Mandela honoured for his role in the fight against HIV/AIDS

The fight against HIV/AIDS is more than a fight against a virus or disease.

AIDS has been labelled a black disease, a gay disease, a poor disease or a whore’s disease. In short, one of the biggest challenges has been to overcome the stigma that surrounds it. It’s a stigma that kills because people are afraid to get tested, afraid to get treated, afraid to find support and/or afraid to reveal their status.

Last special edition silver bangle up for grabs

The last 46664 special edition silver bangle, with the serial number 90, is up for grabs via an online auction through eBay. This bangle was one of the first 90 special edition bangles, some of them gold and platinum, created to commemorate the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela.

WORLD AIDS DAY DECEMBER 1, 2008

WE CAN STOP HIV. WE WILL STOP HIV. IT’S IN OUR HANDS!

Listen to Lira Molapo’s birthday tribute to Madiba

Listen to Lira Molapo’s tribute to Madiba, recorded live on Kaya FM on his 90th birthday.

Vodacom ad lights the way

The inspirational Vodacom advert used for the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Campaign was shot in Fordsburg, Johannesburg, during one long winter’s night in the middle of June.

Shackling HIV/AIDS

A bit of metal around one’s wrist is not always a choice.

For the political prisoners during apartheid, a loop of metal around a wrist or ankle was a symbol of oppression, of a lack of freedom, of a lack of democracy.

For families of these prisoners and supporters of the struggle around the world, a metal bangle around the wrist, with the prisoner’s number or name on it, was a sign of support for those who were incarcerated.

It was in this spirit that 46664’s silver, gold and platinum wrist bangles were launched in South Africa tonight at a star-studded event in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Concertgoer inspired by Madiba’s message

On Friday June 27, 2008, 46,664 fans flocked to Hyde Park in London to enjoy the 46664 concert.

Part of Madiba’s 90th birthday celebrations the concert is also a call to join the fight against HIV/AIDS.

One of the concertgoers, Rochelle Riley, was more than just entertained, she was inspired.

Hyde Park concert rocks the world

When you think of a charity event you might conjure up in your mind’s eye a lot of smartly dressed people paying large sums of money for a plate of food.

What you might not think of is 46 664 screaming fans listening to some of the world’s greatest performing artists. But that’s exactly what happened on Friday night in Hyde Park, London, at the 46664 concert.

“It was awesome,” said concert-goer Andrea Eaton. “It was one of the best nights I’ve ever had.”

Click to watch Hyde Park concert live on the internet

Wish you were in London tonight?

With some of the hottest artists around set to perform at the 46664 concert tonight at Hyde Park in London as part of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations, there’s probably no place you’d rather be.
But if you’re not going to be able to make the concert, you’ll be happy to know that London is only a click away. You can watch the concert live, courtesy of 46664.

South African artist inspired by 46664 concert

South African artist Michelle Freeman describes the 46664 concert held in Johannesburg in December last year, as the most memorable day of her life. Standing in the crowd and listening to 46664 ambassador Annie Lennox speak, led Freeman to realise “just how much I was not participating in the fight against HIV/AIDS.”

Hyde Park concert performers confirmed

The final line-up of artists performing at the Hyde Park 46664 concert has been confirmed. The concert, which marks Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, will be held in Hyde Park, London on June 27, 2008. 

Official birthday programme full

The Nelson Mandela Foundation and its sister organisations appreciate that the whole world wants to demonstrate its love and support for Nelson Mandela in this his 90th year.

We have to announce, however, that our official programme of celebrations for our Founder’s 90th birthday is now full. We have been inundated with requests to endorse various events to mark Madiba’s 90th birthday but we cannot, unfortunately, entertain any more such proposals.

For all planned events, see this programme.

46664 to mark Madiba’s 90th on a global scale

46664, together with Nelson Mandela’s other charity organisations, has announced its plans to celebrate Mr Mandela’s 90th birthday this year.