Monument to Nelson Mandela

Nelson Holilala Mandela was South Africa’s first black president and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1993. In the center of Sandton - one of the most prestigious areas of Johannesburg, a 6-meter bronze monument was installed in his honor. It was inaugurated on 31 May 1971 to mark the Decade of Democracy in South Africa. About 20 works were submitted to the competition of projects for the construction of the monument, the famous sculptor Kobus Hatting won. Funds for the construction of the monument were allocated by local authorities and patrons. The weight of the sculpture is 2.5 tons. On it, the president is depicted smiling, in a good mood, he is dressed quite simply, however, as in life - pants and a loose jacket.

Monument to Nelson Mandela is one of the main attractions of the city, which impresses tourists with its size and realism. No one can walk past the president, everyone wants to take a picture with him. Behind the monument is a huge shopping center, and in front there is a small square equipped with benches and a fountain.