1. Annual Report Presentation April 2004 – 2005

2. Delegation Paul Langa - CEO Denmark Tungwana - COO Nash Masekwameng - CFO Palesa Morudu - Marketing and Communications Vincent Shai - Supply Chain Management Robert Hashe - Finance and Administration

3. INTRODUCTION

4. We have the honour to submit the: Robben Island Museum April 2004 – March 2005 Annual Report

5. Statement of Significance

6. “from incarceration to liberation…. from punishment of the body to the freedom of the spirit”

7. Robben Island, with its past history of subjugation and suffering has become an international symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over enormous hardship and adversity.

8. In so doing it is an International icon of the indomitable nature of the human spirit

9. Guided by this statement of significance, we would like to assure the nation and the world, that we intend to take good care of this part of our national heritage

10. We welcome the opportunity to share with you the achievements, challenges, and activities undertaken during the 2004/2005 financial year

11. Performance Information

12. Integrated Conservation Management Plan

13. The ICMP is a framework within which Robben Island is managed to ensure conservation and preservation

14. Progress report on recommendations by WHC was tabled at the Council’s meeting in China July 2004

15. The report addresses the following critical issues:

16. The absence of a permanent leadership An Integrated Conservation Management Plan A Visitor Management Strategy Management of the natural environment of the island

17. Tourism

18. The visitor numbers steadily increased on annual basis

19. South African Tourism Leisure arrivals to the Western Cape February 2005

20. Arrivals to South Africa *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA

21. Arrivals to South Africa *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

22. Activities undertaken in the Western Cape by leisure tourists Under 1 million leisure tourists who visited the Western Cape visited natural attractions in the province in 2003 and 2004*. About 0.5 million leisure tourists who visited the Western Cape visited cultural, historical and heritage sites in the province in 2003 and 2004* *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

23. Total number of tourists visiting Robben Island Over 400,000 tourists visited Robben Island in 2003 and in 2004*. *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys

24. *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys Tourists visiting Robben Island by purpose of visit Majority of the tourists to Robben Island are tourists visiting South Africa for leisure purposes

25. *Note: 2004 data is for the period Jan to Sep only. Source: StatsSA, SA Tourism departure surveys Source markets of leisure tourists visiting Robben Island Most of the leisure tourists to Robben Island come from Europe followed by the Americas and then Asia. Very few African leisure tourists visit Robben Island.

26. Capital Works

27. Medium B Prison

28. The facility has been converted into a multi purpose learner centre which caters primarily for our public programming activities The facility was made possible through the state generosity and sponsorship from Standard Bank This was a four year project at the cost of up to R4m

29. Desalination Plant

30. This is a R5m project which was developed and maintained by Department of Public Works The quality of the water on the island has increased significantly

31. Penguin Ferry

33. One of our historic ferries has been upgraded to primarily advance our access policy The ferry is dedicated to transporting thousands of school kids and other concession groups, (e.g. pensioners, women’s and church groups) visiting the island

34. Floating Jetty

35. To facilitate better accessibility for the physically challenged and general public, a floating jetty has been installed at the island harbour

36. Business Development

37. RIM primary business development activities Memorabilia stores Conferencing and banqueting Ferry Operations

38. Ferry operations A long-term business plan for ferry operations has been finalised

39. Memorabilia Stores The variety of stock has increased and the turnover has followed suit

40. Conferencing and banqueting The first phase of the conferencing has been completed and is attracting much attention

41. Governance

42. Policies A policy review process has been completed. These related to human resources; risk assessment; financial management Council has endorsed and implemented in accordance with PFMA

43. The History Operating performance YearTourism Revenue (R million) Subsidy 200315,323,4 200421,325,3 200524,426,9

44. Highlights Revenue has significantly increased Subsidy has, in the meantime, moderately changed Audit opinions have been attended to through effective internal financial control systems Supply Chain Management has been implemented as per the PFMA An audit committee has been established

45. Stakeholder Relations

46. Grants and Sponsors

47. Relations with sponsors and grantors have strengthened over the years. Toyota SA and Daimler Chrysler continue to support the island transportation needs The Japanese government has also donated archival equipment at the RIM/UWC Mayibuye Archives The National Lottery has contributed significantly toward building capacity at the RIM/UWC Mayibuye Archives

48. Municipality

49. RIM continues to strengthen relations with the Cape Town City Council. The engagement is around municipal by-laws emergency services, and development of the ICMP

50. Government

51. RIM engaged with government, both at the political and administration level, to solicit input on the development of the ICMP

52. Future Challenges D evelopment of a new visitor experience Long-term water provision for the island Long-term transportation needs Long-term electricity for the island

53. Conclusion

54. “While we will not forget the brutality of apartheid, we will not want Robben Island to be a mountain of our hardship and suffering. We would want it to be a triumph of the human spirit against the forces of evil, a triumph of wisdom and largeness of spirit against small minds and pettiness; a triumph of courage and determination over human frailty and weakness ” AHMED KATHRADA