The busload of tourists on Robben Island grew quiet as Yasien Mohamed, our 63-year-old guide, gestured to a bleak limestone quarry on the side of the road. It was here, he said, that Nelson ...

When speaking about Robben Island, the name is often synonymous with Nelson Mandela and the struggle against the apartheid regime. However, on 31st March 2025, the Robben Island Museum hosted a ...

But for a few lucky couples, it once held an extraordinary significance—especially for those who were blessed enough to say their vows at the historic Robben Island Chapel. The tradition began ...

A reflection on how Robert Sobukwe’s role during the South African anti-apartheid movement led to him becoming prisoner No. 1 ...

and the events and the atmosphere in the days and hours leading up to Mandela's historic 1990 release. Fikile Bam's Interview He was on Robben Island with Mandela for ten years and shares stories ...

Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings, particularly those of the late ...

On 8 May 2025, the Unboxing Mayibuye project concluded at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, marking a significant collaboration ...

Members of the portfolio committee on Sports, Arts & Culture say it is essential for staff at the Robben Island Museum to understand the correct history of the Island and South Africa. Arts and ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The ferry ride to Robben Island can be quite choppy. If you tend to get queasy, visit the museum at the Cape Town ferry dock and also consider the free Apartheid to Freedom ...