Some tour operators have now opted to organise private guides or to phone ahead to reserve guides, at extra cost, for the Robben Island Museum’s tour. “It’s luck of the draw,” said Lionel ...

Ettinger said the Robben Island key, an exercise bike Mandela used ... Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and a charcoal drawing of a broken chain signed by Mandela.

Ten of these original drawings were then reproduced as editions of lithographs - "My Robben Island" in 2002 and "Reflections of Robben Island" in 2003. The auctioneer said the drawing of his cell ...

This place became a place where unity was forged. As we work to rebuild the ANC, we are also drawing lessons from Robben Island, drawing on a wealth of experience that stretches 113 years of ...

Robben island is much associated with Nelson Mandela ... At this point Mabaso's voice quavers and falters, drawing tears from some of us in the crowd. Narrating how he returned to his prison ...

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 ...