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

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

The Nelson Mandela Capture Site Sculpture Garden is a memorial site located in Howick, South Africa. It commemorates the capture of Nelson Mandela on August 5, 1962, which ultimately led to his imprisonment for 27 years. The sculpture garden features a large steel sculpture of Mandela's face, created by artist Marco Cianfanelli, and is surrounded by 50 steel columns that represent the years of his incarceration.