Madiba on the Donkin

Although the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is named after South Africa's first post Apartheid president and a world icon, the city does not have a proper Madiba statue for visitors and tourists to visit. Because of this the Route 67 Madiba figure on the Donkin Reserve has become a must stop for especially international visitors

Madiba gazing over Bloem

Naval Hill in Bloemfontein has always been a beacon in the Free State capitol and known for the magnificent views of the surrounding city. In 2012 an eight meter tall bronze sculpture, made by the same sculptor as the one standing in Mandela Square in Sandton, was revealed. Last year during the #MeetSouthAfrica bloggers trip … Continue reading Madiba gazing over Bloem →

I experienced the Sliding Rock at Qunu

I got to slide down the sliding rock at Qunu where Madiba and his friends (as well as many local kids before and after him) played as children. Some of you seem confused so let me explain. On a recent trip up the Wild Coast I stopped at the Nelson Mandela Museum in Qunu and was … Continue reading I experienced the Sliding Rock at Qunu →

Saluting Madiba

For years now people have wondered what will happen if Nelson Mandela had to die. Many hoped that they would never have to see the day and that Madiba will live forever. But he was just a man after all. Not an ordinary man though. A very special man. Many white (sic) people saw him as a … Continue reading Saluting Madiba →

The Madiba statue in Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton City must be one of the most popular attractions in Johannesburg. Everybody seems to stop at Sandton City to go shopping and then make sure that they swing by Madiba's statue for a picture. On a busy day its actually quite difficult to get a pic of the statue without … Continue reading The Madiba statue in Nelson Mandela Square →

Nelson Mandela Square revisited

I have posted about Nelson Mandela Square next to the Sandton City Shopping Centre before (here and here), but on my recent visit to Johannesburg I couldn't help but snap another few pics to post on here. It was also the first time that I was in Jozi with the family and wanted to show them … Continue reading Nelson Mandela Square revisited →

Wire Madiba

Walking around one of the craft shops at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town the other day, I came around a corner and face to face with this life sized wire mesh Madiba. What a stunning work of art and the likeness to Nelson Mandela was amazing. I wipped out my camera and immediately put … Continue reading Wire Madiba →

Happy Birthday Madiba

Today is Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday. I have never met or seen this great man in real life, so unfortunately I don't have a nice photo (taken by myself) of Madiba to post.The picture below was taken at his birthplace in Qunu in the former Transkei. Qunu is near Mthata (Umtata) in the Eastern Cape.It … Continue reading Happy Birthday Madiba →