Nelson Mandela Square – Sandton City

Happy Birthday Madiba – 18 July 2012

Over the past few days, months and for many years an outpouring of love and appreciation for Nelson Mandela from the South African ‘rainbow nation’ and the world has been witnessed – today in particular this is more evident than ever as Madiba, South Africa’s icon turns 94 years old.

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Many of us have embraced Nelson Mandela’s example of making a difference and want to follow in his footsteps, to share the responsibility of assisting our communities and to continue giving hope to people in their daily existence.  Many have rallied to the cause to make a difference and aim to continue making a difference.

Today – 18^th July 2012 is not only a celebration of Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s greatest humanitarian’s 94^th birthday but of South Africans and their shared allegiance to a shared goal to make a difference in other people’s lives.  Madiba is an icon who has through his words given shelter to many South African’s from the storm of life, courage to continue and a belief in self and self worth to rise to great heights. And, as per the publication ‘This is Africa’ – Forbes Africa – July 2012 edition quoting Nelson Mandela:

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”

We can all be proud to be South Africans, sharing a common bond and unity, sharing in giving to those less fortunate than ourselves. There has been an outpouring of giving and hope – you have to love South Africa and South Africans! It is everyone’s celebration today! Thank you Madiba.

Nelson Mandela Square

A towering sculpture of South Africa’s and the world’s favourite icon holds court over Nelson Mandela Square. One of the largest open public spaces in the country, the centre adjoins the renowned Sandton City complex. This European styled piazza commemorates heritage and celebrates international style with the warmth of African hospitality. The centre’s 10^th anniversary coincided with South Africa’s first decade of democracy in 2004 and to commemorate this democratic heritage, a decision was taken to rename the square from Sandton Square to Nelson Mandela Square in honour of the world’s best loved political leader and humanitarian, former President Nelson Mandela.

To celebrate the renaming, a specially donated six metre tall bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was donated by anonymous international donors and constructed using a computer graphic technique. Local sculptors Jacob Maponyane and Kobus Hattingh made this concept a reality. The Nelson Mandela Square is visited on average by over one million local and international patrons a month, the physical square 1,000m sq serves as a stage for a host of discerning local and international events including concerts, fashion shows, exhibitions, sporting events and production launches. It is also a regular film location and popular backdrop used by advertising agencies and production companies.

Community Development

Whilst the Nelson Mandela Square is positioned as a luxurious lifestyle destination, celebrating fine living and old-world splendour and sophistication surrounded by five star hotels, owned by the Liberty Group and managed by Liberty Properties they also inspired to play an important role in community development aligned to the Nelson Mandela brand. Liberty recognise, support and implement meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes. They have supported several outreach programmes within the Alexandra Township.

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