The SunStar: SA Beacon Of Hope For The Future

From the rolling hills of the Western Cape to the picturesque views of the North West, The SunStar can now be found at its permanent home at Sun City in the North West. More than twenty years into a new democracy and since the passing of Nelson Mandela, Sun International would like to encourage all South Africans to express their hope for the country’s future. The SunStar, proudly serves as a reminder of South Africa’s greatest story and a shining symbol of hope for the country’s future.

The SunStar structure is in the form of an eight-point star, with the wiring from the Robben Island fence filling the internal areas of the sphere. This historic material has been given an artistic casing and will be surrounded by a metal frame depicting the sun’s rays, coming together to form an eight-pointed star. The sphere will be lit at night using solar-powered LED lighting, repurposed from other art installations.

The project involves the construction of a star-shape out of aluminium trusses that have been founded using a ground anchorage system, rather than conventional concrete foundation bases, as conventional concrete foundations would have a negative environment impact on the site.

The SunStar project is closely aligned with Sun International’s commitment to community, environment and sustainability.

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