Cape Slavery Afrikaner Nationalism and the fall of Apartheid:
2 hours and 30 minutes
English
Description
Welcome to Cape Town!
Join me as we travel back in time to the Cape, to the years long before the stop offs by Portugues explorers and the arrival of the VOC / Dutch East India Company, here we will meet the indigine San, hunter gatherers and the Khoekhoen, semi nomadic pasturalist. Our journey explores the arrival of the first Dutch Settlers and the introduction of the Dutch Reform Church. The arrival of the first slaves, the introduction of Islam and the rise of Afrikaner Nationalism and the birth of Apartheid in South Africa. Did you know that during the years of Apartheid, special courts were set up to reclassify South Africans who felt the need to appeal their race classification. This was very often in the case where family members differed in features and skin tone. Reclassification was primarily based on a person's appearance, language, social circle and even food consumed.
In short, Cape Slavery Afrikaner Nationalism and the fall of Apartheid is a complex journey through a timeline of history peoples and politics, culture and custom, heritage and ultimately the birthing of a democratic racially diverse nation in April 1994.
Hi I am Nathan Arthur Festus. I am a South African citizen and was born in Cape Town, also known as the Mother City. I am an experienced and seasoned City tour guide. I started my career as a City guide in 2018 and have found it to be immensely fulfilling. My tours are authentic, exposing you the guest to the various political dispensations through which our city and country have gone.
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Meeting point:149 Longmarket Street Iziko Old Townhouse Museum. We meet outside the Izeko Old Townhouse Museum located at
149 Longmarket Street Cape Town Central. The Old Townhouse Museum is directly opposite Greenmarket Square African Crafts and Curio Market.
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Outside visit
Groote KerkThe Groote Kerk Dutch Reform Church dates back as the first Christian denomination established at the Cape Of Good Hope and the only Christian Church allowed to practice at the Cape. It highlights the birthing of separate services and eventually separate congregations of faith.
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Outside visit
Iziko Slave LodgeThe Slave Lodge built in 1679 dates back as the second oldest building in Cape Town South Africa. Built to house slaves, property of the VOC Dutch East India Company. From Slave Lodge to British Government offices and Supreme Court, today houses the Izeko Slave Lodge Museum since 1998.
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Outside visit
The Race Classification Board MemorialThis site marks the location of race classification in South Africa under Apartheid legislation. A panel of judges would decide on the race of an individual based on "scientific" criteria, the results determining the future of the individual within South Africa.
Meeting point:149 Longmarket Street Iziko Old Townhouse Museum. We meet outside the Izeko Old Townhouse Museum located at
149 Longmarket Street Cape Town Central. The Old Townhouse Museum is directly opposite Greenmarket Square African Crafts and Curio Market.
LOOK OUT FOR THE BRIGHT RED GURUWALK
UMBRELLA.
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1
Outside visit
Groote KerkThe Groote Kerk Dutch Reform Church dates back as the first Christian denomination established at the Cape Of Good Hope and the only Christian Church allowed to practice at the Cape. It highlights the birthing of separate services and eventually separate congregations of faith.
2
Outside visit
Iziko Slave LodgeThe Slave Lodge built in 1679 dates back as the second oldest building in Cape Town South Africa. Built to house slaves, property of the VOC Dutch East India Company. From Slave Lodge to British Government offices and Supreme Court, today houses the Izeko Slave Lodge Museum since 1998.
3
Outside visit
The Race Classification Board MemorialThis site marks the location of race classification in South Africa under Apartheid legislation. A panel of judges would decide on the race of an individual based on "scientific" criteria, the results determining the future of the individual within South Africa.
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Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 12 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Very interesting historical tour, learned both about slavery in the cape and about the Apartheid-time. Very knowledgeble guide!
Maria
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Alexa
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Elisabeth
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Very interesting historical tour, learned both about slavery in the cape and about the Apartheid-time. Very knowledgeble guide!
Maria
2 Reviews
Booking verified
A
Alexa
1 Review
Guided by Nathan Arthur
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Andrew
1 Review
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled as couple
4 days ago
We had a great time with Nathan, he's very knowledgeable and friendly person so we genuinely enjoyed whild learning lots of things. Baie dankie, Nathan!
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Nathan was great and answered all our questions with ease
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
If you are interested in history, Nathan is your guy. It’s not just that he has deep knowledge of the history of South Africa, it’s that his thinking and story telling is organized and explained without overwhelming detail. He makes it possible to really learn and understand how modern South Africa came about, with the right level of detail. At 2.5 hours the tour is a little long, but you see and cover a ton. I feel like I left the tour with a solid understanding of the core framework of South African history from colonization through the end of apartheid. Very engaging and interesting tour. Recommend.
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled alone
today
Very interesting historical tour, learned both about slavery in the cape and about the Apartheid-time. Very knowledgeble guide!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
4 days ago
We had a great time with Nathan, he's very knowledgeable and friendly person so we genuinely enjoyed whild learning lots of things. Baie dankie, Nathan!
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Nathan was great and answered all our questions with ease
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
If you are interested in history, Nathan is your guy. It’s not just that he has deep knowledge of the history of South Africa, it’s that his thinking and story telling is organized and explained without overwhelming detail. He makes it possible to really learn and understand how modern South Africa came about, with the right level of detail. At 2.5 hours the tour is a little long, but you see and cover a ton. I feel like I left the tour with a solid understanding of the core framework of South African history from colonization through the end of apartheid. Very engaging and interesting tour. Recommend.
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Thank you Nathan! Tour was great and so informative!
Traveled as couple
4 days ago
We had a great time with Nathan, he's very knowledgeable and friendly person so we genuinely enjoyed whild learning lots of things. Baie dankie, Nathan!
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Nathan was great and answered all our questions with ease
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
If you are interested in history, Nathan is your guy. It’s not just that he has deep knowledge of the history of South Africa, it’s that his thinking and story telling is organized and explained without overwhelming detail. He makes it possible to really learn and understand how modern South Africa came about, with the right level of detail. At 2.5 hours the tour is a little long, but you see and cover a ton. I feel like I left the tour with a solid understanding of the core framework of South African history from colonization through the end of apartheid. Very engaging and interesting tour. Recommend.
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled alone
today
Very interesting historical tour, learned both about slavery in the cape and about the Apartheid-time. Very knowledgeble guide!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
4 days ago
We had a great time with Nathan, he's very knowledgeable and friendly person so we genuinely enjoyed whild learning lots of things. Baie dankie, Nathan!
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Nathan was great and answered all our questions with ease
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
If you are interested in history, Nathan is your guy. It’s not just that he has deep knowledge of the history of South Africa, it’s that his thinking and story telling is organized and explained without overwhelming detail. He makes it possible to really learn and understand how modern South Africa came about, with the right level of detail. At 2.5 hours the tour is a little long, but you see and cover a ton. I feel like I left the tour with a solid understanding of the core framework of South African history from colonization through the end of apartheid. Very engaging and interesting tour. Recommend.
Guided by Nathan Arthur
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Thank you Nathan! Tour was great and so informative!
