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Discover fun ideas of honoring Mandela Day 2025. The article explains what the day means to South Africans and the world, social media hashtags to use, and more.
Though not documented in his autobiography, Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, reportedly spent time in Nigeria before his imprisonment on Robben Island. His presence in the country ...
PARKERSBURG — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be opening Thursday for the 2025 season. Sternwheeler rides to the island from Point Park in downtown Parkersburg will be 10 a.m ...
JOHANNESBURG - Sixteen-year-old Luca Amerseder is preparing to cross the icy Atlantic Ocean from Robben Island to Cape Town, all in the name of charity and personal growth.. As part of his Grade ...
Members of the portfolio committee on Sports, Arts & Culture say it is essential for staff at the Robben Island Museum to understand the correct history of the Island and South Africa.
A Toronto Island author is celebrating the release of her new book. Let's Go, Darby! is based on a true story about a boy in the 1800s who was disabled and made a harrowing journey to The Hospital ...
The Beech Island Historical Society offers visitors a chance to step back in time. The society will hold its 17th Annual Historic Beech Island Tour and barbecue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday ...
A new Marco Island Historical Society exhibit entitled “The Florida House” takes a trip back in time, marking and celebrating the 60th anniversary of modern Marco and the construction of the ...
St Teresa’s School Grade 9 learner Alexa Cave recently ticked off her goal of participating in the Robben Island Crossing. Alexa said her coach suggested that she try the Robben Island Crossing ...