12 December 2012 (12-12-12)
Today we did a guided walk of Route 67 in Port Elizabeth Central. It is so named to commemorate the 67 years that Nelson Mandela contributed to South African politics and the struggle to abolish apartheid.
The walk started off at the The old Hill Lighthouse (commissioned in 1861), also known as the Donkin Lighthouse on the Donkin Reserve. We followed the route along Western Road, across Govan Mbeki, past the city hall and Vuyisile Mini Square and the Main library, past the old Harbour Board building to the Campenile Tower and then back up the steps to the Donkin.
The tallest flagpole in Africa towers over the park, and at the top, the largest South African flag in the world.
When complete, Route 67 will comprise of 67 different pieces of art that represent each year of Madiba's contribution to public life and each piece will represent a specific period during these 67 years eg certain quotes, media articles and historic events that helped shape SA into what it has become today will be on
display.
Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse
Position:
Latitude : -33° 57' 43.92" S
Longitude : 25° 37' 13.94" E
Situated on the corner of Donkin & Belmont Terrace, Port Elizabeth (Central)
