What’s new? See the 5 maquettes on view at the City Chambers
The public consultation in Glasgow City Chambers is open until Friday 14 November. Please do get along if you are able. You can also see...
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Nelson Mandela Memorial Public Consultation – give your views online
Five prominent sculptors have been shortlisted in the competition to choose a creator for the statue of Nelson Mandela to be erected in Nelson Mandela...
Nelson Mandela International Day 2025 – video of celebration
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July at a packed Civic Reception hosted by Glasgow City Council in...
Zoë Wicomb – an appreciation
Brian Filling, Chair of the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation pays tribute to Zoe Wicomb, (1948 – 2025) the acclaimed South African author who lived...
Celebrating the Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s visit to Glasgow
9 October is the the 32nd anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s visit to Glasgow to collect the Freedoms of 9 UK cities, district and boroughs in...
MEDIA RELEASE: Shortlist announced for Mandela Sculpture in Glasgow
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation (NMSMF) has announced the shortlist of sculptors to create a statue of Nelson Mandela in Scotland. The statue will...
Statue update – shortlist of five sculptors announced
The last few months have seen significant steps forward in realising the memorial in Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow. Our supporters may be interested in where...
Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day 2025
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July at a packed Civic Reception hosted by Glasgow City Council in...
South Africa belongs to all who live in it! 70th anniversary of the Freedom Charter
On 26 June 1955 the Freedom Charter was adopted by the Congress of the People (COP) at Kliptown, near Johannesburg, South Africa. Some 3000 delegates...
Janis MG Carson, Vice Chair & Project Manager
Janis Carson spent in excess of 30 years working in Further and Higher Education in Glasgow, with more than 10 years at Executive level, latterly...