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On 16 June 1976, young people refused to accept the world as it was.

They questioned injustice, challenged exclusion, and demanded the right to shape their own futures. In doing so, they demosntrated that change depends on those willing to make good trouble.

Inspired by Madiba's name, Rolihlahla, "the troublemaker", we celebrate the courage to act, to speak out, and to imagine something better.

As we commemorate Youth Day and the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, we honour the generation of 1976 and the young people of today who continue to make good trouble to build a more just society.

#YouthDay2026 #MakingGoodTrouble #Rolihlahla #NelsonMandelaFoundation #ItIsStillInYourHands

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Last week, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with the Algerian Embassy, hosted a screening of The True Chronicles of the Blida-Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century.

The film explored Dr. Frantz Fanon’s transformative work as a psychiatrist in Algeria between 1953 and 1956, illuminating the psychological impact of colonialism, violence, and resistance during the Algerian War of Independence.

The screening was followed by a discussion with Frantz Fanon’s son, Olivier Fanon, on decolonial thought and the enduring legacy of his father’s work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation.

To join our next event, subscribe to the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected].

#MakingGoodTrouble #FrantzFanon #Dialogue #NelsonMandelaFoundation

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What are you doing for Mandela Day this year? Nominate others to walk or run with you (tag a friend) it’s time to reflect on Mandela’s values & principles, and to make a positive impact in our own communities. #ItIsInYourHands

Register on https://t.co/jo55YUH6CX

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On Thursday, Nelson Mandela Foundation in partnership with the Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in South Africa hosted a special screening of ‘The True Chronicles of Bilda-Joinville Psychiatric Hospital in the Last Century’ (2024), directed by Algerian filmmaker Abdenour Zahzah; commemorating the centenary anniversary of Frantz Fanon, one of the 20th century’s most influential anti-colonial thinkers, psychiatrists and revolutionaries.

His Excellency Ali Achoui, Ambassador of the Republic of Algeria to South Africa and Olivier Fanon, son of Frantz Fanon, delivered remarks; engaging with Fanon’s contributions to the questions of liberation, decolonisation, human dignity and justice ~ themes that continue to resonate across Africa and the world.

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“For too long, Africa has been expected to adjust. To absorb shocks, to carry burdens and to make peace with exclusion while others define the terms of participation. That cannot be the basis on which a continent of more than a billion people enters the future. Africa must shape the rules, not simply react to them.”

In this article, Nelson Mandela Foundation Chief Executive Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi reflects on Africa’s place in a rapidly changing world and the imperative for the continent to define the future on its own terms.

Read the full article: https://t.co/sIpreXthzA

#AfricaMonth #NelsoMandelaFoundation #MakingGoodTrouble

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The hopes of a nation travel with Bafana Bafana tonight.

Good luck, Bafana. May the Madiba magic shine brightly and inspire a performance to remember.

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As we move closer to #MandelaMonth in July, Nelson Mandela Foundation Board Chairperson, Dr Naledi Pandor, reminds us that the challenges we face qill require collective action.

From inequality and poverty to social division, meaningful change requires collaboration, shared responsibility, and a commitment to the common good.
Mandela Month is a call to move into action.

It invites each of us to contribute our time, skills, and resources towards building a more just and caring society.

#MandelaMonth #ItsStillInYourHands #CollectiveAction #NelsonMandelaFoundation #MakingGoodTrouble

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Extremely excited to be part of this conversation! Join us next week 👇🏽

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It’s #YouthMonth, and we’re reminded of Madiba’s faith in the power of young people to imagine a better future.

On 18 June at the University of South Africa’s Muckleneuk Campus, the Nelson Mandela Foundation will host its annual Youth Dialogue, bringing together young people to to reflect on the legacy of the 1976 generation and its relevance today.

As we reflect on the courage and activism that shaped our democracy, we’ll also confront the realities facing youth today: unemployment, inequality, and the urgent need to unlock opportunities in the digital economy.

Click the link to register: https://t.co/IvvzPyBPu2

#YouthMonth2026 #Dialogue #NelsonMandelaFoundation #MakingGoodTrouble

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Dialogue is more than conversation. It is the courage to listen, the willingness to engage across difference, and the commitment to finding common ground in a complex world.

At the Nelson Mandela Foundation, dialogue sits at the heart of what we do. We create spaces for reflection and engagement on the issues that shape our societies. Through dialogue, we confront injustice, deepen understanding, and imagine new possibilities for the future.

On the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, we are reminded that meaningful change begins when we choose engagement over division.

#InternationalDayForDialogueAmongCivilizations #Dialogue #NelsonMandelaFoundation #MakingGoodTrouble

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We are looking forward to welcoming a full house tomorrow as part of the Frantz Fanon Centenary Celebrations. The event is now fully booked and registrations have closed.

The film screening will be followed by a conversation with Olivier Fanon, son of Frantz Fanon, reflecting on decolonial thought, liberation, and the enduring relevance of Fanon's work.

Thank you to everyone who registered.

We look forward to an evening of reflection, dialogue, and learning.

#FrantzFanon100 #NelsonMandelaFoundation #MakingGoodTrouble

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This year’s Mandela Day theme, “#ItIsInYourHands to combat poverty & inequality”, reminds us of the role each of us can play in building a more just & equal society through participation, solidarity, & what the Foundation calls “Making Good Trouble”

Enter https://t.co/jo55YUH6CX

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This month, Making Reading Fun shines a spotlight on Albinism Awareness Month as we welcome Refilwe Modiselle (@vanillablaq) for a special reading and conversation on inclusion, representation, and celebrating diversity.

Through stories and shared learning, we will explore the importance of creating a society where people with albinism are seen, respected, and valued, while challenging harmful myths and stereotypes.

Join us for an engaging and meaningful session as we continue to nurture empathy, understanding, and a love for reading.

📚 Everyone is welcome.

Click the link to register yourself and your kiddos: https://t.co/5fqRJD03DP

#MakingReadingFun #AlbinismAwarenessMonth #NelsonMandelaFoundation #MakingGoodTrouble

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We are talking all things Nelson Mandela Foundation Youth Dialogue this afternoon on 938 Radio.

Catch Nomahlozi Ramohloki, Dialogue and Advocacy Coordinator, discussing the themes around the dialogue, how youth are redefining work, and creating opportunities for themselves in the digital economy.

The dialogue takes place on Thursday, 18 June 2026, at the University of South Africa, in partnership with @mailandguardian, @AfrikaTikkun, and UNISA's Department of Communication Science.

#YouthMonth #YouthDialogue #NelsonMandelaFoundation #MakingGoodTrouble

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50 years after the youth of 1976 marched for the right to shape their futures, a new generation is navigating a different struggle: unemployment, inequality and the realities of the digital economy.

Join the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with the University of South Africa, @AfrikaTikkun, and the @mailandguardian, for the 2026 Nelson Mandela Youth Dialogue: Good Trouble: 1976 to 2026 – Creators, Not Captives.

Together, we'll explore how young people are redefining work, building economic power, and creating opportunities in an increasingly digital world.

📅 18 June 2026
🕑 14:00 – 17:00
📍 University of South Africa Muckleneuk Campus, Kgorong Hall

Click the link to register: https://t.co/IvvzPyBhEu

#YouthMonth #MakingGoodTrouble #CreatorsNotCaptives #NelsonMandelaFoundation #YouthDialogue

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The Mandela Day Walk & Run is more than just a race! It’s a celebration of unity, purpose, wellness, and the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela 💚🏃🏽‍♀️secure your spot now and enter on https://t.co/jo55YUH6CX

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In the second part of the Memory and Forgetting Walkabout, Dr Kirti Ranchod reflects on the ways memory shapes our understanding of ourselves, our communities, and our shared history. By engagingwith the exhibitions at the Centre of Memory, participants explored how remembering is not only about the past, but also about the futures we imagine and create.

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory continues to offer spaces for critical reflection, dialogue, and learning through exhibitions, archives, tours, and public programmes that invite us to engage deeply with the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the stories that shape our society.

Read more about the Centre of Memory at https://t.co/lgT4MdNmpe

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