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BiographyRobert Carl-Heinz Shell
… was widely published, including two further books: The Island of Research: A Practical Guide and E-toolkit for the …
Introduction by Oliver Tambo to a message from Nelson Mandela, smuggled out of prison, 10 June 1980
… 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…
Introduction to a Message from Nelson Mandela by O. R. Tambo, Smuggled Out Of Prison, 10 June 1980
… 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…
EventSA artist, Lionel Davis, is born
… 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…
EventHelen Suzman is born
… of Parliament she was able to visit prisons, among them Robben Island , where she inspected the living conditions of … visited former President Nelson…
A tribute to Indres Naidoo by Glen Moss
… African National Congress, South African Communist Party. Robben Island prisoner, 1963-1973. Member of Parliament, 1994-1999. … Author: Island In Chains By…
ArticleNew identities and the construction of heritage
… 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…
ArticleTransvaal Indian Youth Congress (TIYC)
… 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…
PlaceOns Huisie, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
… 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…
ArticleNelson Mandela: Father of the Nation
… spent 27 years in jail, and most of that time was spent on Robben Island. During this time he had become an international …
ArticleThe Transkei
… surrendered at Kokstad and was subsequently transported to Robben Island. From these early days successive governments have …
ArticlePan Africanist Congress timeline 1959-2011
… and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment which he serves on Robben Island. May, The Sobukhwe Clause is passed in parliament … He is sentenced to 20 years…
ArchiveFree Mandela!: free our leaders!
… Grey, white and red poster. Image of Cape Town and Robben Island in background with title in red letters. MEDU poster. …
ArchiveFreedom for Ja Toivo and all Namibian political prisoners
… Ja Toivo, founder member of SWAPO. Serving 20 years on Robben Island. …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1960-1969
… found not guilty, after a four year long trial. 1 April, Robben Island is turned into a prison for those convicted of … , Laloo Chiba, Raymond Nyanda and…
ArticleRivonia Trial 1963 - 1964
… case. Eight of the accused were incarcerated on Robben Island Prison, with the exception of Goldberg, who was sent … seized. All except Goldberg, the one…
ArchiveThe man SA fears
… African Parliament has approved the continued detention on Robben Island maximiim security prison of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe. …
ArchiveUnited Democratic Front demands unshackle Mbeki
… at the age of 77 Mbeki walked free after 23 years on Robben Island. …
ArchiveFree all political prisoners in South African
… Photograph of Phumlani Nqcunqwane on his release from Robben Island prison in March 1991. Recruitment poster for …
ArchiveGovan Mbeki
… of Govan Mbeki, ANC leader released after 23 years on Robben Island, in centre with black and green border. Speaking soon …
ArchiveLiberez Nelson Mandela et tous les prisonnieres politiques
… black and red poster. Photograph of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island, and photograph of children protesting. ANC in France …
ArticleQuotations by Oliver Tambo
… it clear that our national leaders (mine included) are on Robben Island, serving life imprisonment" "The apartheid enemy tries …
ArticleSouth West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO): An Organisational Timeline
… 1967 Terrorism Act for and sentenced to varying terms on Robben Island. Internal leadership fragments and for a period of …
ArticleSouth African Defence Force (SADF)
… of soldiers were also stationed at Saldanha Bay, on Robben Island, at False Bay and as far as Mossel Bay for the …
PlaceStikland Cemetery
… its 15 years declaration as a world heritage site, the Robben Island Museum(RIM) embarked on a research project to commemorate those who died during…
EventDr Stanley Mogoba is born in Polokwane
… was born in Polokwane on this day. He was detained on Robben Island during the 1980s and was appointed as the presiding …
EventClarence Makwetu Expelled from PAC
… committee announces that former party President and Robben Island detainee Clarence Makwetu has been expelled party for …
BiographySumboornam Pillay
… Durban – the University College for Indians at Salisbury Island (later the University of Durban-Westville (UDW), now …
EventDefence minister Mosioua Lekota born
… movements in the early 1970s. He served six years on Robben Island after being found guilty of sabotage under the …
ArchiveStatement issued by The Black Peoples Convention 11th July 1973
… activist Professor Dennis Brutus as a "graduate of Robben Island". The article makes reference to Chief Buthelezi as a …