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The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is an Africa-wide think tank which provides a forum for dialogue, information dissemination and networking, underpinned by rigorous research on the different elements of African Heritage in order to shape policy and practice on governance, economic development and the evolution of African institutions.

Sculpture of Nelson Mandela in the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens by John Francis Gardner

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January 2010

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"Always Be Tolerant Organisation" (ABETO) African Peace Award as a symbol of global humanity

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27 January 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Host for Fifa World Cup 2010 soccer matches

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28 February 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

One Million Dream Balls for Africa from Hyundai Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa

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8 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Hyunday Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa, South Africa

Hyunday and One Million Dream Balls for Africa

One Million Dream Balls for Africa from Hyundai Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa

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8 June 2010

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African Songbook: A musical Tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela

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17 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Performed by Cape Town Opera in association with Artscape and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra

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

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

To our African Hero Nelson Mandela from The Libyan Delegation

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21 December 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

From the Libyan Delegation to the 17th World Federation of Democratic Youth in South Africa 2010

Libyan Delegation to the World Democratic Youth

Plague from the Libyan Delegation to the 17th World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) held in South Africa, to 'Our African Hero Nelson Mandela'

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21 December 2010

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The Exemplary Leadership Award from the Global Center for Transformational Leadership

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1 January 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

For his exceptional achievements and his unwavering commitment to be a source of inspiration to his community and for his dedication to the upliftment of his community and society

Global Center for Transformational Leadership

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

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2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Day Libraries: container libraries named after Mandela Day are opening in villages all over South Africa

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2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

New specie of a sea creature (crustacean) which is related to hermit crabs has been named in honour of Nelson Mandela

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2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

It was discovered off the coast in South Africa. It's Latin name is Mundidopsis mandelai.

Machel-Mandela Internship Programme for young granduates, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel, set up by The Brenthurst Foundation

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9 March 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Champion of the Free Media honour from the South African National Editor's Forum (SANEF)

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28 May 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honour by SANEF as Champion of the Free Media, South Africa

South African National Editor's Forum (SANEF)

Champion of the Free Media Award from the South African Editors' Forum (SANEF) in honour of Mr Mandela's efforts to support a free and independent media: "Tata Madiba, we honour you as a champion of the free media"

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30 May 2011

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Tribute Concerts to Nelson Mandela: The inaugural Tribute concert was held in Cape Town in June and the second concert was held in Johannesburg on 31 July

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June and July 2011

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Mandela School of Technology

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18 June 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Happy Birthday Tata Madiba: a special birthday song was broadcast on all Primedia radio stations countrywide and close to 12 million school children participated

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18 July 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Triology: a production from Michael Williams with 3 different composers; the Cape Town Opera's Voice of the Nation Ensemble, several dance companies and the KZN Philharmonic opened in Durban in July 2011 at the start of a national and international tour

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30 July 2011

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The Mandela Triology is a new version of an original opera developend and devised by Cape Town Opera for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Nelson Mandela platinum coin commemorating his Nobel Peace Prize win was minted by the South African Gold Coin Exchange limited to 2011 coins

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August 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Poem 'Madiba Tribute' by spoken word performer Botlhale Boikanyo

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Madiba Street, previously Vermeulen Street in Tshwane (previously Pretoria)

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

National Order in the Class of Grand Gordon from the Republic of Burundi, on the occassion of Fifty Years of Independence

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Eight metre statue on Naval Hill in Bloemfontein

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela visiting Professorship in the Department of Political and International Studies at Rhodes University

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2012

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The first Nelson Mandela visiting Professor was Amitav Acharya in 2012

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

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2012

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Seven songs composed by him

Plenary hall in the new conference centre of the African Union (AU) has been named after Nelson Mandela

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Airport in Praia was renamed after Nelson Mandela in a gesture to underline the calling of a Cape Verdian nation which is open to the world and historically linked to mixed-race people and dialogue between cultures

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16 January 2012

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An homage to Nelson Mandela

Lifetime Achievement award from the Mining Lekgotla, organised by the Chamber of Mines of South Afica

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5-6 June 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Lifetime Achievement award from the South African Chamber of Mines (CoMSA) presented during a Mining Lekgotla

Chamber of Mines of South Africa

Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mining Lekgotla organised by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa (CoMSA) bestowed upon Mr. Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence.

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7 June 2012

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Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence

National Order in the Class of Grand Gordon from the Republic of Burundi

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1 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The National Honour of the Republic of Burundi on the occassion of Fifty years of Independence

Government of Burundi

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

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The first climb was organised in 2012

Woodpecker fossile whose remains were uneartheded by French and German scientists at the Langebaanweg fossil site on South Africa's southwest coast has been named the Australopicus nelsonmandelai

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17 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Mandela Day Marathon is being run in the KZN Midlands in 3 categories

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26 August 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Chancellor's Calabash Award 2012 from UNISA

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11/10/12

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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)

2012 UNISA Robben Island Alumnus Award from UNISA to recognize Robben Island Alumni who sacrificed so much for the liberation of South Africa

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12 October 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

One sheet with four postage stamps in memory of Nelson Mandela issued in the Republic of Chad

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2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mel Stevens composed and recorded a Tribute to Nelson Mandela

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2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela No-Moscow Primary School by the Lyoness Child and Family Foundation in Qunu, South Africa

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15 March 2013

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

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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.

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.

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

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31/05/13

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For his pioneer position and continued support of LGBT rights

Tupilak

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

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Nelson Mandela Block, consisting of a class room block and nursery, was opened at the Baba Yara School as part of the Mandela Day activities in Ghana

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July 2013

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Nkosi Dalibhunga Mandela Legacy Bridge crossing the Mbashe river and linking Mvezo to Neighbouring village of Ludondolo and N2

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18 July 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom

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September 2013

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A motion Picture based on his autobiography 'Long Walk to Freedom', directed by Anant Singh

Launch of the Humanity's Team South Africa 'Walk for an uBuntu Conscious South Africa' is proudly held in honour of Ntate Nelson Mandela

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29 September 2013

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Royal Cape Yacht Club cancelled all races on the day of Nelson Mandela's funeral and instead sailed round Robben Island in tribute to him

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December 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Freedom Park in the City of Ogbeni has been re-named to Nelson Mandela Park by the Governor of the State of Osun

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6 December 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Amphitheatre of the Union Buildings in Pretoria renamed after Nelson Mandela and will now be called the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre

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10 December 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

President Jacob Zuma made this announcement during his address at the Madiba Memorial Service in the FNB Statium

Annual Karoo-see parade in Barrydale, South Africa was dedicated to Mandela

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13 December 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

67 Blankets for Mandela Day, and initiative to knit blankets for people in need in South Africa

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19 December 2013

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Initiated by Carolyn Steyn in 2013, it has now spread across the world

E-book titled 'Tribute to Mandela' with fourty blissful poems of Deference to a Historic Legend, by Emmanuel Ebah

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2014

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

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New cultivars of Hibiscus Rosa Sinenis has been registered in honour of Nelson Mandela as 'Tata Madiba' by Gail & Malcolm Cahi

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2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

African Union has renamed its main conference hall after Nelson Mandela

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January 2014

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International Nelson Mandela School has been established in Cotonou

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2014

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

The 'Nelson Mandela School of Science and Technology', the first high school in Mvezo, was launched on 17 January

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17 January 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Late former President Nelson Mandela has been named as the Newsmaker of the Year for 2013 by the National Press Club

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29 January 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Life of a Legend - Nelson Mandela Protea Coin Series to be minted by the SA Mint Company over a 12-year period

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4 March 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mural in Khayelitsha was painted by Janine Mortel as a tribute to Nelson Mandela

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April 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

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

Song 'Madibaland' decicated to Nelson Mandela by Ampie du Preez

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November 2014

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

Mandela International Film Festival was launched in Nelson Mandela Bay

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3 December 2014

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The first festival will take place in 2015

Annual 'Mandela Legacy Cub' was launched with a match between the Springboks and the Proteas at Wonderers in Johannesburg as well as a Mini Cricket Festival

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5 December 2014

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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

The 'Nelson Mandela Remembrence Walk' was launched by the Gautend Deparytment of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation at Nelson Mandela Foundation on 11 November 2014

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13 December 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The walk will take place on 13 December

Portrait of Mr Mandela in ballpoint by Rabah Redha Hidra

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2015

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bust of Mr Mandela was unveiled in Cape Town City Hall by Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille

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27 April 2015

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Renovated boardroom at the Canadian High Commission was renamed to 'Nelson Mandela Room'

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17 July 2015

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

Mandela Tea is produced by the Cape Tea Co in collaboration with the Long Walk to Freedom brand

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2016

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Centre for Education and Learning was opened in Naledi village by the EarthRise Trust

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27 July 2016

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

David Jenkins composed the song "Madiba" in his honour

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November 2016

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Poem honouring Mandela has been written by Jerry Kole

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2017

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Ijebu- Isusin Halls of Fame for Heros award, category in the Platinum Grade in recognition of his distinguished service to humanity from I Kabiyesi Oba S.A. Onafowokan IJP) Ojafadego II

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25 January 2017

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Ijebu-Imusin Authority

Ijebu-Imusin Hall of Fame for Heroes at Platinum Grade

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27 January 2017

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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One of the National Teaching Awards from the Department of Basic Education of South Africa, the 'Lifetime Achievement Award', has been named the Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award

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17 February 2018

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award with this new name will be handed over for the first time on 17 February 2018

To honour Nelson Mandela, the International T20 Double Header featuring the South African Women's Cricket Team and the South African Men's Cricket Team played against their Indian counterparts as part of the Mandela 100 celebrations

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18 February 2018

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And a celebration of 20 years of diplomatic relations between India and South Africa, coinciding with the 125 anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi when he was thrown off a train at Pietermaritzburg Railway station after he refused to move from a whites'only compartment

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