WATCH | R22 million KZN statues of Mandela and Tambo to be unveiled early 2026
Nhlanhla Mabaso
15 December 2025 | 14:33The eThekwini Metro municipality made the announcement last week that one of the statues belongs to former president Nelson Mandela and the other to former ANC leader and struggle stalwart Oliver Tambo.
Two covered statues in the beachfront and at the Moses Mabhida Stadium are of Former president Nelson Mandela and Former ANC leader and Struggle stalwart Oliver Tambo. Picture Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN
Have you ever wondered who those two statues, one situated at the beachfront and the other at Moses Mabhida Stadium represent? Some people have been making guesses, with some saying it’s Moses Mabhida himself.
The eThekwini Metro municipality made the announcement last week that one of the statues belongs to former president Nelson Mandela and the other to former ANC leader and struggle stalwart Oliver Tambo.
The municipality said they spent about R22 million on both statues and according to Municipal Manager Musa Mbele, this was the cheapest they could get.
Meanwhile, The eThekwini Metro said they are still waiting for a date from the president for the unveiling but have announced that it will take place early in 2026.
[WATCH] @eThekwiniM City Manager Musa Mbhele confirms that the two covered statues in the beachfront
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 10, 2025
and at the Moses Mabhida Stadium are of Former president Nelson Mandela and Former ANC leader and Struggle stalwart Oliver Tambo.
22 Million rand was used for both. @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/8PwUW4DWK3
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