A day after ex South African legend, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest, a 9-meter (30-foot) bronze statue of the freedon fighter with his arms outstretched to symbolize unity and reconciliation has been unveiled. The unveiling was done by the South Africa President, Jacob Zuma on Monday, 16th December, 2013. The 4.5 metric ton statue was erected on the lawn of South Africa's hilltop Union Buildings.