Nelson Mandela Square

Not to be confused with Nelson Mandela Park.
Nelson Mandela Square at night

Nelson Mandela Square is a shopping centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The square was formerly known as Sandton Square and was named for the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela in March 2004. A six meter high statue of Mandela was unveiled at the ceremony to rename the square.[1][2] It is attached to the large Sandton City shopping centre.

References

  1. http://www.southafrica.net/za/en/articles/entry/article-southafrica.net-nelson-mandela-square
  2. Chandrea Gerber. "Joburg unveils Mandela statue". South Africa Info - Joburg unveils Mandela statue. South Africa Info. Retrieved 12 April 2015.

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Coordinates: 26°06′27″S 28°03′17″E / 26.1074°S 28.0546°E