Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites

Overview

The serial property represents the legacy of the South African struggle for human rights, liberation and reconciliation. It consists of fourteen component parts located around the country, all related to South Africa’s political history in the 20th century. The parts include the Union Buildings (Pretoria), now the official seat of government; the Sharpeville Sites, commemorating the massacre of 69 people protesting the unjust Pass Laws; and The Great Place at Mqhekezweni, a site symbolic of traditional leadership where Nelson Mandela lived as a young man. These places reflect key events linked to the long struggle against the apartheid state; Mandela’s influence in promoting understanding and forgiveness; and belief systems based on philosophies of non-racialism, Pan-Africanism and ubuntu, a concept that implies humanity is not solely embedded in an individual.

Components(14 locations)

• •Ohlange1676-010
• •Liliesleaf1676-007
• •Union Buildings1676-001
• •Constitution Hill1676-009
• •Walter Sisulu Square1676-002
• •University of Fort Hare1676-011
• •Waaihoek Wesleyan Church1676-013
• •Sharpeville Graves site A1676-005
• •Sharpeville Graves site B1676-006
• •Sharpeville Memorial garden1676-004
• •The Great Place at Mqhekezweni1676-014
• •Sharpeville Massacre Site: police station1676-003
• •University of Fort Hare: ZK Matthews House1676-012
• •16 June 1976 – The Streets of Orlando West1676-008

Details

Countries

South Africa

ISO Codes

ZA

Area

42.04 ha

Coordinates

-25.7407, 28.2118