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PICS: Jacob Zuma celebrates 83rd birthday amid political drama and fan frenzy
PICS: Jacob Zuma celebrates 83rd birthday amid political drama and fan frenzy! Former South African President Jacob Zuma has once…
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Rivonia trial commemorations spark conversation on some of SA’s democratic failures
The commemoration of the Rivonia Trial sparked conversation on some of the failures in South Africa’s democracy. Wednesday marks 60…
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Daughters slam auction of Nelson Mandela’s personal belongings
The daughters of the late former President Nelson Mandela have objected to having his personal belongings sold at an auction…
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2 Robben Island swim records for Cape Town adventure swimmer Kim Prytz
Imagine swimming nearly 20 kilometers through the chilly waters of Table Bay for nearly 15 hours. That’s exactly what Cape…
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City of Cape Town urging South Africans to vote for Mother City in World Travel Awards
The City of Cape Town urged South Africans to start casting their votes in the World Travel Awards: Africa Region…
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Lindiwe Sisulu insists ANC holds lekgotla on Robben Island to connect with SA’s history
Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu said that members of the governing party should hold a lekgotla on Robben Island. According to…
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Actress Buhle Samuels dishes out hot Bikini looks – Pictures
At this point, there is no debate that Cape Town, Western Cape is the best place to go and have…
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Court battle over Nelson Mandela marathon in KZN
The Nelson Mandela Marathon, held to trace Mandela’s last footsteps before he was arrested in 1962 and sent to Robben…
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Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island cell key scrapped, says Department
The Arts and Culture Department says plans to auction the key that locked former president Nelson Mandela behind bars on…
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Anger over Nelson Mandela’s prison cell key going on auction
The Ex-Political Prisoners’ Association (Eppa) has warned it would lodge a formal complaint against Nelson Mandela’s jailer, Christo Brand, after…
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Nathi Mthethwa slams UK plan to auction off key used to lock up Madiba on Robben Island
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has expressed his outrage at reports that a key which was used to…
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Ebrahim Ebrahim laid to rest
The late struggle icon Ebrahim Ebrahim is being laid to rest in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon. He passed away at…
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Tributes continue to pour in for Ebrahim Ebrahim
Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, a veteran of the fight against apartheid who spent years imprisoned on Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela,…
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Friendship with Nelson Mandela was a privilege: Mac Maharaj
In commemoration of Mandela Day, veteran politician and political analyst Mac Maharaj says one of the privileges in his life…
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8 suspected abalone poachers arrested near Robben Island
Eight suspected abalone poachers were arrested close to Robben Island on Wednesday morning by Border Police stationed at Cape Town…
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Swimmer completes 33km across False Bay breaking 2007 record
A Cape Town swimmer known for his extreme swimming has broken a record by completing the 33km across False Bay…
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Robben Island Museum cancels bursary programme due to COVID-19
The Robben Island Museum said it has canceled its annual bursary programme for 2021 due to financial strain caused by…
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Nurse takes up the fight to aid forgotten Robben Island freedom fighters
Alice Banze and Sandy Lewis’ efforts not only resulted in a support group but also a crowdfunding campaign to help…
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President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Moss Chikane
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Moss Chikane. “I would like to express my deepest condolences to the entire Chikane family,…
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Interesting facts to know about Sello Chicco Twala
Interesting facts to know about Sello Chicco Twala. The star is one of the living legends we have in Mzansi…
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Nelson Mandela’s 1974 prison letter up for auction
A tender unpublished letter from Nelson Mandela, written from his prison cell on Robben Island when he learned months late…
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Places to visit this #MandelaDay
This year marks the Nelson Mandela Centenary and what better way to celebrate the former president and Nobel Peace Prize…
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Interesting things to do in Robben Island
Robben Island is the most historic location in South Africa. Located in the middle of Table Bay in Cape Town,…
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