Robben Island

No trip to Cape Town, South Africa, would be complete without a visit to Robben Island, the former high-security prison for political prisoners. This World Heritage Site shares a very rich history dating back hundreds of years. The island in … Continued

Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa is a city that shouldn’t be there due to lacking natural resources, but it is. Locals affectionately call the city Joburg or Jozi. When my great grandfather was in South Africa 100 years ago, Jozi was young … Continued

Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa is the capital city for the executive branch. The legislative and judiciary branches are headquartered in other cities. That’s one thing that makes South Africa unique. My great grandfather recorded the last six months of his time … Continued

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