These shots are taken at a memorial to Cecil John Rhodes. Rhodes was the British colonialist who made his wealth in the diamond rush - and founded the De Beers mining company - and went on to become Prime Minister of the Cape Colony. Rhodes Memorial is situated on the slopes of Devil's Peak - one of the two peaks that flank Table Mountain. The monument, built from granite, and modelled by Sir Herbert Baker on a Greek temple, was started in 1906 and completed and dedicated in 1912. The eight bronze lions were created by John Macallan Swan (the English painter and sculptor) and flank the 49 massive steps which lead up to the memorial The 49 steps represent each year of Rhodes' life.
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