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The brand new £1.2million Love Island villa in South Africa overlooks the prison where Nelson Mandela served a jail term, it's been reported.
While the singletons of the upcoming winter series will be hoping to find love in the swanky abode, the vibe may somewhat be killed thanks to the view of the jail, in which the former president served the last part of his 27 year sentence, reports
Mandela was held at Drakenstein Prison - formerly known as Victor Verster Prison - for the last 14 months of his sentence. He was jailed for opposing South Africa's apartheid system.
View: The brand new £1.2million Love Island villa in South Africa overlooks the prison where Nelson Mandela served a jail term, it's been reported
Drakenstein Prison is located on the outskirts of Cape Town and houses murderers including serials killers.
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Share22 sharesThe prison even housed notorious killers including triple axe-killer Henri van Breda, who was found guilty of murdering his parents and brother back in May 2018.
Meanwhile the prison was raided overnight during the Christmas period in a bid to combat rising levels of crime, with police going on to seize illegal goods including cell phones, cash, electrical wires and chargers.
Historic: Mandela was held at Drakenstein Prison KinoGo смотреть фильмы онлайн бесплатно в хорошем качестве - tv.kinoggo.biz formerly known as Victor Verster Prison - for the last 14 months of his sentence. He was jailed for opposing South Africa's apartheid system
Despite the unfortunate neighbours, the supersized luxury eco-retreat still boasts stunning mountain views and is nestled away in a 'protected area' in the heart of the Franschhoek wine valley in South Africa's 'millionaire row'.
MailOnline have contacted Love Island representatives for comment.
The 2023 Love Island winter series is set to kick off on Monday 16 January on ITV2.
Oh n o: While the singletons of the upcoming winter series will be hoping to find love in the swanky abode, the vibe may somewhat be killed thanks to the view of the jail, in which the former president served the last part of his 27 year sentence
Ahead of the series, new Love Island host Maya Jama is already offering some advice to the upcoming contestants as she urges them to 'take some time away' from social media when dealing with the newfound fame.
The presenter, 28, explained that they can 'utilise it for the best bits' to avoid negativity online, as she gave her own tips and tricks.