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Host city of Port Elizabeth

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Named after one of the world's renowned statesman and South African icon, Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth is one of the most sought-after destinations in South Africa. The city, also known as "the Friendly City", is located in the Eastern Cape Province, which has been home to some of the country's most iconic figures including former presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko, Chris Hani, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo and other heroes of the struggle against apartheid.