The Freedom Park was declared a Cultural Institution in April 2009 and was tasked with governance, construction and maintenance of South Africa's icons of freedom, reconciliation and nation building. Its core function is to use South Africa's rich multi-cultural heritage to reconcile a divided nation and showcase the Country's indigenous knowledge system as an underpinning principle. It is also charged to create a narrative of South Africa's pre-colonial, colonial, apartheid history and heritage spanning centuries - to acknowledge those who contributed to freedom in the country. Its vision and mission incorporates an embrace of national unity and fellowship; provision of pioneering and empowering heritage destination aimed at mobilizing for reconciliation and nation building. The Park has been divided into five different areas or elements, namely //Hapo, Uitspanplek, Isivivane, S'khumbuto and Mveledzo. Each element is dedicated to different aspects and serves a specific purpose. //Hapo tells the story of Southern Africa, dating back 3.6 million years. Our rich and colourful history unfolds in seven epochs or eras, from creation to the issue of reconciliation and nation building that we face today. Uitspanplek is a peaceful place where families can spend the day together or where visitors to the Park can relax and reflect after the tour. Isivivane is a sacred space, the spiritual resting place for those who played a part in the freedom and liberation of South Africa. It is inclusive of all faiths and religions; it invites visitors to celebrate their shared spirituality and heritage. Isivivane is composed of eleven boulders/stones surrounding the circular shaped sacred site. The boulders represent the provinces, national government and the international community respectively. The boulders representing national government and the international community come from the site whilst the boulders representing the provinces come from each respective province. These boulders have been taken from sites of significance either symbolizing a historical event, natural occurrence or a social construction. S'khumbuto is the main memorial; it stands as a testimony to eight conflicts that have shaped the South Africa of today. These are Pre-Colonial wars, Genocide, Slavery, War of Resistance, the South African War, the First World War, the Second World War and the Struggle for Liberation. Lastly, Mveledzo is a spiral path that links all these elements into one inclusive whole.