The Vuyisile Mini Square - formerly known as Market Square - is to be found in front of the City Hall in Central, Port Elizabeth. The Square is one of the most noteworthy landmarks of Port Elizabeth. The ships landing beach was nearby in the early days and the handling of most of the goods in and out of the city was done through the Square, turning the square into a busy trading ground for local farmers. The naming of Market Square is a bit of a misnomer as history tells us that the … [Read more...] about Vuyisile Mini (Market) Square, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
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PE City Hall on Vuyisile Mini Square [Video]
The Port Elizabeth City Hall, which is located overlooking Vuyisile Mini Square (Market Square), was built between 1858 and 1862. The attractive clock tower was only added in 1883. The City Hall until the advent of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality served as a Council Chamber. Now the hall is utilised as a concert hall, a lecture hall and offices for city council employees and the Mayor. The City Hall was proclaimed a national monument in 1973. It burnt down in 1977 and was … [Read more...] about PE City Hall on Vuyisile Mini Square [Video]
Vuyisile Mini statue approved by Council
Executive Mayor Benson Fihla, affectionately known as Oom Ben, remembers how difficult it was to find words for Vuyisile Mini after he was condemned to death in 1964, especially since their holding cells were opposite each other. The approval of a Council design on Friday (3 October) to redevelop Vuyisile Mini Square and erect a statue of the brave unionist is now Oom Ben's chance to finally say farewell to his comrade. Mini was condemned to hang and Oom Ben, after narrowly missing the … [Read more...] about Vuyisile Mini statue approved by Council
