- The last political prisoners were released from the island’s maximum-security prison in 1991 and the medium-security prison for criminal convicts was...
- The Robben Island tour is 3 ½ hours and includes a return ferry trip across Table Bay, a visit to the Maximum Security Prison, interaction with an ex-political...
- Also used as a refuel station for ships. 1959: Converted into a maximum security prison. 1961-1991: Held political prisoners during Apartheid. or Dark Tourism?
- Did you know that political prisoners at Robben Island Maximum Security Prison created their own league including hand-sewn uniforms...
- Robben Island was the location of a maximum security prison during apartheid rule in South Africa, and this is where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 of his 27...
- Robben Island is home to the maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 of the 27 years he spent in prison during Apartheid.
- A tour of Robben Island, once a maximum security prison, is a fascinating window into the torments of the past.
- License this stock photo of South Africa, Robben Island, D Section, Maximum Security Prison for publication for editorial and commercial uses including websites...
- The tour’s main point of interest is the Maximum Security Prison (MSP). ... The Maximum Security Prison, Robben Island, SA.