Robert Noah is a German who founded one of the very first restaurants that were integrated into Johannesburg in the era of apartheid, with the use of a special license to serve the black community.
Trevor Noah is his son. Trevor Noah, is a South African comedian, host of a television show writer, producer political commentator, writer, and actor. He is the host of The Daily Show, an American satirical news program on Comedy Central.
Robert created the first restaurants that were integrated into Johannesburg in the period of apartheid. He obtained the use of a specific license that was specifically designed to serve the black population.
The opening of the restaurant was a big success. However, some whites requested that Robert’s restaurant be closed. Initially, the inspectors wanted to close the restaurant because of health-related violations, however, Robert as with most Germans from Switzerland, was not clean.
They came up with a different method by requiring him to have an individual toilet for every patron of different races. This was a difficult job, and Robert refused to comply, but he eventually shut down the restaurant. Due to this, he hated racism.
After the apartheid regime, Robert moved to a newly separated area known as Yeoville.
He was now able to bring his son, Noah to play at the nearby park with children from all races, as there was no worry of having to go to prison. Father and son gathered on Sundays at Robert’s home as this was an excellent opportunity for Noah who was able to avoid black churches.
Robert typically cooks his most-loved food whenever his son is visiting for a visit: A German dish known as Rosti which is potatoes and gravy. Robert had a calm individual however he was a great father who was always attentive, caring and generous.
Robert Noah relocated to Cape Town and was almost unable to connect with his son, Trevor, when Trevor was only 13. Seven years later, Patricia advised Trevor to go to Cape Town where he reunited with his father.
