Western Cape to explore honouring Navi Pillay with Nobel Square statue
Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: October 14, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
The Western Cape government is exploring the possibility of adding a statue of Navi Pillay at Nobel Square in Cape Town, alongside Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Albert Luthuli. The 85-year-old judge, the first woman from South Africa to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, was honored last week for promoting peace and international law. The addition of her statue would further commemorate her contributions to justice and peace in South Africa.
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