Mandela House is named after Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was more than a political leader—he was a symbol of resilience, justice, and unwavering determination. As South Africa’s first Black President (1994–99), he steered the nation from the grips of apartheid toward a future built on equality and reconciliation.

In the early 1990s, his negotiations with then-President F.W. de Klerk helped dismantle South Africa’s brutal system of racial segregation, paving the way for a peaceful transition to majority rule. Their extraordinary efforts earned them the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, a testament to Mandela’s ability to unite where others had sown division.

But Mandela’s path to leadership was forged through sacrifice. On 12 June 1964, he was sentenced to life imprisonment, narrowly escaping the death penalty. While the South African government periodically offered conditional freedom, Mandela stood firm—rejecting offers that required him to compromise his principles. His refusal was rooted in a powerful belief: only free men could negotiate, and as long as he was imprisoned, he was not truly free.

His legacy is one of courage, conviction, and an unbreakable spirit—a leader who proved that hope and perseverance can transform even the darkest of times.

Mandela House is lead by Mrs S Parker.