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Chief Tshwane statue to be unveiled
A statue of Chief Tshwane is is to be placed at the entrance of Tshwane City Hall in Paul Kruger Street. It was done by sculptor Angus Taylor, who also created the Solomon Mahlangu statue in Mamelodi. Taylor was able to make contact with some of the Tshwane descendants. Chief Tshwane lived in the 1600s and his sculpture was based on photos of his descendants and drawings done by missionaries. The statue stands 6,2m tall including its base and cost close to R900 000.