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Mandela University and Foundation partner to advance Madiba’s legacy

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The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Nelson Mandela University have joined hands in an effort to advance the legacy of the world icon they are named after. On Monday, the institutions formalised the partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the areas of social justice advocacy, scholarship and research, and human rights activities - as defined by the parties. The collaboration between the University and Foundation stems from a unique colloquium hosted at the … [Read more...] about Mandela University and Foundation partner to advance Madiba’s legacy

Is Being Named After a Global Icon Enough to Draw Millions of Tourists?

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) in partnership with Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) and the Mandela Bay Development Agency today officially launched Tourism Month activities at the Donkin Reserve Lighthouse in Port Elizabeth. Tourism Month is an annual celebration focusing on the importance of tourism to the national economy, job creation and domestic travel in South Africa. Annually, the month sees local tourism partners encouraged to … [Read more...] about Is Being Named After a Global Icon Enough to Draw Millions of Tourists?

Mandela University wraps up Centenary Programme

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In various biographies, Nelson Mandela is portrayed as the product of a “tribal” world in which he watched his guardian, Chief Jongintaba, exercise a certain leadership style to run the village. However, what has not come out in these biographies is his experiences of political modernity – through his family’s “pragmatic cooperation” with colonialists and their role in the quasi-parliamentary iBhunga (traditional council). This forms the basis of the first of the inaugural Mandela Lecture … [Read more...] about Mandela University wraps up Centenary Programme

The Nelson Mandela Tower of Light [video]

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https://youtu.be/jBbh3oLuSpo The winners of the Design Your Precinct competition, M&C Saatchi Abel, produced this video to showcase their design and won R100 000 for their concept. The spirit of an African icon celebrated through architecture. M&C Saatchi Abel led a consortium that won a bid to design a new precinct for Nelson Mandela Bay to honour Madiba’s contribution to South Africa, as well as elevate the city’s status as a hub for socio-economic transformation, tourism and … [Read more...] about The Nelson Mandela Tower of Light [video]

Mandela University Centenary Celebrations

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The year 2018 is an important one as South Africa, and the world, celebrate 100 years of one of the 20th century’s most revered leaders, Nelson Mandela. The Mandela Centenary Year, as it has come to be known, will see heightened efforts to mark the life, times and legacy of a man who has dedicated the bulk of his life in service to the people, particularly the vulnerable and marginalised. Annually, Mandela’s birthday on 18 July is marked by people taking part in various acts of kindness under … [Read more...] about Mandela University Centenary Celebrations

5 Things You Must Know About Nelson Mandela’s Centenary Banknotes

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The Reserve Bank will next week put into circulation banknotes to mark Nelson Mandela’s centenary. The commemorative banknotes and the R5 circulation coin will be in circulation from Friday, 13 July, just five days ahead of the national commemoration of Madiba’s 100th year. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) launched the commemorative series of banknotes and the R5 coin to honour the birth centenary of former President Nelson Mandela, a moment which is being celebrated across the … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Must Know About Nelson Mandela’s Centenary Banknotes

Honouring Madiba on Africa Day

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Nelson Mandela University is gearing up to launch its second public art piece in honour of Tat’ uMadiba and his values on education, that is symbolic of the journey and trajectory that the recently renamed institution is taking, on Africa Day on Friday. Following the gazetting and launch of the new Nelson Mandela University name – which was an opportunity to reimagine its makeup and position it as a dynamic African university – a need to raise the level of institutional consciousness was … [Read more...] about Honouring Madiba on Africa Day

#JustAsking – Why no mention of this in Council today?

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https://twitter.com/MyPE/status/994489810671857664 South Africa’s founding President Nelson Mandela was on this day, 24 years ago, inaugurated as Head of State. Mandela took the Oath of Office as the first President of a democratic dispensation at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings. The day followed the historic 27 April 1994 elections, which saw South Africans across the colour spectrum vote for the government of their choice in a post-apartheid dispensation. In his inauguration … [Read more...] about #JustAsking – Why no mention of this in Council today?

$10 Million in Bitcoin for Mandela’s Golden Hands

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Gold castings of the hands of South Africa's first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela have been sold for $10m (£7m) in bitcoin. Canadian crypto-currency exchange firm Arbitrade bought four casts from South African businessman Malcolm Duncan. The firm said it planned to launch a global "Golden Hands of Nelson Mandela" tour to educate young people about the anti-apartheid icon's life. This is the first time artefacts of Mr Mandela have been sold in bitcoin. Mr Mandela was jailed … [Read more...] about $10 Million in Bitcoin for Mandela’s Golden Hands

New SA bank notes to honour Madiba’s centenary

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As the commemoration to mark the 28th anniversary of the release from prison of Former President Nelson Mandela continued on Sunday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced that it will issue a set of commemorative bank notes to honour the former statesman’s centenary. Mandela would have turned 100 years old this year. Events have been planned to celebrate his centenary. “The South African Reserve Bank will this year launch a set of commemorative South African banknotes in … [Read more...] about New SA bank notes to honour Madiba’s centenary

Jazz Festival Opens Today

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Nelson Mandela Bay boasts a past and history engrained in the legacy of jazz appreciation and jazz culture. Many point this to the earliest developments of Port Elizabeth as a port city, bustling with activities around life at the harbour. One of the legends about the city claim the name “Friendly City” owes its origin to the fact that visiting ships found warmth of the city ladies unparalleled and could not hold their admiration thus honouring the city as the Friendly City. Jazz … [Read more...] about Jazz Festival Opens Today

Official Name Change to Nelson Mandela University for NMMU

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On 18 July 2017, the world will mark what would have been former President Nelson Mandela's 99th birthday. On 20 July 2017, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will relaunch itself as Nelson Mandela University (NMU) – the only higher education institution in the world to bear the name of one of the world's most revered leaders. The launch of Nelson Mandela University is yet another important milestone in the journey the University set itself when it adopted the institutional Vision … [Read more...] about Official Name Change to Nelson Mandela University for NMMU

Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture And Table Of Hope Event

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As part of the Nelson Mandela Bay July festivities the City of Nelson Mandela Bay close this inspirational month with the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture and Table of Hope Event. As the city and the only metro that was fortunate to be granted the honour of being named after this giant and soldier of peace, we premise our ethos on peace and wish to broadcast to the world that we live by that creed. As part of these festivities – the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality, wishes to … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture And Table Of Hope Event

A Christian Response to MANDELA DAY and the making of a NEW RELIGION

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Letter sent to the principal of Lorraine Primary School: Dear Mr JJ Harmse I hereby protest against the Lorraine Primary School's policy of venerating Nelson Mandela as a god of the State on this day 18 July 2016. My daughter shall not take part in the sandwich activities in the name of Nelson Mandela tomorrow at the school. It is against our religion to venerate and worship false gods and idols and you shall not force, threaten or coerce my child in participating against the will and … [Read more...] about A Christian Response to MANDELA DAY and the making of a NEW RELIGION