Five-star hotel which once hosted Nelson Mandela goes on sale along with everything inside it

• Illyria House, a five-star boutique hotel once hosted by Nelson Mandela, will be sold along with its contents on October 31, 2026, with viewing taking place from October 30, 2026, from 09:00 to 15:30.
• The contents of Illyria House, including antiques, tapestries, and decorative pieces, will be sold separately through Old Johannesburg Warehouse Auctioneers, with starting bids ranging from R150 to R390,000.
• The sale of Illyria House and its contents is expected to attract international attention, with the auction catalogue featuring over 494 lots, including high-value antiques and smaller decorative objects.