The Nelson Mandela Foundation will mark the third anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing at an event which will include guest speakers Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Dr Leon Wessels. Speakers will offer reflections on Madiba’s legacy in relation both to what is happening in the world today and to the following related anniversaries:
5 December 1956, when Madiba was arrested in the state’s clampdown after the highly successful non-racial Congress of the People. This December marks the 60th anniversary of the swoop that arrested 156 activists to be charged in what became known as the 1956 Treason Trial.
10 December 1996, when Madiba signed South Africa’s Constitution into law. This December marks its 20th anniversary.
16 December 1961, when Umkhonto we Sizwe was launched with Madiba as its first Commander-in-Chief. This December marks the 55th anniversary of the inauguration of armed struggle.
The event will take place at the Foundation’s Houghton office on 5 December 2016, starting at 18:00 (for 18:30).