 2003 up to 2008.

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