"People always ask about Oscar," says Jaco, a local friend who is showing me around Pretoria, one of three cities that South Africa calls a capital. Gold -- the real rather than the metaphorical stuff -- is the blessing and the bane of South Africa. All disparate cultures of modern South Africa are merged in the Freedom Park and museum, one of Mandela's final wishes. Set opposite the Voortrekker Monument and connected to it via Reconciliation Road, the Freedom Park commemorates all who have died for South Africa, old and new. Union Buildings, Government Ave, Pretoria South Africa;President Paul Kruger House, Church Street, Pretoria 0081 South Africa;Passion for wineMarket @ The Sheds is a monthly event with music, street food, art installations and design products.

Source: CNN September 13, 2016 01:30 UTC