The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation is raising funds for a statue of Nelson Mandela and an education project to remind Scots of their proud history of solidarity with the South African people in their struggle against apartheid, and to help future generations to stand up against racism and inequality.
We are campaigning round key events like Glasgow being the first in the world to grant Mandela the Freedom of the City. Check out the information below and please donate.
Nelson Mandela statue update
May 2025 The last few months have seen significant steps forward in realising the memorial in Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow ...
We must never forget the Sharpeville massacre
The killing on 21 March 1960 by South African police of 69 peaceful protesters, with 180 injured, in the ‘Sharpeville ...
Commemorating Mandela’s release 35 years on – donate to Mandela statue
Today is the anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from 27 years in prison. The world celebrated, not least In Glasgow where ...
Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July at a Civic Reception hosted by ...
Nelson Mandela international Day 2024
Today, 18th July, is Nelson Mandela’s birthday, designated by the UN General Assembly as Nelson Mandela International Day. The Nelson Mandela Foundation ...
Key anniversaries in April celebrate democratic wins in South Africa and Portugal
April 2024 is the 30th anniversary of the defeat of apartheid and the first democratic election in South Africa and the 50th anniversary ...
Lest we forget 21 March: Sharpeville Massacre and UN anti-racism day
The killing on 21 March 1960 by South African police of 69 peaceful protesters, with 180 injured, in the ‘Sharpeville ...
Mandela-Tambo Lecture on 10th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s death
ACTSA Scotland and the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation held this lecture on 5 December 2023, the tenth anniversary of Nelson ...
Tribute to George Johannes 25 November 1945 – 30 November 2022
Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation pays tribute to George Johannes, whose memorial event was held in the South African High ...
Memories of the anti-apartheid movement in Scotland
Scotland and Glasgow have had a key role in the anti-apartheid movement which led to the end of apartheid in ...
