What is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and where is it located?

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What is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and where is it located?

The Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument is a memorial site located in Howick, South Africa. It commemorates the arrest of Nelson Mandela on August 5, 1962, which marked a significant turning point in the struggle against apartheid. The monument consists of a sculpture of Mandela's face made out of steel bars, symbolizing his imprisonment and the resilience of the South African people.