Nelson Mandela Foundation

The Nelson Mandela Foundation contributes to the making of a just society by promoting the vision and work of our Founder and convening dialogue around critical social issues. Read more.

Madiba mourns the death of Esther Barsel

Friend and comrade of Mr Mandela passes away

Madiba and Esther Barsel share a laugh at Mr Mandela's birthday lunch

Oct 8, 2008 – Almost three months to the day after joining her old friend and comrade, Nelson Mandela and others, for a 90th birthday lunch, life-long activist Esther Barsel passed away in Johannesburg on Monday, October 6.

Comic book version of Mr Mandela's life takes a refreshing look at the life of Madiba

Food and comics tell Mr Mandela’s story

A new take on history attracts international attention. Read more »

Mr Mandela is presented the June 16 commemorative statue by Ms Sithole

Madiba receives June 16 commemorative statue

Hector Pieterson’s sister presents statue to Mr Mandela. Read more »

Mthatha Community Conversation

A community counts its losses and talks about acceptance, love and support. Read more »

Winners of a recent competition were rewarded when they got to meet their heroes Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu.

Competition winners meet their heroes

Learners meet Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu at awards ceremony. Read more »

Foundation mourns the death of John Matshikiza

Actor and columnist was a constructive critic and friend. Read more »

Soshanguve is a township about 45km north of Pretoria in Gauteng

Soshanguve Community Conversation

The community begins to realise that it cannot go on in silence about HIV, and that the only shame is in not caring. Read more »

Nelson Mandela’s name exploited

Foundation appeals to people to respect Founder’s name. Read more »

Community Conversations facilitators gear up for KwaMukhutha conversation

KwaMakhutha Community Conversation

This community is not new to struggle and loss, but needs to regroup and develop constructive strategies. Read more »

Spotlight

“Boxing is egalitarian. In the ring, rank, age, colour and wealth are irrelevant. When you are circling your opponent, probing his strengths and weaknesses, you are not thinking about his colour or social status.”

– Mr Nelson Mandela. Long Walk to Freedom, p226.