Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2931CC678
Site Name
Liberation Tower Plaque, Walnut Road, Durban
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 09:32
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 09:32.
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Site Recording Admin Comments
The ICC is a modern construction of the former prison.Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: This Plaque commemorates the history of the liberation movement of south africa, in particular following events. These and many other men and women were imprisoned and detained here in the course of the struggle for human rights and the removal of discriminatory laws.Recorder Name: Stephanie Polley and Thabile Mtshezi
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Monument Type
Description
To commemorate the history of the liberation movement of south africa. In remembrance of the men and women who were imprisoned.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Concrete, bricks and metal plates.
Pedestal Material
Numerous white pebblesplaced on the ground of the wall.
Inscriptions
In front of plaque- Durban Central Prison Site. Towers and wall of the former central prison preserved for the people of Durban. This Plaque commemorates the history of the liberation movement of south africa, in particular following events. 1946- 1948 passive resistance campaign led by Dr GM (Monty) Naicker and Dr Yusuf M Dadoo. 1952 Defiance campaign led by the 1960 nobel peace prize winner chief Ablert John Luthuli. These and many other men and women were imprisoned and detained here in the course of the struggle for human rights and the removal of discriminatory laws. In back of the plaque- Liberation Tower. " South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in or diversity." Constitution of the republic of South Africa 1996. See liberation plaque on far side of tower.
Location
Location
Mapping
-29.855662, 31.02969
KwaZulu-Natal
- eThekwini
Directions to Site
From Kimberley Information center or Sol Plaatje Plaatje Municipality come straight down with the Road leading to Caltex garage/gas station the monument will be on the left.
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