PHOTOS: Checkout the Giant Statue Unveiled In Honour Of Nelson Mandela

Mandela's Statue (PHOTO: Thomas Mukoya/REUTERS)

The statue was unveiled today by the South African Government to mark the end of the burial rites for the late African and world icon who passed away at 95 on December 5th.

Mandela's Statue (PHOTO CREDIT:BBC/ Video Snapshot)

The statue is valued at 8 million South African Rands (approx. 776133.88 US Dollars) and is 9-metres tall.