Opening Exhibition on Mandela's Life

An exhibition commemorating the life of Madiba in Johannesburg part of Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday celebrations


24 September 2008 will see the opening of a major retrospective exhibition on Mandela’s life and times at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.

Other Events & Celebrations for Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday:

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SONA 2024 SONA: What you need to know

Important info, road closures & where to watch

norval foundation 11Norval Foundation, the art museum with ...

Unmissable summer exhibitions, picnics amongst the sculptures, & more

Paul Cluver concerts new Paul Clüver concerts are back for ...

Karen Zoid, Elvis Blue, Nataniël, Kurt Darren & more

WB TAPSBrewery with food specials every single ...

Daily deals on classic comfort meals like burgers, schnitzel, ribs, steaks…

EpocheBucketlist fine dining with ...

Guest called it “the best meal I’ve had anywhere in the world”

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Locals help us uncover the hidden treasures of this Garden Route gem

Filini interiorFilini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and more

Drumstruck 2025 Cape Town’s top African drumming ...

A layered story of South Africa’s musical traditions

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Cape Town’s highest bar (no ticket needed), free tours + more

DJazz nights at Dutchies by Grotto Beach

6pm to 8pm every last Friday of the month

mischu R99 brunch special Lunch at mischu: R99 special with ...

Avo & salsa on sourdough and cappuccino for R99, + try the viral crookie

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Everything you need to know: Parking, VIP experiences, tickets & more

Woodstock Brewery Taproom NEW 4Cool taproom with R35 happy hour pints ...

Burgers for just R60, craft beer tasting trays, R35 happy hour pints

norval foundation 11Norval Foundation, the art museum with ...

Unmissable summer exhibitions, picnics amongst the sculptures, & more

Paul Cluver concerts new Paul Clüver concerts are back for ...

Karen Zoid, Elvis Blue, Nataniël, Kurt Darren & more

WB TAPSBrewery with food specials every single ...

Daily deals on classic comfort meals like burgers, schnitzel, ribs, steaks…

EpocheBucketlist fine dining with ...

Guest called it “the best meal I’ve had anywhere in the world”

visit knysna 5Knysna, but not the Knysna you think

Locals help us uncover the hidden treasures of this Garden Route gem

Filini interiorFilini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and more

Drumstruck 2025 Cape Town’s top African drumming ...

A layered story of South Africa’s musical traditions

Table Mountain 2025 photoshopWhat locals don’t know about Table ...

Cape Town’s highest bar (no ticket needed), free tours + more

DJazz nights at Dutchies by Grotto Beach

6pm to 8pm every last Friday of the month

maynardville new 2All you need to know about Maynardville ...

Everything you need to know: Parking, VIP experiences, tickets & more

FABLE PARTYCape Town’s best cocktail bar on a ...

From free starters to R65 cocktails, here’s how to do fable smartly

Ficks dinners 2025 sunset Ficks, Hermanus’s tidal pool ...

Just as wonderful at night & during the cooler months

Woodstock Brewery Taproom NEW 4Cool taproom with R35 happy hour pints ...

Burgers for just R60, craft beer tasting trays, R35 happy hour pints

Killarney Extreme Festival 2026All thrills, all spectacle at Cape ...

Door-to-door battles, contact racing, blazingly fast Superbikes, and a kids ...

Focaccia Bar 2Cape Town’s first focaccia sandwich ...

Baked daily with high-quality Italian meats & cheeses

Webersburg Wine EstateMore to do at Webersburg Wine Estate ...

Yes, there’s wine, but also art, yoga, cooking classes & kudu macarons

West Coast Safari 2025Cape Town’s closest land and sea ...

Plus horseback rides, whale-watching, eco-boat & San cultural tours

norval foundation 11Norval Foundation, the art museum with ...

Unmissable summer exhibitions, picnics amongst the sculptures, & more

Killarney Motor ShowKillarney Motor Show, full-blown car ...

Drifting, spinning, BMXing + fun fair. Just R45 for kids

fable cocktail The drama & decadence of cocktail ...

Cocktails that rain, change colour, and come with handcuffs

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