The great Mandela's passing has brought back memories of the time my mum, sister and I decided to explore some of the tourist spots in South Africa. I did a lot of searching for these photos, as i tried my hardest to recall their names, and I did!....sorta...;-)
The Nelson Mandela monument at the
Nelson Mandela Square, in Sandton;
Then, we visited the
Hector Pieterson Museum, in Soweto, it's got such beautiful memorabilia and historical artifacts. Visiting this place, was very emotional;
This tragic museum, opened in 2002, honours the Sowetan school children slain in a police massacre in 1976.
Hector Pieterson (1963 – 16 June 1976) became the subject of an iconic image of the 1976 Soweto uprising in South Africa when a news photograph by Sam Nzima of the dying Hector being carried by another student while his sister ran next to them, was published around the world. He was killed at the age of 13 when the police opened fire on protesting students. For years, 16 June stood as a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government. Today, it is designated National Youth Day — when South Africans honour young people and bring attention to their needs.
I don't recall the name of the place below, but it is in Johannesburg; (I'll edit this when i remember, lol)
Freedom Park, in Pretoria;
It is the heart and soul of the nation captured in one breathtaking space. It stands as a beacon to guide all South Africans on the route of hope and patriotism to a proudly united nation. A way to experience and appreciate South African history and to walk where their ancestors have walked and to learn about their shared heritage as brothers and sisters.
More of Freedom Park, with my not so little sister. The next destination was to that square shaped construction;
Then, right inside, you get all these banners of the greatest African leaders to have lived, with one of their famous quotes at the top;
As we were leaving the Park, we went to this other site where as a sign of respect, we had to remove our shoes. Right behind me are rocks, and yes, that is steam, and it is never put out. At the far back, is UNISA (University of South Africa).
The Voortrekker Monument & Heritage Site, in Pretoria;
A unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting.
Right inside of the above monument, you get to this area, it has a lot of artifacts that were used by the Afrikaners from back in the day....yes, that's my crazy self high on adrenaline, and jumping in the air;
The above monument is also referrered to as The Piet Retief Monument, and can also be viewed from this angle;
We also got to see the
Union Buildings as well, in Pretoria. That was our great chauffeur for the entire trip;
The Soccer City/FNB Stadium in Johannesburg;
