In the capital of South Africa increased 9-metre Nelson Mandela of stone

The monument was installed in front of the buildings of the government of South Africa on the very spot where Mandela gave a speech at the inauguration for President of the country in 1994.
Mandela is depicted smiling and with open arms. This position needs shows his love to his people, said in his speech, the current leader of the country.



As a reminder, the former South African leader died on 96-m to year of life in his home in Johannesburg. The last couple of months he wrestled with the complications that began to emerge after suffering a lung infection.
The politician was buried in the village of Kuhn, where he was born. Before the burial took place the farewell ceremony, which was attended by close to five thousand people, including the ambassadors of Russia, Ukraine, USA, UK and other countries.

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