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What would you say to a disheartened citizen who has doubts about voting?
- You want change? This is the first step
- Informed voters can hold leaders accountable
- We owe it to those who fought for freedom
- We owe it to future generations
- All of the above
- Nothing. I…
The Nelson Mandela Foundation extends support to the South African legal team as they appear before the International Court of Justice today. Wishing them strength and success in their pursuit of truth, justice and peace.
#CeasefireNow
Priyanka Chaudhary Raina is one of the founders of the Gracia Raina Foundation, a software engineer and a social impact entrepreneur, passionate about the upliftment of the girl child.
#WomensMonth
#WomensMonth2020
#WhileWomenAreAlive
We call on the international community to give effect to the rulings made by the ICJ. Global solidarity at this time is critical to uphold international law
#CeasefireNOW
#InternationalCourtOfJustice
The Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new Netflix Series on effective leadership in collaboration with Blackwell & Ruth & Archewell Productions, inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Live to Lead premieres December 31 only on
@netflix
Today we join over 57 million South Africans in congratulating our team, the Springboks for their victory over England in Japan. This is the third trophy South Africa has lifted since the dawn of democracy.
#RWCFinal
#EngvRSA
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We are honoured to announce that
@Malala
, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has graciously accepted our invitation to deliver the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.
Scheduled for 5 December 2023, this lecture holds special significance as it coincides with the tenth anniversary of…
The Nelson Mandela Foundation mourns the passing of a musical icon and a freedom fighter Johnny Clegg. We are blessed to have seen him. We will keep singing Asimbonanga. We will keep working for the country of his dreams. Hamba kahle qhawe lamaqhawe.
The
@NelsonMandela
Foundation is honoured to announce that President Barack Obama accepted our invitation to be the speaker at this year’s The 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture to take place in Johannesburg on 17 July, ahead of Madiba’s birthday -
@SelloHatang
@ObamaFoundation
Extraordinary leaders reflect on their legacies and share messages of courage, compassion, humility, hope and generosity.
Live to Lead premieres December 31 only on
@netflix
Today we celebrate and honour the life of
@Pele
as a friend and supporter of Nelson Mandela Foundation & Its work. Happy 80th birthday to a legend. We celebrate with you.
#Pele80
The Nelson Mandela Foundation extends its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela family on the passing of
#ZolekaMandela
, tragically last night.
We mourn the loss of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba and a friend of the foundation.
When her inspiring memoir When…
On this day, 16 June 1976 thousands of students in Soweto protested against Bantu education and were subsequently attacked & killed by apartheid police. Lest we forget.
#YouthDay
#YouthDay2020
We extend enormous gratitude to the legal team that presented South Africa's case at the ICJ as well as all government officials that helped to realise this. Your contribution to the pursuit of truth, justice, and peace will never be forgotten
#CeasefireNow
📸 by ICJ-SA-team
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is saddened to have woke to the news of the passing of John Lewis, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and congressman. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Ride Free.❤️
Extraordinary leaders reflect on their legacies and share messages of courage, compassion, humility, hope and generosity.
Live to Lead is now streaming on Netflix.
#OnThisDay
: 2 February 1990
President FW de Klerk announces that the ANC will be unbanned and that Nelson Mandela will be released from prison.
"The opening of Parliament on February 2 1990 set off a momentous journey to a free and just society we can all aspire to." - Mondli…
"This innovative centre of memory opens up history to help guide the future. I am sure Madiba would be pleased to see such great work being carried in his name, giving inspiration to so many." - Prince Harry
#Madiba
On this day, 3 July 2010
#NelsonMandela
met the Black Stars of Ghana, the only African team to make it to the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup 2010
Dia Mirza is an activist, renowned model, filmmaker, and actress. Her work in the field of nature conservation and vulnerable children protection programmes continues to inspire many around the world.
#WomensMonth
#WomensMonth2020
#WhileWomenAreAlive
"Give a voice to the women of Africa in the fight against HIV & AIDS. Let their voices be heard in the centres of power. Let their voices be heard in the home. Let their voices be heard in the farms & factories, in the towns & villages"
#WorldAIDSDay
“As I am former prisoner number 46664, there is a special place in my heart for all those that are denied access to their basic human rights. We urge countries to make the policy changes that are necessary to protect the human rights of those who suffer from...”
#HumanRightsDay
The Nelson Mandela Foundation's Chief Executive, Sello Hatang, reflects on the recently launched seven-episode series on Netflix titled Live to Lead.
Watch:
"No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."
#BeTheLegacy
Nelson Mandela met Stephen Hawking ten years ago, just before his 90th birthday. A meeting of science and social justice activism. What the world needs more of.
#RIPStephenHawking
"To change the lives of women & to achieve our goals as a nation, we must also ensure that women participate fully in every sphere of the economic & political life of our country"
#NelsonMandela
#WomensDay
#WomensDay2020
"Racism is a blight on the human conscience. The idea that any people can be inferior to another, to the point where those who consider themselves superior define & treat the rest as subhuman, denies the humanity even of those who elevate themselves to the status of gods"
2022 Highlights - December
Netflix Special: Live to Lead - The Foundation launched a Netflix series on effective leadership in collaboration with Blackwell & Ruth and Archewell Productions.
"Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings."
#NelsonMandela
"No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate & if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."
#NelsonMandela
Today marks the 89th birthday of human rights activist, and paragon of peace, Archbishop
#DesmondTutu
. We honour your lifelong dedication to humanity and the cause of justice and reconciliation. Your unwavering compassion & wisdom continue to inspire our work.
"Honour belongs to those who never forsake the truth even when things seem dark & grim, who try over & over again, who are never discouraged by insults, humiliation & even defeat"
#NelsonMandela
#BeTheLegacy
#Mandela100
"Racism is a blight on the human conscience. The idea that any people can be inferior to another, to the point where those who consider themselves superior define & treat the rest as subhuman, denies the humanity even of those who elevate themselves to the status of gods"
The Foundation wishes a very happy birthday to Nobel Peace Prize laureate & the second Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture speaker, Arch. Desmond Tutu. The road has been long, but having you walk it with us has given us the strength to continue. Happy 88th birthday, Ukhule ungakhokhobi
"Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference"
#NelsonMandela
#PeaceDay
#PeaceDay2020
"No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite"
#LivingTheLegacy