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Robben Island

Jordan Payson’s Blog Post 14 kilometers off the coast of Cape Town, lies Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years incarcerated. Robben Island originally opened in the 17th century to house the Dutch political prisoners and later for individuals who suffered from leprosy. In the late 1900’s the South … Continue reading Robben Island Continue reading

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Soweto: A City Divided?

Published by Rachel Wingrat In 1955, the South Africa Freedom Charter was officially created and adopted. The Charter stated the core values and beliefs of the African National Congress (ANC) and several other political parties. A copy of the Freedom Charter can be found in Soweto, the largest township in South Africa. When we entered … Continue reading Soweto: A City Divided? Continue reading

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Townships by Cara Driscoll

Before coming to South Africa, I dove into researching online about the country and participating in class discussions about the history, the culture, and the country. Although I am writing this blog post from our final day in Kruger National Park, I used this time to reflect on our time in Cape Town and specific … Continue reading Townships by Cara Driscoll Continue reading

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Mike Webster and Cape Town’s Water Supply (1/15/19)

Post by Caroline O’Rourke The water crisis has been an ongoing topic in Cape Town, South Africa for the past few years now. “Day Zero” – the day when there would be no water supply left in the city has been lurking in the minds of the individuals inhabiting the area. After spending a little … Continue reading Mike Webster and Cape Town’s Water Supply (1/15/19) Continue reading

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Visiting the Homes and Churches of Langa Township

     Sam Greenberg’s Post     It was very interesting to visit Langa today and to see the black township. Langa is the oldest black township in the Cape Town area. It was created in 1923. Some of the people who live in the Langa township are living there as a result of being … Continue reading Visiting the Homes and Churches of Langa Township Continue reading

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