Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2624DC17
Site Name
Grave of Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Huhudi, Vryburg
Site Category
Burial Grounds & Graves
Record Administration
Author
sahrisprojectmanager
Post date
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 10:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 10:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
DC39/NAMM/0004
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
The head statue of Dr Rruth Segomotsi Mompati has been Removed from a public place to a safe and secure place at the vryburg MuseumPurpose:Date Unveiled: 16 september 2017Designer: Family of Dr Ruth Segomotsi MompatiBuilder: Tshwane Tombstones VryburgPerson/Institution Commemorated: Dr Ruth Segomotsi MompatiRecorder Name: Tshireletso Kekana
Palesa Leeuw
Ketshepile Gakeitumele
Classifications
Monument Type
Statue
War Memorial
Description

The purpose of Mama Ruth Bust was to play tribute to a lfallen world Icon.To commemorate her life as a living human heritage.

Original Position
The bust of Mama Ruth is at its original place and has not been removed.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
2017
Construction Materials
Sandblasting,Liquid glue,Rubber stencil,Carbo-backed layout,concrete & stones
Pedestal Material
Stone
Event Commemorated
Heritage day & the life of Mama Ruth
Unveiled Comment
Premier of then Supra Mahumapelo,Mama Ruth and her family.Minister of defence then,Mr kenny maphatswe.
Inscriptions
Commemorates a world Icon who was part of the ANC leadership that diligently planned the 1955 congress of the people,which adopted the freedom charter.
Location
Location
Mapping
-26.976417, 24.747557
North West
  • Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
  • Naledi
Directions to Site
From Ventersdorp Police Station
23 Gey Street, Ventersdorp, 2710.Head northeast on Gey Street toward Voortrekker Street.Turn left onto Voortrekker Street.by the the corner you reached your destination
Access details
Local Municipality and access was free
Media
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