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… they incurred the wrath of their insatiable masters. As island-prison you were too small to hold Autshumato … soul― Deela Khan Extract from: Engaging the Shades of Robben Island,  (Realities, 2002. pp.22-23) …

… pilot and asked me where I was from. "I work on an island on the other side of the world" , I replied, being … I had looked down across the city and the ocean to  Robben Island , where the people whom I admired most were … and anger. In July 2003 I at long last stood on Robben Island and looked back across the sea towards Cape …

… Kathrada, Mhlaba and Mlangeni were suddenly moved from Robben Island to Pollsmoor Maximum Security prison. Here the … open space and interaction with other prisoners as on Robben Island, but were allowed some newspapers and visits …

… During the same period the area around Table Bay and Robben Island were increasingly used by the Dutch and British. For instance in 1611, Dutch sailors were shipwrecked on Robben Island. In 1615 ten British prisoners were also dumped …

… joins the ANCYL at Fort Hare.   House number T159 on Robben Island where Robert Sobukwe was detained isolated from other … invoked until 1968. Sobukwe is subsequently banished to Robben Island where he stayed under 24-hour guard in solitary …

… acts of sabotage. 13 June, At the age of 34, he arrives on Robben Island where he spends the next 18 years with his colleagues … History and African Politics. 1966 August, Kathrada leaves Robben Island for a month.  He is moved to Pretoria with …

… control and their chiefs were imprisoned or exiled to Robben Island . The island and the incarceration of the Xhosa chiefs such as …

… from Europe. Van Riebeeck’s men kept sheep and rabbits on Robben Island. They hunted seals, penguins and wild animals. Robben Island in Cape Town Image source Robben Island lies 12 …

… where they are built or what they are used for. Therefore, Robben Island, the Cradle of Humankind at the caves of Sterkfontein, …

… of Sheikh Yusuf at Faure (Macassar). The old tomb on Robben Island completes the circle. Etiquette on visiting a Kramat: … OF SAYED ABDURAHMAN MOTURA- CO-ORDINATES:-33.798,18.371 Robben Island first gained notoriety as a prison for eastern …

… and other issues, written by political prisoners in Robben Island Prison, to the Commanding Officer of Robben Island Prison. Included is a covering letter from …

… Claas Blanc and Rijkaert Jacobsz were two prisoners on Robben Island who had been accused of ‘mutually perpetrated sodomy’ … eighteen. Due to insufficient evidence he was banished to Robben Island for twenty-five years. In 1715, Blanc, a …

… 12 June 1964, Mandela was sentenced to life in prison on Robben Island. From Robben Island he was transferred to Pollsmoor prison and then …

… thirteen. He was arrested and served life imprisonment on Robben Island for his involvement in MK. Mkwayi had to fight Robben Island prison authorities for twenty years for the …

… President Nelson Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor from Robben Island before being sent to Victor Verster Prison prior to … activists, were also incarcerated at Pollsmoor and Robben Island. Allan Boesak also served his prison term here …

… traders tend to bypass the Cape itself, relying on Robben Island for fresh meat and water. 1554 24 April, The …

… call to unity and mass action, by political prisoners on Robben Island to all patriots of our motherland. Nelson Mandela and … aftermath of the Soweto uprisings. It was smuggled out of Robben Island under very difficult conditions, and has taken …

… Town on 21 June 1936. Davis became a political prisoner on Robben Island between 1964 and 1971, where he completed his Senior Certificate. After his release from Robben Island he was restricted under a banning order and …

… call to unity and mass action, by political prisoners on Robben Island to all patriots of our motherland. Nelson Mandela and … aftermath of the Soweto uprisings. It was smuggled out of Robben Island under very difficult conditions, and has taken …

… of Parliament she was able to visit prisons, among them Robben Island , where she inspected the living conditions of … visited former President Nelson Mandela several times at Robben Island. When Nelson Mandela signed the new …

… African National Congress, South African Communist Party. Robben Island prisoner, 1963-1973. Member of Parliament, 1994-1999. … Author: Island In Chains By Prisoner 885/63. Ten Years on Robben Island Although banned and house arrested after his …

… including the Battle of Blaauwberg in 1806 overlooking Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 28 years. Ons … and picture perfect views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island. It is recognised as one of the tourist …

… human understanding among nations and peoples... more Robben Island Museum (RIM) near Cape Town: This museum aims to develop the island as a national and international heritage and …

… Twenty one years ago Robben Island was proclaimed a maximum security prison for political … Parole as Island turns 21 …

… age of 34, Kathrada was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island where he spent the next 18 years with his colleagues … Indres Naidoo who was also arrested in 1963 and sent to Robben Island. Moosa Moolla who joined MK in 1964 was sent …

… surrendered at Kokstad and was subsequently transported to Robben Island. From these early days successive governments have …

… spent 27 years in jail, and most of that time was spent on Robben Island. During this time he had become an international …

… Grey, white and red poster. Image of Cape Town and Robben Island in background with title in red letters. MEDU poster. …

… Ja Toivo, founder member of SWAPO. Serving 20 years on Robben Island. …

… African Parliament has approved the continued detention on Robben Island maximiim security prison of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe. …