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Title: Prison library, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Landmarks, Jails, Recreation, Entertainment
Description: Media personal are shown the prison library. Prisoners are afforded the opportunity to change books every second week.
Identifier: islandora:16531

Title: Prisoner cleaning window, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Jails, Architecture
Description: A prisoner cleaning his cell window.
Identifier: islandora:16533

Title: Men who were freed from prison giving PAC salute, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments
Description: Freed: Released from Robben Island today were, front row from left, Mr Israel Mabavu, Mr Aaron Oganne, Mr Jongumri Sisulu and Mr Khumbulele Mnikina. Behind them are, from left, Mr Morontshi Masobane, Mr Norman Ngwenya and Mr Sergeant Magaretsa.
Identifier: islandora:16490

Title: Robben Island prisoners' relatives with attorney, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Justice, Administration of, Families
Description: Relatives of Robben Island prisoners discuss with the instructing attorney, Mr A.M. Omar, their urgent application brought in the Supreme Court, Cape Town, today to restore prisoners' visiting privileges.
Identifier: islandora:16549

Title: Released prisoners, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Salt River (Cape Town, South Africa), Date unknown, Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments
Description: Free men: Mr Rogerio Chamusso, Mr Mzwandile Dikana, Mr Martin Sehlapelo, Mr Mpumelelo Gaba and Mr Andries Maponya outside Cowley House in Salt River yesterday, after their release from Robben Island.
Identifier: islandora:16491

Title: Prison cell, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Jails, Interior architecture
Description: An inside view of a typical single cell.
Identifier: islandora:16527

Title: Prison guards' homes, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments, Residential buildings
Description: Robben Island
Identifier: islandora:16482

Title: Freed prisoners demonstrate limestone mining, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Historic sites, Mine tools, Limestone
Description: We did it: ANC leaders Hilton Mkwayi and Andrew Mlangeni demonstrate their prowess at the limestone quarry during the re-union of former political prisoners on Robben Island.
Identifier: islandora:16503

Title: Freed prisoner, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments
Description: Freedom: Mr Sazi Ndlovu welcomed yesterday after being released from Robben island.
Identifier: islandora:16514

Title: Head of maximum security prison, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Jails, Historic sites, Prison administration
Description: Lieutenant Piet Prins, head of the maximum security prison.
Identifier: islandora:16542

Title: Interior of prison cell, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Jails, Interior architecture
Description: The inside of a typical communal cell. The wall cupboard is used as a locker for personal belongings as well as a writing table.
Identifier: islandora:16548

Title: Medicine store, Robben Island Prison, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Hospitals, Diseases, Medical supplies
Description: The medicine store with departmental nursing personnel on the foreground.
Identifier: islandora:16546

Title: Freed prisoners disembark from the boat, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments
Description: Prisoners.
Identifier: islandora:16494

Title: Freed prisoners recount their experiences, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Landmarks, Monuments
Description: Old times: ANC leaders Hilton Mkwayi, Govan Mbeki and Andre Mlangeni chat about their experiences and the meaning of the reunion.
Identifier: islandora:16504

Title: Freed prisoners give the PAC salute, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Pan African Congress, Political prisoners, Historic sites
Description: Free at last: four Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) prisoners were freed yesterday after five years on Robben Island. From left to right are: Mr Elby July, Mr Michael Gqamane, Mr Jan Shobe and Mr Mlandeli Ketye (kneeling). This brings to 109 the number of prisoners freed since February 2.
Identifier: islandora:16489

Title: Freed prisoner receiving hug, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments
Description: Welcome: Freed Robben Island prisoner Mr Reed Macozoma gets a welcome home hug from a relative.
Identifier: islandora:16496

Title: Freed prisoner, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments
Description: Reunion: Robben Island veteran Govan Mbeki, left, chats to Minister of Safety and Security Sydney Mufamadi and lawyer Ramesh Vassen before leaving for Robben Island.
Identifier: islandora:16502

Title: Recreational area, Robben Island Prison, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Political prisoners, Physical fitness, Historic sites
Description: The recreational area at the prison on Robben Island, Cape Town.
Identifier: islandora:16486

Title: Freed prisoner receiving hug, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Political prisoners, Historic sites, Monuments
Description: Elated: An excited well-wisher hugs Mr Mpumelelo Gaba, who spent nine years on Robben Island.
Identifier: islandora:16495

Title: Prison watch tower overlooking field , Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Political prisoners, Physical fitness, Historic sites
Description: On guard: A stone watch tower overlooks a rugby field that serves the maximum security prison on Robben Island.
Identifier: islandora:16488

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