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Articles about Robben Island

Slaves between a rock and hard place

In a quiet moment it's not hard to imagine the despair of slaves who once laboured at Robben Island.

Valentine's couples get hitched at Robben Island

Robben Island held its tenth annual Valentine's Day wedding ceremony on Sunday in which 25 couples tied the knot.

Clean kills in rabbit cull on Robben Island

"It's a clean, fast kill," says marksman Abelines Schoeman, as his spotlight searches for the telltale red glint that betrays a rabbit's eye.

More Robben Island walkouts

Management style said to be at the core of museum’s troubles, reports Glynnis Underhill.

Robben Island Museum council resigns

The Robben Island Museum council has resigned, the Arts and Culture Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Robben Island ferry seized over non-payment

Robben Island's new R26-million ferry has been attached over money owed to boat builder Farocean on the purchase price, the island's museum said.

Ship loses log cargo near Robben Island

A ship carrying about 300 logs lost its cargo while passing Robben Island, the South African Maritime Safety Authority said on Tuesday.

Komphela cashes in on ferry folly

The vessel, named the Adriatic Princess, was bought second-hand for R26-million by a Bloemfontein firm in which Komphela holds an interest.

How Robben Island was robbed

Mismanagement, incompetence, fraud and theft are bleeding Robben Island dry, according to a audit of the world heritage site completed this year.

Axe falls on Robben Island Museum's management

The Robben Island Museum's CEO and two other senior officials have been suspended, the museum's council said on Friday.

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Photos about Robben Island

His story
US first lady Michelle Obama listens to Ahmed Kathrada, former political prisoner on Robben Island and anti-apartheid fi...
New home
Some of a group of 52 fallow deer, captured on Robben Island, wait to begin a long road journey to their new home -- the...
The air up there
A rider is seen during pre-race build-up events held in and around Cape Town and Robben Island on March 19 and 20 prior ...
More than a game
Former prisoner on Robben Island Tony Suze gives a press conference on Friday in Durban about the film More Than Just...
Blacks Behind Bars
The ‘Action Drama Group’ explore the controversial Rivonia trial where freedom fighters were sent to Robben Island in th...


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