Robben Island
Robben Island
Robben Island
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Tributes paid as former North West premier Maape laid to rest
Former North West Premier and Robben Island prisoner Bushy Maape laid to rest in his birthplace in Vryburg in a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 1.
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Four entrepreneurs take on iconic Freedom Paddle with Helplink backing
Helplink backs four entrepreneurs in the Freedom Day paddle around Robben Island, linking business resilience with the 27km ocean challenge.
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Outcry about accommodation on Robben Island – not all against it
The proposed plan to develop about 100 former prison guard houses on Robben Island into overnight tourist accommodation has raised concerns on social media.
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Sport sustained hope for prisoners on Robben Island
Robben Island prisoners used sport as a tool for resistance, fostering community, governance, and hope amidst oppressive conditions.
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Christo Brand and Nelson Mandela friendship: Lessons of reconciliation and humanity
Christo Brand shared his friendship with Nelson Mandela at St Thomas Anglican church, highlighting empathy, respect, and the enduring lessons of reconciliation.
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Nine suspected poachers arrested in high-tech operation near Robben Island
Nine suspected poachers were arrested during a sophisticated multi-agency police operation near Robben Island.
