Cape Town City Hall in 1800s before the Anglo Boer War.

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It was the first place where Nelson Mandela addressed South Africans following his release from prison in 11 February 1990 and also following his election as president on 9 May 1994.

Cape Town City Hall in 2010.

The tower of the City Hall has a Turret Clock which strikes the hours and chimes the Westminster quarters. The faces of the clock are made from 4 skeleton iron dials filled with opal. The clock has a 24 hour wheel and lever. The bells were cast by Messrs John Taylor and Co of Loughborough and the clock was supplied by JB Joyce & Co of Whitchurch.

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