Still standing tall: Mandela now immortalised in 40 statues
South Africa’s beloved global icon commemorated around the world
19 July 2023 - 21:08
This week two statues of Nelson Mandela were unveiled as the world marked Mandela Day — the annual global event which pays tribute to South Africa’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. ..
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