South Africa now has 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO has recently expanded its World Heritage List to include three new South African sites, bringing the country’s total to 12. This update was announced on 26 July 2024 during the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
The newly inscribed sites are "The Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites" and "The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa."
The Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites highlights 14 locations that are significant to South Africa’s 20th-century political history. Key sites include: The Union Buildings, Constitution Hill, Liliesleaf, Sharpeville (with three components), Walter Sisulu Square, 16 June 1976: The Streets of Orlando West, University of Fort Hare and ZK Mathews House (with two components), Mqhekezweni, Waaihoek and Ohlange.
The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa consists of three archaeological sites: Diepkloof Rock Shelter near Elands Bay, Pinnacle Point Site Complex in Mossel Bay, and Sibhudu Cave in KwaDukuza. These sites offer valuable insights into early human behaviour and survival strategies.
Source: Travel News