Repairs
In 2007, the Soweto Heritage Trust determined that the Mandela House was in serious need of attention. Among the concerns were the physical condition of the house and its contents, the lack of any visitor facilities, the lack of training of the guides and the lack of a consistent message. There were also no formally researched exhibition content and displays.
Accordingly, in June 2008 the Trust's deed was amended to focus more exclusively on the Mandela House. A new visitor centre was commissioned, restoration work was authorised, a highly-qualified curator was appointed, and re-training of staff was scheduled. The building was closed to the public in April 2008 and construction work commenced on 18 July 2008.
It was re-opened to the public on 19 March 2009.
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