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2007-03-30 12:13

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It's been called the Island of the damned. It's South Africa's own Alcatraz.

Its cells speak of desperate isolation and the most torturous barbarities of Apartheid. Its survivors are a testament to the strength of the human spirit under adversity.

Watch as we take you beyond the tour and reveal the real Robben Island.

To download the video, rightclick and select "Save Target As".

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Special thanks to all those at Robben Island Museum for their help and co-operation in making this video possible.

For more information on Robben Island, visit www.robben-island.org.za.

Send your thoughts to Robben Island.

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Vernon 3/21/2007 10:24:49 AM
Great

Omar 3/21/2007 11:59:42 AM
Let us not forget the great sacrifices made by our leaders (including Sobukwe) that were sent as prisoners and from where one of the prisoners became our first democratic president.

MAUREEN 3/21/2007 5:08:19 PM
My visit to robben Island as a white complacent South African changed my life and set me on my Christian Journey. Being focussed on the good and not on self - which Mandela and Subukwe brought to my attention is an eye-opener- pity we don't all practice the philosophy

Joyce Stallworth 3/21/2007 11:45:09 PM
I was Blessed to visit your Island in December with a native of South Africa and it was a very rewarding experiance. I live in Atlanta,GA

RG 3/22/2007 8:21:53 AM
I visited the Island in Dec 06 realising a long time wish(I'm 46yrs)-was great!I was astounded by the cost of the tour(5-member family-no discounts)!If these costs are to stay, not all South Africans will realise their dreams of making this historical journey. A system of making this trip more affordable to locals must be devised and implemented. Same goes for Table Mountain. It's quite ironical that visitors to our country see more of this country than our local brethren due to high entry fees!

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