Today is a public holiday in South Africa. It is called the 'Day of Reconciliation'. Originally known as the 'Day of the Vow' when the previous government was in power. Now it is used to commemorate our emergence from our painful past and celebrate our democracy.This picture of the Cenotaph inside of the Voortrekker monument has some special significance. There is a small portal in the roof of the building that permits the sun to shine on the Cenotaph at precisely 12:00 noon on the 16th December every year. Some of the old Boer Republic flags can be seen in the background.
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