Nobel Square pays tribute to South Africa`s four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: the late Nkosi Albert Luthuli, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, former State President FW de Klerk and former President Nelson Mandela. The larger-than-life bronze sculptures of the four Laureates were created by internationally acclaimed artist Claudette Schreuders.
Albert Luthuli won in 1960, Desmond Tutu in 1984, and Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk shared the prize in 1993.
A fifth sculpture in Nobel Square is “Peace and Democracy,” created by Noria Mabasa. It “acknowledges the contribution of women and children to the attainment of peace in South Africa.”
I asked Sali to drive slowly by Nobel Square on the way back to the hotel so I could grab a quick photo of the four Nobel Peace Prize winner statues. Instead, he drove into the square and parked so I could get out. “Take your time,” he said. I was delighted to find more than just the four statues and delighted with a surprise live performance of some fabulous music.
EDIT: October 9, 2026. They’re going to have to add another statue to Nobel Square! The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.