Nelson Mandela Bridge

Opened in 2003 by Nelson Mandela, the Nelson Mandela Bridge stands as the largest cable-stayed bridge in southern Africa, a gleaming icon in Johannesburg’s revitalized city center. Spanning over 40 rail lines, the bridge connects the neighborhoods of Newtown and Braamfontein. Its sleek design and prominent presence symbolize the unity and progress for which Mandela was known. Visitors can walk or drive across, taking in the urban landscape and the bridge’s impressive architecture, which has become a landmark in the city.