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The leprosarium at Robben Island

Oliver Basciano recounts a lesser known part of Robben Island's complex history

Unseen Histories
By Unseen Histories and Oliver Basciano
July 23rd, 2025
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Footnotes With thanks to Lauren Nicoll. Author Photograph © Anita Goe.

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