Topic: Nelson Mandela Foundation

Google to digitise Mandela archives

AFP Global Edition - 348 days ago
The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Google Tuesday said they have begun digitising thousands of previously unseen Mandela files to make them available online."What sets this archive apart from other resources is that it will be made available for free to audiences ...

People urged to respect Mandela's privacy

AFP Global Edition - 465 days ago
"The Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to ask people everywhere to help make Madiba's retirement a time of peace and tranquillity," the statement said.According to his foundation, the 92-year-old Nobel Laureate receives 4,000 requests per month for autographs, public ...

New Mandela memoir goes on sale

AFP Global Edition - 496 days ago
A book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale Tuesday, offering readers a glimpse at letters and diaries for a more personal look at one of the world's most revered figures."Conversations with Myself" brings together correspondence, personal ...

Mandela great-grandchild killed in crash

Reuters US Online Report Sports News - 619 days ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African President Nelson Mandela's 13-year-old great granddaughter was killed in a car crash on Friday after leaving a concert ahead of the World Cup kick off, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said.Mandela, 91, is widely credited with ...

Mandela Foundation mourns Michael Jackson's death

AFP Global Edition - 968 days ago
The Nelson Mandela Foundation on Friday joined the world in sending condolences on the passing of pop sensation Michael Jackson. "The Nelson Mandela Foundation regrets the untimely passing of Michael Jackson. His loss will be felt by his fans worldwide," said Achmat ...