Robben Island gets new management and modern upgrades

‘This contract is more than a business opportunity; it’s a responsibility to preserve and...

Latest science confirms plummeting penguin population

Picture and words: John Yeld / GroundUp On 23 June, 2000, when – like...

Watch: Howard Warrington completes 200th crossing from Robben Island

Howard Warrington, a Guinness World Record holder and endurance swimmer, completed his 200th 7.4-kilometre...

Guinness World Record holder Howard Warrington on track for 200th swim

Guinness World Record holder and endurance swimmer Howard Warrington has completed his 195th 7.4-kilometre...

SANParks calls for public engagement on Robben Island MPA plan

South African National Parks (SANParks) announced that it is set to commence with a...

Win tickets to the Reimagining Heritage, Archives and Museums convening

The Institut Français d’Afrique du Sud, in collaboration with the Embassy of France and...

WC experiences record-breaking December with over 400k tourists

The Western Cape, particularly Cape Town, experienced a record-breaking December, with tourists flocking to...

They took the ferry and ran: Robben Island’s 10km Memorial Run captured

The Robben Island Museum’s first 10km memorial run proved to be an incredible event....

Robben Island in need of R250 million maintenance due to years of neglect

Failure to conduct regular maintenance of the Robben Island heritage site has resulted in...

Last chance to vote for Table Mountain as Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction

It’s almost time, folks! It’s the final few days before public voting for the...