Additional Notes
Along with F.W. de Klerk, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994.
In December 1997 he stepped down as ANC President in favour of his deputy Thabo Mbeki, who in turn became the President of the Republic of South Africa in 1999.
1998 was a special year for Nelson Mandela. He celebrated his 80th birthday, married Graca Machel, widow of former Mozambique president Samora Machel, and was awarded the United States Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Nelson Mandela Museum is visited during the following tours
In December 1997 he stepped down as ANC President in favour of his deputy Thabo Mbeki, who in turn became the President of the Republic of South Africa in 1999.
1998 was a special year for Nelson Mandela. He celebrated his 80th birthday, married Graca Machel, widow of former Mozambique president Samora Machel, and was awarded the United States Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Nelson Mandela Museum is visited during the following tours
- The South African Coastal Explorer Departing Cape Town (SCCP) and
- The South African Coastal Explorer Departing Durban (SCDP).
The museum also has displays of awards bestowed upon Nelson Mandela, as well as gifts received by him from all over the world.
Compiled by Jac du Toit
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