Madiba’s name lives on

Nelson Mandela is viewed as an iconic figure across the globe.

Standing against an unjust system, Madiba proved that one man can truly make a difference.

While he played a pivotal role in our country’s history, Madiba’s legacy lives on beyond the boundaries of South Africa.

Washington – America

A nine foot bronze-plated statue of Nelson Mandela was erected outside of the South African embassy in Washington D.C. In September 23.

The statue was designed by South African sculptor Jean Doyle and modeled after images of the iconic hero leaving prison in 1990.

London – England

A nine foot statue of Madiba was erected in August 2007 in London, opposite the Houses of Parliament.

Deemed as a beacon of hope, Madiba’s statue stands proudly between the likes of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln.

Toronto – Canada

Despite the school being built in 1917, when the school underwent renovations in November 2001, its name was changed to Nelson Mandela Park Public School to honour the legendary former president.

The school represents the importance of education, something Madiba valued.

Kingston – Jamaica

A park in Kingston, Jamaica, was named after the former president, in December 2013.

The park was dubbed the Nelson Mandela Park, shortly after Madiba’s death.

Kampala – Uganda

In Kampala, Uganda, situated on Namboole Hill stands the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

The stadium which seats 45 202 people, was a gift from the Chinese government and built in 1997.

As Madiba brought a nation together through sport, (1995 Rugby World Cup), the stadium is predominantly used for soccer matches.

Glasgow – Scotland

A bust of former president, Nelson Mandela, was unveiled in Glasgow in October this year.

The bust, which was created by Deirdre Nicholls, is housed in the City Chambers.

The bust was made to serve as a reminder of Madiba’s fight and of Glasgow’s stance against apartheid.

The Hague – Netherlands

Dutch artist, Arrie Schippers, was responsible for the creation of 3,5 metre bronze statue of our beloved former president.

The statue was unveiled in September 2012 and is intended to symbolise the ‘Long Walk to Freedom”.

The statue stands on a specially created site on the Johan de Wittlaan, within the International Zone area of The Hague. Adding to the quality of the statue, impressions of footprints of local school children are imprinted on the surface of the square.

Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s capital, an entire public square has been named after South Africa’s legendary president.

Nuclear Particle named after Madiba

One of the most unusual things named after the former president is that of the Mandela Particle.

The Mandela, a fundamental particle, was discovered in 1973 by Leeds University cosmic ray group and was named in honour of late Nelson Mandela.

Crane Flower Plant – Mandela’s Gold

Mandela’s Gold is a rare yellow form of the well-known crane flower. The plant is a stemless evergreen clump-forming perennial.

The plant was aplty named, as Madiba was a rare human being and like an evergreen plant, his dream lives on through us.