Statue of Nelson Mandela, Bronze memorial statue at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, South Africa
The six-meter-tall bronze sculpture depicts Nelson Mandela wearing his characteristic Madiba shirt, with arms measuring 2.3 meters from elbow to elbow.
The statue was unveiled on March 31, 2004, marking the tenth anniversary of South Africa's first democratic elections, replacing the previous name of Sandton Square.
The statue serves as a central gathering point for both South African citizens and international visitors to reflect on the principles of democracy and freedom.
The memorial stands next to Sandton City shopping center, with donation boxes supporting the Nelson Mandela Foundation positioned near its base.
Artists Kobus Hattingh and Jacob Maponyane created the 2.5-ton statue showing Mandela performing what became known as the Madiba dance movement.
GPS coordinates: -26.10729,28.05456
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47
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