the mandela way - Tshwane Tourism Association

TSHWANE
Heritage Tours
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Welcome to Mandela Way, a journey that traces the footsteps of a
remarkable man through a beautiful city. This tourist route will take you
to the significant and historic places in Pretoria that featured in the life
and experiences of South Africa’s beloved Nelson Mandela. It is also
an exploration of his values, beliefs and ideals that have made him the
worldwide icon he is today. In essence, therefore, the Mandela Way
shows you a Way through the city, but also gives you a glimpse of Nelson
Mandela’s Way – his manner of thinking and living.
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This booklet will guide you through several significant places in the city that
feature some experiences and aspects of the life of South Africa’s beloved
Nelson Mandela. It is also an exploration of his values, beliefs and ideals,
which have made him the worldwide icon he is today.
about the city
Pretoria came to prominence in 1855 when it was established as the capital of the former
Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (or Transvaal Republic). Almost immediately it became
a centre of government, and retained that function when it was formally declared the
administrative capital of the Union of South Africa in 1910 and when the Republic of South
Africa was established in 1961.
The early Pretoria developed around Church Square, where the city’s first church was built.
Later, the square was used as a marketplace.
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The wide streets of the town were designed to accommodate the wide turning circle of oxdrawn carts.
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Currently, Church Square is surrounded by historic buildings. In the centre is a bronze
statue of Paul Kruger, the 5th president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, internationally
renowned as the face of the Boer resistance against the British during the Second AngloBoer War (1899 to 1902).
During the apartheid era, the city was associated with the enforcement of the notorious
racial laws and regulations through its Supreme Court and prisons. The city also saw three
separate trials of Mandela.
Tshwane was established as a metropolitan municipality on 5 December 2000 with the
amalgamation of various local administrations, such as those of Pretoria, Soshanguve,
Centurion, Temba, Hammanskraal, Pienaarsrivier, Crocodile River, Winterveld, Akasia,
Mabopane and Ga-Rankuwa. In 2011, Metsweding, consisting of Kungwini and Nokeng tsa
Taemane, was also included in Tshwane, which is named after Chief Tshwane, the son of
Chief Mushi, who settled in the area before the arrival of the Voortrekkers.
The city is famous for its profusion of about 70 000 jacaranda trees that line the streets,
turning the Jacaranda City purple when they flower in spring.
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about the route
Begin at Fort Klapperkop (orientation point 1) , which you can reach via the N1
highway. Take the Rigel Avenue turn off, heading west for 2,1km. Turn left onto Johann
Rissik Drive, and then right after a further 2,3km into a cul-de sac. Note the magnificent
180-degree view of the city.
From the orientation point, head west along Johann Rissik Drive and enjoy the splendid
views of the city to your right. There are several stopping points along this section of road
where you can take in the scenery. The last lay-by on the hill has a fantastic view of UNISA
(2) .
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Leaving Klapperkop, turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive, which will lead you along the
edge of the Groenkloof Nature Reserve for about 5,4km. A left turn at the Fountains Circle
will take you onto Christina de Wit Avenue where you should stay in the far right hand lane.
At the traffic lights, turn right under the bridge onto Eeufees Road and follow it for 2,4km.
The Voortrekker Monument (3) , an icon of the old South Africa, will reveal itself on
the hill to your right. Turn right at the traffic lights and enter through the boom gates. The
Reconciliation Road (4) links the Voortrekker Monument to the Freedom Park and is free
of charge if you simply want to drive through. Tickets are on sale should you wish to visit
the Monument or the Park. Be sure to note the beautiful views along the winding road that
leads you to the gates of the Freedom Park (5) .
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Once you leave Freedom Park, drive down Koch Street through Salvokop, a residential
area, which dates from 1892. Separated from the city by the railway tracks, it has always
been a world separate from the bustling city beyond. At the traffic lights, take note of the
Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services facility straight ahead. Tours of the Correctional
Services Museum, including the historic Death Row and Gallows (6) are available.
Turn right into Kgosi Mampuru Street, and after 1,5km turn right into WF Nkomo Street
which will lead you into the historical heart of the City, Church Square. As you enter the
square, the Palace of Justice (7) will be on your left. On your right is the Raadsaal, which
over the years has housed all levels of government, and currently houses the offices of
the Municipal Management team. A short walk up Paul Kruger Street will take you to the
unrestored site of the Old Synagogue (8) .
Leave the Square to the north (turning left from where you entered) and take the first
turn right into Madiba Street. After 1,3km you will cross over the intersection with Nelson
Mandela Drive. After a further 850m turn left onto Government Avenue and follow the
winding route to the top of the hill where the Union Buildings (9) overlook the city.
A short detour back down Government Avenue and right into Hamilton Street will take
you to the South African National Archives (10) , which houses the transcripts from the
Rivonia trial, as well as the original manuscript of Mandela’s autobiography “The long walk
to freedom.”
To the east of the Union Buildings, along Government Avenue, lies Mahlamba Ndlopfu (11)
, the home of the president and the residence of Mandela while he was in office. This site
is unfortunately inaccessible to the public.
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route map
The route is approximately 19km long and is best enjoyed via motorised vehicle on
weekends and on public holidays. Some sections are pedestrian and bicycle friendly,
as indicated on the maps. PLEASE BE AWARE FOR YOUR SAFETY AT ALL TIMES.
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about the man
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in the Transkei on 18 July
1918. Hearing the elder’s stories of his ancestor’s valour during the wars of resistance, he
dreamed from a young age of also of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle
of his people.
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He attended primary school in Qunu where his teacher gave him the name Nelson, in
accordance with the custom to give all school children ‘Christian’ names.
Upon moving to Johannesburg and starting work as a lawyer, he became increasingly
politically involved, and joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944 when he
helped form the ANC Youth League. In 1955 Mandela was arrested and tried in the 1956
Treason Trial. After his acquittal in 1961, he helped to establish the armed struggle of the
ANC, known as Umkhonto weSizwe (the Spear of the Nation).
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In 1962 using the adopted name David Motsamayi, he left South Africa secretly to gain
support for the armed struggle. He returned in 1962, only to be arrested outside Howick.
In 1963, while he was serving a jail sentence for leaving the country without a passport,
police raided a secret hideout in Rivonia used by activists, and several of Nelson Mandela’s
comrades were arrested. He was tried along with them in what became known as the
Rivonia Treason Trial. In 1964 he and seven other accused were convicted and sentenced
to life imprisonment, and the convicted were removed to Robben Island.
After 27 years in jail, Nelson Mandela was released from prison on Sunday 11 February
1990. As a free man, he immersed himself in official talks to end white minority rule and in
1991 he was elected ANC President. In 1993 he and President FW de Klerk jointly won the
Nobel Peace Prize.
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In 1994 he voted for the first time in his life and was inaugurated South Africa’s first
democratically elected President. Mandela stepped down in 1999 after only one term as
President, but continued to work with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the Nelson
Mandela Foundation and The Mandela-Rhodes Foundation.
On 5 December 2013, Tata Madiba, as he is affectionately known, died peacefully at
his home in Johannesburg, surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old. South Africa
observed 10 official days of mourning, where-after Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in his
home town of Qunu in the Eastern Cape.
He will remain in the hearts of all South Africans and will be remembered by the world as
a man who demonstrated the value of honour, integrity and justice as well as the power of
goodness and forgiveness.
“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.”
NELSON MANDELA
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OPERATIONAL TIMES: 10h00 to 17h00 (closed on Mondays and public holidays)
OFFICE: +27 (0) 12 346 7703
Admission fee payable to enter fort/museum
KLAPPERKOP | VISION
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Our journey begins near Fort
Klapperkop, which offers a
spectacular 180-degree view of
the Capital City. There is no direct
association between this site and the
life of Nelson Mandela, but the view
from this fort embodies his vision for
a unified nation at peace with itself.
His great vision, which he cultivated
as a young man, guided the course
Nelson Mandela’s life.
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“It always seems impossible until
it’s done”
NELSON MANDELA
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Reference: https://www.google.co.za/maps/search
HISTORY
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Fort Klapperkop was built as one of 4 forts to protect the city
from attack, just before the outbreak of the Second Anglo-Boer
War (1899-1902). The others are Schanskop, Wonderboom
and Daspoortrant. As with the other forts, men and armament
were gradually withdrawn and sent elsewhere during the course
of the war. It is said that “never a shot in anger was fired” from
any one of the forts. Completed on 18 January 1898, the design
incorporated a moat as well as a drawbridge. The moat was never
filled with water.
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The fort is now a military museum where, in 1979, the South
African Defence Force Memorial was unveiled. It includes a statue
of a soldier holding a R1 rifle and the names of fallen soldiers
inscribed in marble.
The name Klapperkop is derived from the Afrikaans translation
for the Spine Leaved Monkey Orange Tree that is native to the
hillside.
Reference: http://www.gcis.gov.za/content/resource-centre
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Our second stop on Klapperkop affords an
unobstructed view of the University of South Africa
(also known as UNISA), South Africa’s largest
correspondence university. Mandela was known as
a great advocate of education as a means to uplift
and empower oneself.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which
you can use to change the world.”
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HISTORY
Nelson Mandela began his studies for a Bachelor of Arts
Degree at the University College of Fort Hare but did not
complete the degree there, as he was expelled for joining in
a student protest. He completed his BA through UNISA and
went back to Fort Hare for his graduation in 1943.
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In 1989, while in the last months of his imprisonment, he
obtained an LLB, also through UNISA. He graduated in
absentia at a ceremony in Cape Town.
“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable
combination. But when you add to that a literate
tongue or pen, then you have something very special.”
NELSON MANDELA.
The University of South Africa is the largest university in
South Africa and is one of the largest distance education
institutions in the world. There are seven regional centres
across the country, and a presence in more than 130
countries in Africa and internationally.
It was originally known as The University of the Cape of
Good Hope. In 1916 the name officially changed and 2
years later relocated to its current location in the city, where
it has remained for the last century.
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Other prominent people who have studied through UNISA
include Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Zimbabwe
President Robert Mugabe, anti-apartheid activist Ahmed
Kathrada, respected businessman Cyril Ramaphosa,
Cabinet minister and former political prisoner Tokyo
Sexwale, and South African abstract painter Walter Battiss.
Reference: http://www.gcis.gov.za/content/resource-centre
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OPERATIONAL TIMES: 08h00 to 17h00
OFFICE: +27 (0) 12 326 6770 / 325 7885 / 325 0477
Admission fee payable to enter fort/museum
www.voortrekkermon.org.za
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THE VOORTREKKER MONUMENT | TOLERANCE
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Our third stop is the Voortrekker
Monument, an icon of the old South
Africa, which celebrates the culture
of the early settlers this region.
Although it is sometimes associated
with the values of the old South
Africa that Mandela fought against,
it is also a symbol of his support of
the fair and equal treatment of all
people, and his determination to
include all South Africans in building
a better future, irrespective of their
background, culture, race or gender.
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“For to be free is not merely to cast
off one’s chains, but to live in a way
that respects and enhances the
freedom of others.”
NELSON MANDELA
Reference: https://www.google.co.za/maps/search
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The monument was designed by architect Gerard Moerdijk to commemorate the bravery and
persistence of the Voortrekker pioneers, who embarked north on the Great Trek between
1835 and 1854, from the British-controlled Cape Colony in search of a new life.
The 40m-tall granite monument houses the Hall of Heroes that retraces the journey of
the Voortrekkers from the Cape Colony to the interior of the country. The monument also
houses one of the world’s longest historical marble friezes, depicting the tribulations of the
Voortrekkers.
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“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then
he becomes your partner.”
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Before 1994, 16 December was commemorated as the Day of the Vow commemorating
the Voortrekker victory over the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River in 1838. Since 1994, this
holiday has been known as the Day of Reconciliation.
At noon on the 16th of December, a ray of sunshine falls onto the Cenotaph in the centre of
Cenotaph Hall at the Voortrekker Monument, highlighting the inscription “Ons vir jou, Zuid
Afrika” (We for you, South Africa).
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THE RECONCILIATION ROAD | FORGIVENESS
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One of the greatest triumphs this country has ever seen was the
peaceful end to white minority rule and the transition to a free and
democratic South Africa. Mandela’s efforts lay at the heart of this
transition, and he, together with then President FW de Klerk jointly
won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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Our fourth stop is The Reconciliation Road, which was opened on
16 December 2011. The road is a link between the Voortrekker
Monument and the Freedom Park, and allows free movement
between the two complexes.
“If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also
roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named
Goodness and Forgiveness.”
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The Reconciliation Road is a symbol of forgiveness, reconciliation and nation building.
To that end the best parts of our countries heritage are respected while the shadows of
oppression are left behind.
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Nelson Mandela was known for his efforts towards reconciliation. In 1995 he invited to
lunch the widows and wives from both sides of the conflict. Betsie Verwoerd, the widow of
the apartheid leader Hendrik Verwoerd was too frail to travel to the event, so Mandela flew
by helicopter to visit her in Orania, the self-proclaimed Afrikaner Homeland in the Northern
Cape. They shared tea and koeksisters (a traditional twisted doughnut dipped in syrup).
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OPERATIONAL TIMES: 08h00 to 17h00
OFFICE: +27 (0) 12 336 4000 / 0800 470 740 (toll free)
Admission fee payable to enter park/museum
www.freedompark.co.za
THE FREEDOM PARK | COMMEMORATION
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In 1999, Nelson Mandela proclaimed
that; “The day should not be far
off, when we shall have a people’s
shrine, a freedom park, where we
shall honour with all the dignity
they deserve, those who endured
pain so we should experience the
joy of freedom.” The intent of the
Freedom Park, located at our stop 5,
was to embody this vision.
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Freedom Park is located on Salvokop and was
opened seven years later in December 2007. It is
a place where South Africans can come to honour
fallen heroes, who gave their lives in the fight to for
freedom in South Africa.
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There are many symbolic areas in the park such as
the Wall of Names and Isivivane. Around
75 000 names of people who gave their lives during
the course of south Africa’s history in various conflicts
are inscribed on the 697 m long wall. It is a place of
honour and remembrance.
Isivivane is an area that represents the burial place
of heroes and heroines. There are 11 boulders, 9 of
which represent the provinces of South Africa, and
the remaining 2 the national government and the
international community. Other places of interest are
the Pan African archives and the Gallery of leaders.
Begun in 2000, the park is a direct
response to in response to the Truth
and Reconciliation Commissions’
call for new symbols to resolve past
conflicts.
“What counts in life is not the
mere fact that we have lived.
It is what difference we have
made to the lives of others that
will determine the significance
of the life we lead.”
NELSON MANDELA
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was
created in 1995, chaired by Archbishop Desmond
Tutu.
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OPERATIONAL TIMES: 09h00 to 15h00 (Tuesday to Friday, closed on public holidays)
OFFICE: +27 (0) 12 314 1766
THE GALLOWS | HUMANITY
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Our next stop is the historic location
of the Gallows, where many convicts
faced execution before South Africa’s
Constitutional Court abolished the
death penalty in 1995. This took place
just one year after Nelson Mandela’s
election as President of South Africa.
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“A nation should not be judged by
how it treats its highest citizens
but its lowest ones.”
NELSON MANDELA
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Reference: https://www.google.co.za/maps/search
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Mandela held the highest regard for the humanity of all people and felt that all should be treated
with the same level of respect and dignity. Mandela believed strongly that all people mattered,
and often took the time to stop and talk to and shake hands with people from all walks of life.
The Correctional Services Museum allows for an insight into South African Prison Life. Artworks
by prisoners as well as exhibits such as knives concealed in Bibles and shoes, files in cakes etc.
are on display.
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The city’s death row was in a low, brick building with imposing oak doors just outside the main
block of the then Pretoria Central Prison. After the abolition of the death penalty, the gallows was
destroyed in a smelter. Today, visitors to the site will see a replica: Seven nooses dangling from
iron loops over a trap door.
A sign on a wall along a hallway leading to the gallows tells visitors of some 3,500 South Africans
who were hanged over the last century. Of these, 130 were freedom fighters whose only crime
was fighting oppression. Not all of the hangings took place in these Gallows but the most
prominent did.
During all his trials, Mandela spent time in Pretoria Local Prison on Potgieter Street. The cells
where he was held are no longer standing.
OPERATIONAL TIMES: 08h00 – 17h00
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PALACE OF JUSTICE | RESILIENCE
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At the trail, Mandela gave his
defence speech from the dock, which
lasted 5 hours. He concluded with
these famous words:
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Stop 7 is the Palace of Justice. It
was here that Nelson Mandela and
his eight co-defendants were tried at
the famous Rivonia Trial in 1964.
“I have fought against white
domination, and I have fought
against black domination. I
have cherished the ideal of a
democratic and free society in
which all persons live together
in harmony and with equal
opportunities. It is an ideal which
I hope to live for and to achieve.
But if needs be, it is an ideal for
which I am prepared to die.”
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Nelson Mandela’s Speech from the Dock remains one of the most powerful in modern
history, and is known throughout the world. It is widely believed that it is this speech
prompted the State to change the sentence of those convicted from the death penalty to life
imprisonment. Despite great adversity Mandela continued to defend what he believed was
right.
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“Those who conduct themselves with morality, integrity and consistency need not
fear the forces of inhumanity and cruelty.”
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The Palace of Justice was designed by the Dutch architect Sytze Wierda in a grandiose
neo-Renaissance style. During the second Anglo-Boer war, from 1899-1902, the partially
completed Palace of Justice building was used as a hospital. It was finally completed in
1902, and is currently the headquarters of the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South
Africa.
In 2002 the entire building was renovated to the cost of R40 million. Only the basement area,
where Mandela was kept during the Rivonia Treason Trial, was left unchanged. Messages
written by the prisoners are still visible on the cell walls, untouched and in their original state.
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THE OLD SYNAGOGUE | COURAGE
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Our next stop is the Old Synagogue,
which was purchased by the
government in 1952 for use as a
courtroom. It is here that Mandela
was tried along with others in
the marathon Treason Trial
that stretched from 1958-1961.
Throughout this trial, and in his
many years of imprisonment that
followed the Rivonia Trial, Mandela
never wavered in his devotion to
democracy, equality and learning.
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“I learned that courage was
not the absence of fear, but the
triumph over it. The brave man is
not he who does not feel afraid,
but he who conquers that fear.”
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HISTORY
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Despite terrible provocation, he never answered racism with racism. His life has been an
inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived, to all who are opposed to oppression and
deprivation1.
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The Synagogue first opened its doors to the public in 1898. From the beginning, the
congregation had financial difficulties and more than once Sammy Marks came to the aid of the
Jewish community. In 1952, during the apartheid years, the need for a special supreme court
arose to deal with the growing black resistance. The synagogue met all of the requirements
identified by the government and became the new Pretoria Supreme Court.
After his acquittal in 1961, Mandela was again tried in the Old Synagogue, and sentenced to 5
years hard labour in 1962.
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OPERATIONAL TIMES: 08h00 to 17h00
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UNION BUILDINGS | TRIUMPH
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Our final stop 9 is the Union
Buildings, which is the official seat
of government in South Africa. It is
also the site of President Mandela’s
inauguration on the 10th of May
1994, which was met with great
jubilation and excitement. This great
triumph for democracy saw the dawn
of a new era in South Africa where
people of all races joined in the
celebration to welcome Tata Madiba
into power.
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“Let freedom reign. The sun
never set on so glorious a human
achievement.”
NELSON MANDELA
Reference: https://www.google.co.za/maps/search
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The memorial service held for Nelson Mandela on 10 December 2013 was one of the largest
gatherings of heads of state in the history of the world. He lay in state at the Union Buildings
for 3 days before being transported to Qunu in the Eastern Cape for his funeral and burial.
During this time, people flocked to pay their last respects to their beloved Tata Madiba. Late
in 2013, the amphitheatre at the heart of the Buildings was renamed the Nelson Mandela
Amphitheatre.
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Sir Herbert Baker designed the Union Buildings in 1908 and it took 4 years to complete. The
building is said to be reminiscent of the Acropolis in Greece.
The plan is semi-circular with two wings at either side. These identical wings represent the
two official languages at that time, namely English and Afrikaans. At that stage, the Union
Buildings was the largest building in the country, spanning over 275m.
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The site chosen for the building was Meintjeskop, a disused quarry. It is the highest point in
the city that offers commanding views of the city and the famous Jacaranda trees. The building
is made from sandstone while the terraces and retaining walls were built using the mountain
stone from the old quarry. The Union Buildings was declared a National Heritage Site in
January 2014.
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The 9m tall bronze statue in the gardens was unveiled on
the 16th of December 2013, only a few days after the death
of the former statesman. It is the tallest figurative sculpture
of Mandela in existence and depicts the former president
with a smile on his face and his arms outstretched as if
embracing the nation. The only life-size statue of Mandela
stands in Hammanskraal, north of the city.
Reference: http://www.gcis.gov.za/content/resource-centre
OPERATIONAL TIMES: 08h00 to 17h00 (closed weekends)
OFFICE: +27 (0) 12 441 3200
www.national.archives.gov.za
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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ARCHIVES | HOPE
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An optional stop is the South African National Archive, which houses the transcripts from the
Rivonia Treason Trial, as well as the original manuscript of Mandela’s autobiography “The
long walk to freedom.” These may be viewed upon request.
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“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from
nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is
keeping one’s head pointed towards the sun, one’s feet
moving forward. ”
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Throughout his many years of prison, Mandela never gave up hope, and continued to
believe in and work towards achieving his ideals of a South Africa free of inequality and
oppression and at peace with itself.
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Although Mandela is well known for his shared Nobel Peace Prize (1993), he was not the
first ANC member to receive this award. Albert Lutuli was a revered leader of the ANC
before Mandela, and in 1960 became the first African to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Some years later, in 1984, Bishop Desmond Tutu was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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MAHLAMBA NDLOPFU | HUMILITY
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Mahlamba Ndlopfu is the Official
Residence for the President of
the Republic of South Africa in the
capital city. Mahlamba Ndlopfu
is a Shangaan term that means
“the new dawn”2. It was changed
in 1995, after the inauguration of
Mandela as president. Located on
the Bryntirion Estate, it was the
home of Mandela from
1994 – 1999.
“After climbing a great hill, one
finds that there are may more to
climb.”
NELSON MANDELA
Reference: https://www.google.co.za/maps/search
HISTORY
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Once in presidential office, Mandela knew that all his efforts and triumphs that had come
before were only the beginning of a much greater process.
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The tone for his presidency was set by his words after he became president, when he
humbly declared “I am not here to lead. I am here to serve.” In his single term as President
of South Africa, Mandela accomplished more than any man in the monumental task of nation
building in a once divided South Africa. He was, however, unfailingly modest about his
achievements and iconic status, choosing rather to remind us that no individual is greater
than the collective.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
NELSON MANDELA
Gerard Moerdijk winning design in a national competition of the Department of Public Works
was used for building the house, then known as Libertas, which was completed in 1940. Built
in Cape Dutch style, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has a spectacular view to the
south of the city.
After his 5 year term as president, Nelson Mandela did not stand for re-election. He was
one of the very few African heads of state who willingly served only one term, and in fact
promised to do so at the beginning of his term.
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references
Du Preez, M. 2001.
The rough guide to Nelson Mandela;
His life, his impact, his legacy.
London. Rough Guides Ltd.
Crwys-Williams, J (ed.). 2010.
In the words of Nelson Mandela. Johannesburg. Penguin Books.
Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory.
2014, The Nelson Mandela Foundation,
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http:// http://www.nelsonmandela.org