My Trek4Mandela experience - Maya Makanjee Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would have the privilege of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – and…
Mandela’s legal advisor, Bob Hepple dies after short illness On behalf of our Chairman, Trustees and staff we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and comrades of…
Long Walk to Freedom container library launched at Thebe Public School At 9am on 5 August, 1 460 children from the Thebe Public School waited in anticipation for the arrival of…
'A major contribution to the history of South Africa' – Michael Dingake's book launched A cadre of struggle comrades braved a cold Johannesburg on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of Michael Dingake’s latest book,…
South African painting discovered in use as a kitchen noticeboard valued at £1m This Irma Stern painting was found in a London kitchen being used as a notice board. The painting was donated…
First-ever UN Nelson Mandela Prize winners honoured by General Assembly The United Nations General Assembly on Friday marked Nelson Mandela International Day – which is observed on 18 July –…
67 Blankets for Mandela Day Saturday, 18 July 2015 marked the sixth annual Nelson Mandela International Day, and around the world people got busy lending…
Welcome home, trekking heroes! Heroes come in many guises, and on the evening of 20 July a band of exhausted, unkempt but victorious group…
Trek4Mandela climbers reflect on their epic journey up Kilimanjaro The intrepid Trek4Mandela climbers have done what they set out to do - scale Africa's mighty Kilimanjaro in aid of…
Trek4Mandela climbers successfully summit Uhuru Peak Media Advisory: Invite to cover the return of the Trek4Mandela climbers Date: 18 July 2015 From: Neeran Naidoo, Director: Communications…
Nelson Mandela Day with Habitat for Humanity In the run-up to Nelson Mandela International Day 2015, Habitat for Humanity, its partners, Pelican Park community members and volunteers…
Trek4Mandela climbers near the summit of Kilimanjaro The 24-hour countdown to summit Mount Kilimanjaro by the end of Nelson Mandela International Day on Saturday has begun.
Trek4Mandela ambassadors acclimatise at Horombo Hut The Trek4Mandela ambassadors continue their journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. On Wednesday afternoon, after a slow, steep 11km trek of…
Video: Trek4Mandela climbers make their way up Kilimanjaro The Trek4Mandela ambassadors have climbed to a staggering 3 720 meters above sea level as they continue their journey to…
Archbishop Tutu's inspirational Mandela Day message Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu calls on the world to take action and inspire change as we ready for Mandela Day…
Brave Trek4Mandela climbers depart for Kilimanjaro Encouraging cheers mingled with the hum of vuvuzelas at OR Tambo International Airport this morning as hundreds of supporters bid…
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Nelson Mandela International Day UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Nelson Mandela International Day, observed on 18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day is an…
The Nelson Mandela Foundation's view on xenophobia On 7 May 2015, the Nelson Mandela Foundation co-hosted with the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation a dialogue on xenophobia. Reflection on…
