Robben Island Is 'Under Threat'

Authorities in Cape Town, South Africa, have expressed grave concern about what they describe as the deteriorating state of Robben Island. Nelson Mandela was held prisoner on the island for most of the 27 years he was in jail, and it is now a World Heritage site and major tourist attraction. But reports say thousands of feral rabbits are devastating local wildlife and undermining historic buildings. The premier of the Western Cape has called for urgent action on the site. Helen Zille has demanded a meeting with South African Minister of Culture Lulu Xingwana to discuss how to halt its decline.