The Robben Island Museum’s current vulnerability is part of a bigger crisis facing institutions and the delivery of basic services in South Africa.
In June last year, the State Attorney appointed MacRobert Attorneys to assess and investigate 22 allegations and provide the Museum Council with legal advice.
After recent reports about the neglected state of the Robben Island Museum, Eyewitness News visited the World Heritage Site to see for itself.
Robben Island's Siphuxolo Mazwi stressed that the narrative that its buildings were in ruins and decay was completely devoid of truth and urged people to visit the World Heritage site.
Council Chair Khensani Maluleke said they’ve received a report on how to legally deal with the matter going forward.
The bursaries, worth R33 000 each, were usually awarded to seven students for postgraduate studies in fields such as history and heritage studies.
Nehawu workers were on strike for at least 10 days this month after a break down in negotiations.
Some workers are striking after wage talks deadlocked.
Workers want a 9% wage hike across the board but management is offering 6,5%.
On Wednesday, management and the workers' union reached a deadlock in wage negotiations.
The workers’ salaries were late this month, due to a technical glitch.
The companies are accused of price-fixing and tender collusion. They're to argue their cases before the tribunal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Ex-Political Prisoners Association is considering approaching the Public Protector to intervene in an investigation at Robben Island Museum.
The announcement was made by Arts and Culture Ministry after receiving a list of grievances affecting workers and the Ex-Robben Island Political Prisoners Association of SA.
The Ex-Political Prisoners Association alleges mismanagement and corruption at the museum and has demanded a full-scale investigation.
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa announced the probe following claims by the ex-political prisoners’ association.
Nathi Mthethwa has launched an independent investigation into the museum following allegations of mismanagement and corruption made by the Ex-Political Prisoners Association.
The minister’s decision follows consultations with the EPPA which is demanding better management at the iconic site.
