Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2528CC191
Site Name
Getemde Vryheid Statue, Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 20:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 20:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
On
Site Recording Admin Comments
Getemde Vryheid is the cornerstone of democracy. Potgietr chose the afrikaner bull to represent the people of South Africa. It is symbolic of the vitality of young nations on verge of adult who have to consider the need of the community.
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
The youth of South Africa is seen as a powerful child in the prime of this life.
Original Position
Parliament St Pretoria
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Builder
Designer
Construction Date Comment
1961
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Stones
Person/Institution Commemorated
Event Commemorated
Commemorate the youth.
Unveiled Comment
Unknown
Inscriptions
Refer to the images.
Location
Location
Mapping
-25.775387, 28.174594
Gauteng
- City of Tshwane
Directions to Site
Front opposite of local magistrate.
Access details
It's safe and secured with security guard and its next to the office.
Media
Media
Images uploaded directly to Site
Images uploaded to linked Site Recordings
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