Nelson Mandela Square
A shopping square in affluent Sandton, home to a 6-metre bronze statue of Mandela, and surrounded by what is often called Africa’s richest square mile.
Nelson Mandela Square sits beside the Sandton City shopping centre. At its heart stands a 6-metre bronze statue of Mandela in a dancing pose, erected in 2004. It is the spot visitors photograph most often. Around the square are restaurant terraces, luxury brands and large shopping centres, and the area is known as “the richest square mile in Africa.” It is considered fairly safe, making it a good place for visitors staying in Sandton to dine and stroll in the evening. Entry is free. The malls are open roughly from 9:00 to 21:00, and Sandton station on the Gautrain is about a 5-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Open all day; mall about 09:00-21:00
Nearby sights
- Satyagraha House
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Liliesleaf Farm
- Constitution Hill
- Ponte City Apartments
- Braamfontein & Neighbourgoods Market
- Origins Centre
- Johannesburg Art Gallery