Robben Island Museum has confirmed that cultural artefacts on the island, dating from the Second World War have been stolen.

However, it has not been able to confirm that these artefacts - including brass fittings and other metal from historical facilities like old gun emplacements - have been stripped for their scrap metal value.

It says it is working closely with the SA Navy to protect the remaining Second World War artefacts on the island, a World Heritage Site.

Source: Independent Online