The Presidential Home Of Former Head Of State Nelson Mandela Has Been Converted Into A Boutique Hotel
The Presidential Home Of Former Head Of State Nelson Mandela Has Been Converted Into A Boutique Hotel. The presidential home of former head of state Nelson Mandela has been converted into a boutique hotel called Sanctuary Mandela. Madiba lived there before and during his presidency. The Johannesburg property was Mandela’s first home in Houghton. The house has been refurbished and is expected to cater to world leaders and “people who aspire to the inspiration of this global icon”, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said in a statement.
According to SA Life, the hotel opens on 1 August and features nine rooms that accommodate up to 18 guests, retreat spaces for reflection and a personal connection to the Madiba’s private life. “The space will allow guests to immerse themselves in the legacy of Madiba and draw inspiration from Madiba’s soul, to commune together for the common good of resolving international matters and, lastly, to be inspired by this iconic global leader’s hospitable nature and spirit of service to the people,” foundation CEO Sello Hatang told SA Life.
Hatang believes that this is an important step in testing a model for the sustainability of heritage sites related to the life and work of Mandela. “Madiba dreamed of a just and peaceful world in which societies prosper. He lived to make a difference in the lives of everyone; his leadership was about service to the people. We hope to attract global leaders and other visitors to stay at Sanctuary Mandela to reflect and draw inspiration from the spirit of Madiba,” he added.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.
