Media Releases 2013
Joburg’s struggle heroes immortalised on inner city streets
DOTTED around Joburg inner city are several poignant artworks that pay tribute to the city’s heroes in the fight for freedom and democracy. Ready for action: the Shadow Boxer in Fox StreetReady for action: the [...]
Africities Summit for Joburg
Issues of urbanisation, economic development and city growth are key to building resilient city communities; topics discussed by local government leaders at the various Africities Summits. Johannesburg will be the host of the next Africities [...]
Nelson Mandela: the Shadow Boxer
NELSON Rolihlahla Mandela stands tall at six metres in the inner city, displaying his immaculate boxing posture in a sculpture inspired by the legendary Bob Gosani's 1950s photograph of him sparring on a Johannesburg rooftop. [...]
Constitution Hill to be lit up
THE SKY above Constitution Hill will be lit up in the colours of the South African flag in honour of former President Nelson Mandela. This historical landmark will be lit up with the South African [...]
Joburg Executive Mayor pays tribute to Mandela
The Executive Mayor for the City of Johannesburg, Clr Mpho Parks Tau led a special Council Meeting which paid tribute to the former President, Nelson Mandela this week (09 December 2013). The City’s politicians across [...]