Statue of Cecil Rhodes, Bronze memorial statue in Company's Garden, Cape Town, South Africa
The bronze statue depicts Cecil John Rhodes standing in formal attire with his hand extended, positioned within the historic Company's Garden grounds.
Herbert Baker created this monument in 1908 to honor Cecil Rhodes, who influenced southern African politics and mining industries during colonial times.
The statue has become a central element in South African debates about colonial heritage and its place in modern society since 2015.
Visitors can access the statue through multiple entrances to Company's Garden, with the main gate located on Queen Victoria Street.
The statue lost its head in July 2020 when activists used an angle grinder to remove it during nighttime hours.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: 1908
Creator: Herbert Baker
GPS coordinates: -33.93250,18.41722
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:44
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