{"id":413,"date":"2018-05-28T15:07:16","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T15:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=413"},"modified":"2018-05-28T15:07:16","modified_gmt":"2018-05-28T15:07:16","slug":"nelson-mandela-100-centenary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/nelson-mandela-100-centenary\/","title":{"rendered":"Nelson Mandela 100 Centenary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nelson Mandela 100 Centenary \u2013 2018<\/p>\n<p>2018 is significant in South African history as it is marks the centenary year of the birth of the country&#8217;s greatest leader, Nelson Mandela. In honour of Madiba, national government, industries and the Nelson Mandela Foundation &#8211; among other organisations &#8211; will be hosting a number of events in celebration to continue his legacy. By any measure Nelson Mandela\u2019s impact, both locally and globally, has been unparalleled. But the unfinished business of his life-work looms large. His centenary provides a unique opportunity for people around the world to reflect on his life, achievements and values.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-418 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/nelson-mandela-foundation-logo-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"Nelson Mandela 100 Centenary\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/nelson-mandela-foundation-logo-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/nelson-mandela-foundation-logo.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2018 the Nelson Mandela Foundation will seek to create appropriate platforms for such engagement. The NM100 programme has been crafted to provide the greatest opportunity for South Africa and the world to remember not just the personality of Nelson Mandela, but also what he stood for as a human being. At its very core is the objective to inspire every citizen to remember why Madiba was universally lauded for the values he espoused despite the difficult circumstances. This will be done through a number of long-term sustainable projects and developments as well as events held in many of the South African provinces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eastern Cape<\/strong><br \/>\nMadiba&#8217;s birth province, the Eastern Cape, hosts the Nelson Mandela Centenary Tourism Programme in Mthatha, which includes the initiative called \u2018Release Mandela Historic Memories\u2019, a special App called \u2018100 places and spaces\u2019 that encourages tourists to have an experiential interaction with the sites that have a connection with Madiba as well as the number of tourism activities that will take place across the country.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-419 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Nelson Mandela 100 Centenary\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-1-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Western Cape<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the Western Cape the National Department of Tourism partners with Robben Island, and has committed R10million towards destination enhancement. \u201cThe project involves digitization of heritage archive of Robben Island, links to the creative industry through partnership with local artists and crafters and conversion of buildings for alternative usage,\u201d says Minister Tokozile Xasa.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-416 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Digitisation-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"Nelson Mandela 100 Centenary\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Digitisation-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Digitisation-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Digitisation-1024x474.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Digitisation.jpg 1871w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gauteng<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Peoples Park Project at Constitution Hill stems from the South African Constitution turning 21 this year. The Peoples Park at Constitution Hill Precinct will include the construction of an open park space, children\u2019s playground, high street retail amenities, construction of pedestrian routes, public open spaces connecting the surrounding community to the constitutional court, as well as the creation of wheelchair friendly bridges and pathways, sensory paths for blind visitors and upgrades to the lifts which provide universal access.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-420 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-2-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Nelson Mandela 100 Centenary\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-2-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-2-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sandton-central-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make it your mission, for the remainder of 2018, to make every day a Mandela Day, living the admirable values Madiba depicted in your daily life &#8211; no matter your struggle.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonmandela.org\/nelson-mandela-100\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nelson Mandela 100 Centenary \u2013 2018 2018 is significant in South African history as it is marks the centenary year of the birth of the country&#8217;s greatest leader, Nelson Mandela. 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