Rabbit hidden in Nelson Mandela statue sparks outrage in south africa.

The South African government has demand the engraved animal be taken removed from the nine-metre tall statue, which has been built in the former president's honour.
Hidden: The rabbit in Mandela's ear


Cheeky sculptors have been ordered to remove a bronze rabbit they hid in the ear of a nine metre tall statue to honour the late Nelson Mandela.
The South African government said it wanted to "restore dignity back to the statue" , which was unveiled after the former president's death last month.

The sculptors are said to have secretly placed the rabbit - their trademark signature - into the statue's right ear.

They also wanted it to denote the speed in which they carved the statue, as rabbit in the Afrikaans language is "haas", which also means haste.

9-metre bronze statue of Nelson Mandela is unveiled as part of the Day of Reconciliation Celebrations at the Union Buildings in Pretoria


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