On the 5th August, 1962, in a random vehicle check, Nelson Mandela was arrested while posing as a chauffeur. This seemingly isolated incident on the R103, set off the famous Rivonia trial and led to Mandela serving 27 years in prison
This quote says it all…
This image is from part of the display that is open to the public at the recently opened Capture Site, opposite the original plaque on the R103.
YES HE IS!
One of the iconic moments. Madiba, as President, congratulates Francois Pienaar on winning the 1995 Rugby world cup.
Mandela on Robben island
Tourists trying to get a better angle?
The sculpture, designed by Marco Cianfanelli, shows Madiba looking west
Best viewed at a distance of 35 meters, the 50 steel columns represent the 50 years since capture.
To discover more about the sculpture and the creator,use this link
My daughter within Mandela’s face
This “memorial” is what was erected originally to mark the “spot”
Unfortunately, when we visited, the main electricity supply had been destroyed by lightning which means that a return visit is on the cards in 2013
At first it was only a coffee shop, but there are currently 14 shops with more being considered.
A visit to the Art Bar is worthwhile as the art on display is of the highest quality.
And don’t forget the steel shop close by…
Howick is better know for the Howick Falls
which are in the city centre,a unique claim to fame.
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