The item consists of a 1990 diary given to Mandela by JN and Radhi Singh when they visited him at Victor Verster Prison. Mandela made very few entries, and his last entry is on 13 January. He describes a group of ducks that had wandered into the house which served as his jail. Only the pages with writing on it has been digitised and the back and front cover and will be described in detail.
Freedom Park commemoration, tributes and international call to action. South African Government commemorative activities (led by the Presidency and supported by the Department of Social Development). Inter-faith prayer service and veterans wreath-laying at the Union Buildings, Tshwane.
Artists in tribute to Nelson Mandela. Writers, poets, performers and musicians gathering for a tribute to Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Ceremony at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in which Nelson Mandela and Gatsha Buthelezi are presented with the Alumni ring and blazer from the University of Fort Hare.
Dialogue with young people and university students about the Grameen Bank model. Students shared with Prof Yunus their own initiatives in working towards alleviating poverty in their communities. This inter-generational gathering consisted of South Africa’s leading young minds and social entrepreneurs at all levels.
Conversation with Prof Muhammad Yunus, in collaboration with WDB Group (Women’s Development Businesses), SEF (Small Enterprise Foundation) and AMFISA (Association of Micro Finance Institutions of South Africa). An all-day dialogue session with thought leaders, South Africa’s foremost social entrepreneurship patrons and practitioners, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, civil society, government, and members of the South African media. Other partners such as the WDB, African Development Bank (ADB), Banking Council, Independent Development Trust (IDT) and other microfinance institutions including the broader community of social entrepreneurs participated in this session. Professor Yunus aimed at stimulating a robust dialogue and conversation about microcredit, microfinance or social business as a tool to address poverty, based on the Grameen Bank model.
Professor Ismail Serageldin’s presentation at the University of Johannesburg, entitled “In Conversations with Youth – the Shape of Tomorrow, The seven pillars of the knowledge revolution''. The University of Johannesburg Choral Group begins proceedings with a song.
Dialogue with panel experts Professor Ismail Serageldin, Minister Naledi Pandor, Professor Njabulo Ndebele and Professor Mamokgethi Setati: “The Challenge of Science in Building Democracy”.
Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture by Professor Ismail Serageldin at the Linder Auditorium of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. The theme for the lecture was “The making of social justice: pluralism, cohesion and social participation”.
Professor Ismail Serageldin delivering an insightful lecture on “Universities and the Unfolding Knowledge Revolution: Preparing for the 21st Century” at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
The 11th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture with Doctor Mo Ibrahim. The event was held at the University of South Africa (UNISA) on the 17th of August 2013. The theme for the lecture was “Building social cohesion”: a call for all South Africans to work towards a united, cohesive, democratic and national society. Dr Ibrahim’s address focused on the need for social cohesion not only in South Africa, but also between the 54 nations that make up the African continent.
Mary Robinson, former UN Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of Ireland, officially opening the Nelson Mandela container library at a primary school in Meadowlands, Soweto.
The Sixth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture delivered by Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, 12 July 2008, in Kliptown, Soweto. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf during a lecture titled “Behold the new Africa”, stressed the importance of transparent, accountable government and the need to fight corruption in Africa.
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf during the press conference at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and visiting heritage sites in Johannesburg:Orlando Stadium; Nelson Mandela house in Soweto; Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum as well as the Apartheid Museum
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf addressing a press conference at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton before delivering the Annual Lecture.
Mthatha community conversation on the fight against HIV/AIDS, held at the Rotary Hall. Learners from different schools coming out in numbers to voice their issues. The conversation was facilitated by Lesley Nkosi and Paddy Nhlapo.
Community dialogue at KwaLanga with community members coming together in a community space and sharing ideas about issues related to the spread of HIV/Aids such as poverty, among other issues.
Community conversation with members of the Thaba Nchu community on the prevention and eradication of HIV/AIDS. The event held at the Moroka High School.
Kamaqhekeza community's commitment in a dialogue series, sharing ideas and engaging in different activities. These activities helped the participants to know each other better as South Africans and as non-South Africans.
Leandra community, a community fuelled by poor service delivery, poverty, xenophobic violence and a host of other challenges, addressing the challenges it faces and creating a better future for its members.
Dialogue on how the presence of immigrants and refugees shaped the changes that had taken place in Yeoville (a suburb of Johannesburg) and how these significant events had shaped the community's capacities to resolve challenges.
Researched photographs for a photographic exhibition in honour of anti-apartheid activist, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe: portraits, funeral and other photographs
Photographs of Robert Sobukwe leading the crowd; Sophia Town women arrested; Kwa-Teba -Native Recruiting Corporation Limited, Sharpeville photo of a passbook; village in Transkei.
Photographs of Nelson Mandela meeting the former South African rugby team, attending the second round of official talks, CODESA meetings, his release from prison as well as his inaugural as the first black President of South Africa. Photograph of Nelson Mandela signing the new Constitution of South Africa into law in 1996 and Cyril Ramaphosa holds it up, alongside Nelson Mandela.
Mandela at Tuynhuys, with Oliver Tambo at ANC's first conference in South Africa since its banning in 1960; Mandela looking at a photo of the Regent of Abathembu, Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo; Mandela wearing a jackal skin kaross he wore in court to emphasise his African identity.
African National Congress (ANC) supporters listening to the address of ANC President Nelson Mandela during the 1994 election campaign, prior to the 27 March 1994 general election, the country's first democratic elections. Taken in a stadium. With a huge 'Mandela for President' banner.
Photographs of Winnie Madikizela- Mandela signing the divorce; Nelson Mandela signing South Africa's new constitution with Cyril Ramaphosa standing next to him looking on; Mandela attending meetings and negotiations; political marches by crowds; President Thabo Mbeki's presentation to the FIFA Executive Committee on South Africa's bid for 2010 Soccer Wold Cup in Switzerland.
Photographs of Nelson Mandela during the defiance campaign; Nelson Mandela boxing with champion Jerry Moloi on the rooftop of the South African Associated Newspapers (SAAN); photograph of Winnie Mandela in 1962, the African National Congress (ANC) delegation; and marches during the Treason Trial, South Africa.
African National Congress (ANC)'s election campaign, Nelson Mandela and President F.W de Klerk making press statements during the first official talks between the South African Government and the African National Congress (ANC); group photo of Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and F.W de Klerk.
An early photograph of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, his release from prison, CODESA negotiations, his presidential years, visit to the USA and his funeral.
