[6] Through exhibitions, events and workshops, they endeavour to commemorate the victims and survivors of the Nazi regime and the numerous genocides that happened before and since the Holocaust.

[7] The museum has a permanent exhibition that combines text, archival photographs, film footage, documents, multimedia displays and recreated environments.

The origins of the centre can be traced back to the major public interest in an Anne Frank exhibition that opened in Johannesburg in 1994.

[5] At the launch, Mandela said: "During the many years my comrades and I spent in prison, we derived inspiration from the courage and tenacity of those who challenge injustice even under the most difficult circumstances.

"[5] Since 2007, "The Holocaust and Human Rights" — has been a required part of South Africa's ninth grade social sciences (history) curriculum since 2007.