A place synonymous with leaders and for the struggle of freedom in South Africa
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![]() This is the zero point between ebb and high tide of the 9.2-inch guns of WWII. |
To go to this Island is still an experience of immense power. It is a cold, damp, and lonely
island. No source of fresh water and barely any trees or plants. Very little
communication could be achieved between the outside world
and the inhabitants of Robben Island. The waters surrounding were famous for its stormy and icy conditions where many Great White sharks swam.
The stormy weather conditions characteristic to the southern tip of Africa became known as the Cape Of Storms.
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Few places in the world symbolise the struggle for freedom against oppression of basic human rights,
as Robben Island does. Many of the leading members of South African
political parties and business sector were incarcerated there from 1964 to 1991.
Including Mr Nelson Mandela.
Many African chiefs and political leaders who were brave enough to stand against this oppression, found themselves spending time within the confines of Robben Island. As one could imagine, tales of heroism and strength of will, became a great source of knowledge and inspiration, to generations that fought for peace. A place where great men met. |