page_title: Rhodes Memorial
section_title: Vandalism
hierarchical_section_title: Rhodes Memorial / Vandalism
caption_attribution_description: English: Rhodes Memorial on Devil's Peak in Cape Town, South Africa, is a memorial to English-born South African politician Cecil John Rhodes (1853–1902) designed by Sir Herbert Baker. This media shows a South African Protected Site with SAHRA file reference NEW.
context_page_description: Rhodes Memorial on Devil's Peak in Cape Town, South Africa, is a memorial to English-born, South African politician Cecil John Rhodes. The memorial was designed by the renowned architect, Sir Herbert Baker.
context_section_description: In September 2015, the bronze bust of Rhodes at the memorial was vandalised. The nose was cut off and the memorial was daubed with graffiti accusing Rhodes of being a "Racist, thief, [and] murderer." It appeared that the vandals had attempted to cut off the whole head. The nose was later restored by a local artist and historian. In July 2020, the bust was decapitated and the head removed.
caption: The bronze bust of Cecil John Rhodes at Rhodes Memorial before it was vandalised.
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