Archives: preserving history and strengthening democracy As a young, passionate, and active archivist deeply immersed in the vibrant tapestry of South Africa's democratic journey, I find…
Making sense of the moment South Africans cannot avoid a key question: "What do we make of the election and where the country is landing…
New Mandela Exhibition in Brazil: Mandela - World Icon of Reconciliation The Instituto Brasil África's exhibition "Mandela—World Icon of Reconciliation" will be on display in the arrivals area of Brasília International…
Foundation extends condolences to the family and friends of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro The Nelson Mandela Foundation trustees and staff extend our heartfelt condolences to the Mokgoro family on the passing of mme…
Foundation authorises a definitive documentary series on Nelson Mandela’s life, in his own voice MANDELA: LIFE [working title] will be an unprecedented and exclusively authorised five-part series founded on Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life and…
Sustaining work for a just society For us, the month of April was very much about implementing our plans to ensure that our work of mobilising…
2024 elections: What you need to know As we head into the month of May characterised by change and choice, we are at a significant point in…
Mandela Day Coding Tournament On 18 July 2024 Tangible Africa will once again host its Mandela Day Coding Tournament. After a successful tournament in…
Roundtable with Dr Mustafa Barghouti A recap of the roundtable discussion held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation with Dr Mustafa Barghouti, in collaboration with the…
Looking back at the Foundation’s work on land justice South Africa’s land reform programme is a fundamental indicator in understanding the quality of our democracy and the road we…
Pen and Paper: A way of reclaiming our narratives International Women's Day, March 8, is a day used to reflect on how far we have come and how far…
Must the price be so costly? The 21 March 1960 Sharpeville Massacre is known as an event that brought into existence the international system of human…
Let it not wither away Human rights came with sacrifice, so let not their significance wither away, writes Zanele Riba, an archivist at the Foundation.…
Anatomy of a Genocide Anatomy of a Genocide is the title of a report by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Ms Albanese was appointed…
A luta continua What does it mean when a country has enjoyed the freedom of a formal democracy for 30 years, and still,…
Reflections on the Shabbat Against Genocide Two reflections from participants who attended the Shabbat Against Genocide event at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which was held on…
An Eye for an Eyelash The Jewish community in Johannesburg, organised by South African Jews for a Free Palestine and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, came…
Time to make the road ahead less difficult It's time to make the road ahead less difficult, writes Verne Harris, Acting CEO.
The Thing Itself – The ID of Nelson Mandela Historians and archivists collect and preserve objects that are connected to people because they give us a glimpse into history…
The Lovers Who Gave Us Ourselves to Think About What happens when we call Winnie and Nelson mother and father? Is it just an African custom governing relationships? –…
