By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran & Salma Patel - Durban's Mitchell Park Zoo hosted a special ceremony yesterday, to unveil a new elephant statue honoring the legendary Nellie - the park's most iconic historic resident - and trustee Dhunniram Moolchun. Donated by the Moolchun family of Overport, the statue celebrates a lifetime of heritage for the 99-year-old, who fondly remembers his first ride on the actual elephant Nellie over nine decades ago. We are joined by Durban veterinarian and trustee Dr. Sanil Singh, who elaborates further on Nellie's enduring legacy and why this new landmark is so significant... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran &amp; Salma Patel - Durban's Mitchell Park Zoo hosted a special ceremony yesterday, to unveil a new elephant statue honoring the legendary Nellie - the park's most iconic historic resident - and trustee Dhunniram Moolchun. Donated by the Moolchun family of Overport, the statue celebrates a lifetime of heritage for the 99-year-old, who fondly remembers his first ride on the actual elephant Nellie over nine decades ago. We are joined by Durban veterinarian and trustee Dr. Sanil Singh, who elaborates further on Nellie's enduring legacy and why this new landmark is so significant...&nbsp;</p>

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