WebDec 24, 2024 · South Africa has protested the planned auction of the prison cell key of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of the republic at the Cape of Good Hope. "This key belongs to the citizens of South Africa," South African Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa said in a statement published on Friday. WebDec 25, 2024 · The key to his former jail cell is one of three items put up for sale by Christo Brand, Mandela’s Robben Island jailer. A draft of South Africa’s constitution that …

The key to Nelson Mandela

WebJan 7, 2024 · The auction house, New York City-based Guernsey's, planned to hold an auction of items belonging to Mandela — including the key to his Robben Island prison … WebDec 24, 2024 · The key to his former jail cell is one of three items put up for sale by Christo Brand, Mandela’s Robben Island jailer. A draft of South Africa’s constitution that … marine geophysical survey

South African minister objects to sale of Mandela’s cell key

WebJan 7, 2024 · The key to the prison cell on Robben Island once occupied by Nelson Mandela is going to be returned to South Africa rather than be auctioned in the US, a minister says. The auction had been due to ... WebDec 25, 2024 · The key to the Robben Island prison cell, where Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years, will be the main item in the auction. "It is incomprehensible that Guernseys, who is clearly aware of the painful history of our country and the symbolism of the key, intends to auction the key without any consultation with the South African government, … WebDec 24, 2024 · A view of the cell where former South African president Nelson Mandela was locked up for 27 years by the former apartheid government on Robben Island, South Africa on Friday, July 17, 2009. marine georesources and geotechnology几区