Mandela�s legacy lives on

Messages outside Mandela's Houghton House
Messages outside Mandela's Houghton House

Even in death, former South African president Nelson Mandela’s legacy lives on. Not only was he celebrated in life but continues to have his legacy kept alive.

When tourists visit Johannesburg, a trip to Mandela’s Houghton home is among the ‘top places’ to on the tour as recommended by Gauteng Tourism.

Tourists worldwide frequently visit the Houghton residence and take pictures while there.  Just in the front of the house there are messages written on pebble stones of all colours from white, red, blue, yellow and pink bidding Mandela farewell.

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