Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s and the world’s icon was born on 18th July, 1918 and 2018 marks the centenary since his birth.

To celebrate this centenary of the world’s renowned statesman, Channel Africa will celebrate with the world through monthly episodes of Mandela 100. As the opening of this celebration we begin with the launch of the centenary conducted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on memory, dialogue and legacy work, founded by Nelson Mandela in 1999. They are the custodian of Nelson Mandela’s life and times and a committed facilitator of his living legacy which was mandated to promote his lifelong vision of freedom and equality for all.. 

How are you celebrating Nelson Mandela in your country and community?

Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s and the world’s icon was born on 18th July, 1918 and 2018 marks the centenary since his birth. To celebrate this centenary of the world’s renowned statesman, Channel Africa will celebrate with the world through monthly episodes of Mandela 100. As the opening of this celebration we begin with the launch of the centenary conducted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on memory, dialogue and legacy work, founded by Nelson Mandela in 1999. They are the custodian of Nelson Mandela’s life and times and a committed facilitator of his living legacy which was mandated to promote his lifelong vision of freedom and equality for all.. How are you celebrating Nelson Mandela in your country and community?

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice. Africa needs to champion its own cause by sustaining the indigenous knowledge systems that exist within the African people themselves. We will also engage intellectuals who will build on scientific facts.”

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice.