THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 12:45 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 12:45 |
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Slaves between a rock and hard placeIn 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 IslandRobben 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 walkoutsManagement style said to be at the core of museum’s troubles, reports Glynnis Underhill. Robben Island Museum council resignsThe Robben Island Museum council has resigned, the Arts and Culture Ministry announced on Tuesday. Robben Island ferry seized over non-paymentRobben 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 IslandA 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 follyThe 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 robbedMismanagement, 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 managementThe Robben Island Museum's CEO and two other senior officials have been suspended, the museum's council said on Friday. |
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