By: Natasha Archary
Silent Events SA has offered an apology after cancelling the Robben Island Party which was set for 18 February.
This after news that the sunset picnic and silent disco was met with backlash.
South Africans felt the event organisers did not consider what Robben Island symbolised for anti-apartheid activists and those exiled at the infamous island prison.
As a result the event has since been cancelled, just two hours after the party was announced on social media.
For R750 a person, those who would have attended were promised a unique and exclusive party experience at the Robben Island Museum.
In a statement Silent Events SA said they did not mean to cause any disrespect, saying the event was put forward in good faith.
“This event was planned in good faith, with the aim of bringing people together and we thought the initiative would be recognised with this intention.
We have seen and heard much reaction to the contrary and so, in agreement with Robben Island Museum, have decided to cancel the event and apologise for any offence that the idea may have caused.”
Silent Events SA apologised for plans to host a party on Robben Island
The event has been postponed indefinitely according to the Robben Island Museum.
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