Tag: Robben Island

SEE: Why CPT’s iconic attraction is temporarily closing

One of Cape Town’s – and South Africa’s – most iconic and historically significant attractions will temporarily close its doors to the public from 16 June to 1 September in preparation for an anticipated visit by G20 dignitaries later this year. Robben Island Museum (RIM), our beloved UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Site of […]

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3 Cultural museums to visit in Cape Town this heritage month

Famously known by many as the rainbow nation, South Africa prides itself on being a culturally rich country that is home to people from all walks of life. It is here that black, white, coloured and Indian share a common love for the journey travelled in the past that contributed to the milestones we have […]

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Internet reacts to Jacob Zuma wanting to banish pregnant teens to Robben Island

Former South African president, Jacob Zuma, revealed several eyebrow-raising proposals he wishes to pass should he become president again. One of those proposals, which received a huge response from the internet, was exiling pregnant teenagers to Robben Island. No longer a part of the African National Congress (ANC), the controversial politician is now the uMkhonto […]

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