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Nelson Mandela and Freedom Day

25/4/2021

On Tuesday, 27th April, South Africa will celebrate Freedom Day, commemorating the first time every South African citizen was given a vote. These first democratic elections were held 27 years ago on 27th April 1994. A staggering 19.7m of the 22.7m eligible voters showed up at the polls to make their votes count in South Africa’s first non-racial election. The presidential candidate for that first election was the iconic Nelson Mandela, who is widely credited for brokering the peaceful transition of power in the country.

Here he is in all his glory! You can read more about the great man here.

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Donkey Cart in District Six

18/4/2021

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District Six is one of Cape Town’s most politically and historically important suburbs. Originally a vibrant mixed race community, in 1970 it was deemed a “white area” by the apartheid regime, and the residents were forcibly removed, mostly to the distant Cape Flats.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, protests halted almost all development in the area, leaving the open fields which are still there today. Some apartments have been built, which now house some of the former residents. There is also the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, as well as a few churches and mosques which were spared during the demolition.
Today the area is starting to regain its vibrancy as a design and art hub. You’ll find a high concentration of street art between design shops, eateries, alternative nightlife spots, and bars.

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Eaton Place, District Six

11/4/2021

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District Six was named the sixth district of Cape Town in 1867. Originally established as a community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, labourers and immigrants, the area had close links both to the city and the port.
It grew to become a lively, but impoverished community of 55 000 mostly coloured people. At one time known as the soul of Cape Town, this inner-city area had a rich cultural life in its narrow alleys and crowded tenements.
Much of the area was demolished during the 1960s and 70s, although now there are plans to redevelop the area.

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Visit my online gallery for more images of iconic buildings and places in and around Cape Town, botanical works and images of African animals and birds in both monochrome and colour.

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Nelson Mandela and Freedom Day

Donkey Cart in District Six

Eaton Place, District Six

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