Tag: King Williams Town

Steve Biko’s grave

In a small cemetery outside King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape you will find the humble grave of one of South Africa's best known anti-apartheid leaders from the 1960s and 1970s, Banto Stephen (Steve) Biko.  Steve Biko was born on 18 December 1946 and founded the Black Consciousness Movement.  On 18 August 1977 Biko was arrested at … Continue reading Steve Biko’s grave →

Day 3 and 4 of the Mini vs Maxi trip

Day 3 of the Mini vs Maxi Adventure Across the Eastern Cape started with a hearty breakfast at the legendary Lavender Blue just outside East London for Team Mini.  Farm style breakfasts with orange juice all around and us intrepid travellers and then we were ready to head towards Grahamstown for our next destination.Driving through … Continue reading Day 3 and 4 of the Mini vs Maxi trip →