Nelson Mandela Square

Not to be confused with Nelson Mandela Park.

Nelson Mandela Square
View of the square in 2015
The Square in 2015
Former name(s)Sandton Square
NamesakeNelson Mandela
LocationSandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Postal code2196
Other
Websitenelsonmandelasquare.co.za

Nelson Mandela Square is a shopping centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. It includes a large open area built to resemble a traditional European town square, and an office complex. The centre was formerly known as Sandton Square and was named for the former president of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela in March 2004. A six-metre high statue of Mandela was unveiled at the square’s renaming ceremony.[1][2] It is attached to the large Sandton City shopping centre, together forming one of the largest retail complexes on the continent with over 400 stores. The Michelangelo Towers complex adjoins Nelson Mandela Square.[3]

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  2. ^ Chandrea Gerber. "Joburg unveils Mandela statue". South Africa Info - Joburg unveils Mandela statue. South Africa Info. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Michelangelo Hotel : Nelson Mandela Square". nelsonmandelasquare.co.za.