In 1963 Prime Minister BJ Vorster introduced the General Laws Amendment Bill which would permit the detention in solitary confinement without trial for 90 days. One particular clause was directed as a single individual: Robert Sobukwe. He had been due for release, but instead was transported to Robben Island, where he stayed in 24-hour solitary confinement in the yellow house on the left for six years.
The other buildings are kennels which housed the Prison's guard dogs.
The other buildings are kennels which housed the Prison's guard dogs.
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