Mandela Rhodes Building Explained

Mandela Rhodes Building
Location:	Cape Town, South Africa
Coordinates:	-33.9242°N 18.4193°W
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Architect:	Herbert Baker

The Mandela Rhodes Building is a Cape Dutch revival building situated in Cape Town, South Africa.

History

The building, built in 1903, was designed by famous architect Herbert Baker to house the newly founded De Beers mining corporation. At this time, it was known as the Rhodes House after Cecil John Rhodes.^{[1] [2]}

In 2003, it was gifted by Nicky Oppenheimer, De Beers chairperson, to the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, becoming the seat of its headquarters.^{[1] [2]}

Description

The building is located at the corner of St George's Mall and Wale Street in Cape Town's City Bowl.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mandela Rhodes Building in Cape Town . SA-Venues.com. 5 August 2022.
2. Web site: Mandela Rhodes Building. Grand old lady in the heart of Cape Town City . SouthAfrica.net. 5 August 2022.