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During Robert Sobukwe's centenary commemoration, Lindiwe Sisulu expressed shock at the neglected state of the Pan-Africanist leader's grave, calling for a national policy requiring municipalities to properly maintain struggle heroes' resting places. 'Other countries treat their heroes' graves as if they are still alive,' she lamented, suggesting South Africa must do better to honour those who fought for freedom.
During Robert Sobukwe's centenary commemoration, Lindiwe Sisulu expressed shock at the neglected state of the Pan-Africanist leader's grave, calling for a national policy requiring municipalities to properly maintain struggle heroes' resting places. 'Other countries treat their heroes' graves as if they are still alive,' she lamented, suggesting South Africa must do better to honour those who fought for freedom.
A South African court's groundbreaking ruling bans commercial fishing for a decade to protect endangered African penguins, marking a significant victory in the fight against extinction.
Teresa, who was a constant source of inspiration to Mario, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 at the age of 49. This led her to work with the PinkDrive and commitment to raising funds for breast cancer awareness.
Thabo Mbeki's recent claims that Jacob Zuma may have been an apartheid spy have ignited fierce debate within the ANC, with supporters defending Zuma against accusations of jealousy and conspiracy.
The annual rankings celebrate the most sought-after travel spots based on global reviews. Here’s how Africa’s top destinations fared.
The yacht reportedly belongs to Fernando Acafrao, a businessman and reportedly, Mbalula's friend.
The ANC has accepted responsibility for arranging a private yacht to ferry Fikile Mbalula to Robben Island as part of the party's 113th anniversary celebrations.
Langa Dube, grandson of ANC founder Dr Langalibalele Dube, calls for unity among black political and social formations to advance the fight for land restitution in South Africa.
The cancellation was due to its main boat, Krotoa, being on a synchrolift (dry docking) as per the routine schedule.
June 16 was marked by an intergenerational dialogue titled ‘The South Africa We Want’, hosted by the Robben Island Museum, in partnership with the National Heritage Council and Bua House Academy.
Millions of viewers across the country watched a “seamless” hour-long Youth Day celebration live from Robben Island on June 16, 1999.
The government is not ruling out further legal action after yet another failed attempt to stop the selling of the global icon’s historical items in the US.
On February 11, 1990, South Africa's first democratically elected President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, was released from prison. Today marks the 34th anniversary of that epoch-making moment in history when the world joined millions of South Africans to welcome him back home.
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
Guernsey’s auction house in New York plans to auction about 70 of Mandela’s items on February 22.
Kim Prytz became the first person to swim from Lagoon Beach to Robben Island exclusively using breaststroke.
The knowledge hunt route will cover the maximum security prison, limestone quarry, leprosy graveyard and the Sobukwe Complex.
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
PAC military wing member Bellington Mampe died in the hospital wing of Worcester prison on September 1, 60 years ago, following his detention and interrogation for 140 days