Simon’s Town Surprised Me with Its Beautiful Yet Tragic History
On a whim, I went to explore Simon’s Town, and serendipitously discovered its inspiring apartheid history in the town’s determined little history museum.
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Robben Island: Human Nature and What Apartheid Really Is
On Robben Island, I got assigned exactly the right kind of tour guide, who did the route backwards, and told its story with a controversial – yet relevant – POV.
The Unexpected Dignity of Cape Town’s Homeless
Having been warned about the homeless situation in Cape Town, seeing it in person didn’t surprise me. But how Cape Town’s homeless were different, did.
Memories of ‘Removal’ in the District Six Museum
A visit to the District Six Museum gave a glimpse of its lost memories, the euphemistic language of apartheid, and its absurdity as an ideology.
Places I Visited in Cape Town to Learn About Apartheid
I came to Cape Town to learn about apartheid. These five locations I found in the Mother City (and one outside) give a broad perspective.
Castle of Good Hope: Storms Before the Rainbow Nation
I went to South Africa to understand its apartheid history. In the Castle of Good Hope, I learned that I needed to go all the way back to its colonial beginnings.