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
Happy Birthday Tata Madiba: a special birthday song was broadcast on all Primedia radio stations countrywide and close to 12 million school children participated
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"
Decoration Certificate awarded to Mandela from the Russian Veterans organisations with the highest public award order and recognizing Mandela as a World Leader from the International League of Military and Law Enforcement Veterans from the Russian Federation
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
Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha campus was established in 2012 to stimulate innovation and entrepeneurship for sustainable development
Eminent Person's Award from the World Information, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) for serving as a beacon of hope and eternal light in a sea of darkness
Award from The African Editors' Forum (TAEF) was presented to Mr Mandela and received by Professor Njabulo Ndebele on his behalf during their fourth conference in Mali
Meaning of Life Award in recognition of Nelson Mandela's work for the transmission of human values from the Centre of Existantial Psychology and Logo Therapy
Order of the Aztec Eagle was presented to Mr Mandela by the Mexican Ambassador to South Africa on Occasion of the 200th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence
Nelson Mandela Avenue in Mende to recall the struggles of a man who has long been imprisoned, who fought with courage and conviction against inequality, racism and for reconciliation
Chicago Jazz Philharmonics put on a production entitled "From Ella to Mandela" at the Auditorium Theatre, Roosevelt University, 'From Ella to Mandela: A Celebration of the African and American Spirit' presents a musical exploration of the contributions of the female vocalists to the jazz genre, and a Nelson Mandela-inspired suite, 'Hope in Action'
United Nations General Assembly announced that Mandela's birthday, 18 July, is to be known as International Mandela Day marking his contribution to world freedom
FIFPro Football for Peace Award from the Africa Division of FIFPro, an organisation for professional football player, in recognition of Mr Mandela's contributions towards non-racialism
Movie 'Invictus' based on John Carlin's book 'Playing the Enemy, Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation about the events in South Africa before and during the 1995 Rugby World, Directed by Clint Eastwood
Bust of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in the Glasgow City Chambers to mark the 21st Anniversary of Mandela's visit to Glasgow to accept the Freedom of the City
Constitution Hill Trust Award presented to Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada in recognition of their sacrifices and outstanding contribution to democracy, constitutionalism and human rights in South Africa
Lifetime Achievement Award from the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) in recognition of his service to humanity and an album of congratulatory and well-wishing letters from various Muslim Community Organisations
2009 Ramon Rubial Award in the Defence of Democratic Values category for his tireless, lifelong struggle against inequality in his country and for becoming a worldwide symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy" from the Ramon Rubial Institute