Oppression and Apartheid to Liberation and Corruption Walking Tour
Tour description
All our tours are conducted in English.
We have 7 walking tours, each one of them focusing on a different topic and subject. Please make sure that the tour you intend to book is one that suits your interest.
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Oppression and Apartheid to Liberation and Corruption
"Secret places . . . we'll take you there"
This is an information intensive tour where we focus on politics only, and the way in which it has influenced the shaping of Cape Town and South Africa.
Should you wish to learn more about other aspects from the past, we recommend our Historical City Walking Tour.
NB
The information shared may be of a sensitive nature to some, and also includes facts that are not available on the internet.
Itinerary:
- Khoikhoi people
- Slave history
- Apartheid
- Race classification
- Segregation
- Nelson Mandela & Political prisoners
- Religious prisoners
- Forced labour
- Group areas act
- Forced removals
- Places of interest
- Buildings
- Architecture
- Statues
- Streets
- Works of art
- Artefacts
- People
- Cultural heritage
- Public squares and open spaces
- Churches
- National monuments
- Sites of significance
- Memorials and more
Join us for a walk to learn about the details that certain sectors would rather not have on record in our history books.
All our tours are based on proper research and facts, and the information shared is not meant to be disrespectful to anyone's gender, country, religion, ethnicity, culture, ancestors, place of origin, political persuasion, traditions or practices.
We'll start the tour at Heritage Square.
Oppression in Southern Africa was practiced long before European settlers arrived in 1652.
The dark side of the Cape Colony has to be the system of slavery.
Later on, the Bantu people who migrated from Central Africa and settled along the eastern section of Southern Africa, suffered a unique and harsh kind of oppression and abuse.
After the policy of apartheid was officially introduced, South Africa experienced a very troublesome era in it's history with the systematic segregation and separateness.
As a result, there was resistance that included the armed struggle, terrorism, smuggling, boycotts, sanctions and people going into exile.
You'll have an opportunity learn more about how these practices impacted the mixed race people of this region.
The evil system of apartheid was perpetuated by the assistance of various international countries and organizations who supported the racist policies of the the National Party.
The influence of leaders like Nelson Mandela was able to achieve the birth of the New South Africa whereby freedom for all is possible. As a result, the country could open up to the world and this includes welcoming millions of visitors to our beautiful city year after year.
Please note, this tour is not meant to challenge anyone regarding political views.
We are ready to welcome you!
What will we see on this tour?
