Robben Island: The Untold Stories of Struggle and Triumph in Cape Town South Africa!

Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Robben Island, a historic landmark situated in Cape Town, South Africa. Join us on a remarkable journey as we unveil the untold stories of struggle and triumph that have shaped the city's history. Robben Island stands as a symbol of resilience and the pursuit of justice, famously housing Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment. Discover the captivating heritage, the remarkable people, and the indomitable spirit that make Robben Island an essential part of Cape Town's identity. Subscribe now and join us in exploring this living testament to human perseverance!
The history of South Africa, see where the 1st black president, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
📍V&A Waterfront
Great for shopping, luxury shopping and normal shopping, souvenirs and made in South Africa items. Also great for enjoying a drink at the Harbour, eating (wide range of restaurants including fine dinning), as well as going for a boat cruise
Love that there are always cultural festivities at V&A
📍Harbour House
Going downstairs as they have a wider menu
What you can expect to pay for a meal?
Kingklip R295/ €15.5
Still water R44/ €2.3
Bulgenverwachting Blanc wine R200/ €10.53
Table Mountain
Back home to President Hotel.
Got to do my nails at
📍Five on Main at President Hotel
Hands: R380 / €20
Enroute to Robben Island
📍The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island
Tour: R400 / €21 for South Africans
(R600 / €31.6 for non- South Africans)
Robben Island is most famous as the place where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail. The island has since become a symbol of the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression.
📍Robben Island Prison
Mandela spent 27 years in prison, 18 yrs in Robben Island.
They had to sleep against the wall so guards can see when passing
The 4th window was Nelson Mandela's cell
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election
Nelson Mandela's cell
Name is from the Dutch word for seals (robben), hence the Dutch/Afrikaans name Robbeneiland, which translates to Seal(s) Island
"People with Leprosy disease were sent here"
"On their arrival they came as husband & wife and were separated, as they were not allowed to reproduce"
"As they were not allowed to reproduce, fearing that the desease will be passed on to the young ones"
"Yet there were 41 healthy babies that were born"
"The laws were made to control the influx of black people"
"dompas was designed for black people to carry 24/7"
Dompas literally meaning the "stupid pass"
"They restricted them in certain areas, at certain times. If you were caught without a dompass- you'd get 6 months imprisonment or fine of R60"
R60 / €3.2
"During those days R60 would be a 4 months salary for a black person"
"Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe"
"Shot and kill anyone who tried to run away"
"Used as a place to get shade, eat their lunch & also used as a place to relieve themselves"
"About 70% of them came here ad qualified nurses, medical doctors, teachers & professors"
"30% were illiterate"
"The educated would prepare a lesson for the next day"
"They would go inside the cave and secretly teach each other how to read & write using their fingers & the sand"
"Most of them left the island able to qualify for a university degree"
"Even the constitution that governs South Africa today, was discussed inside that small cave"
"The only building existing of people with Leprosy, wasn't destroyed because this piece of land doesn't belong to the state, it belongs to the Anglican church"
Used as a wedding venue
Apparently some ex- prisoners still live here, they struggled to adjust to the real world 8
"The school was closed down due to low number of enrollment"
"Children who live on the island commute by boat every morning to attend to mainland schools"
So insightful. A well organized and planned out tour, very informative. Something to experience
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