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? –…
Invite to Cover: Shabbat Against Genocide - A Commemoration and Solidarity Event South African Jews for a Free Palestine and the Nelson Mandela Foundation invite you to join us for an evening…
The growing impact of loadshedding on small businesses As South Africans, we have all felt the disruption of loadshedding, but for small business owners its impact goes beyond…
You must live to tell my story Nelson Mandela's example should give us courage to champion justice even if it is difficult, writes Sumaya Hendricks, Head: Dialogue…
The New World Struggles to be Born As 2024 just gets started, I find myself reflecting on what feels like two momentous things – the International Court…
Telling It On The Mountain Why are Black, religious women so heavily persecuted, asks Tshegofatso Mapaya, Writing & Research Intern.
We deserve better leaders South Africa is suffering from a leadership crisis that can and must be addressed through authentic and transformative leadership models,…
Malala's Nelson Mandela Lecture: A Call to Global Action for Education In a world rife with challenges, where discord and inequality often overshadow hope, the annual Nelson Mandela Lecture serves as…
More than a sliver, more than a job Ours is an age of virtual realities, big data, brain-computer interfaces, logarithmic matrices and artificial intelligence – the human capacity…
Media Statement: Foundation mourns the passing of ntate Peter Magubane It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Peter Magubane. Our thoughts are with his…
Full transcript: 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture A full transcript of the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, delivered by Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai on 5 December…
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai tackles gender apartheid in Afghanistan at the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture JOHANNESBURG – The Nelson Mandela Foundation honoured the 10th anniversary of Madiba’s passing on 5 December with the 21st instalment…
Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive The Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive was launched in September 2023. Dr Salim is a Tanzanian diplomat who served as…
