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KwaMashu: The youth of KwaMashu Hostel is determined to create harmony and peace among residents of that notorious hostel as they are planning a mother of all traditional music gatherings in the area. The third annual Sakha Ubumbano ngeNgoma eMahostela will be held on 23 November at B Section in KwaMashu, north of Durban at KwaMgqomo Sports Ground. One of the organisers Nkululeko Xulu of eZikaHlehle Amabhubesi asoBuka told Scrolla.Africa that this is the third year since they started this event to promote peace at the hostel. He says this year’s event will consist of over 30 groups who will perform for free since the aim is to fight crime and create peace at KwaMashu hostel. “This year we are requesting those who can assist with a cow and a tent so that people could have a beautiful day of unity and joy. This event has played a vital role in uniting people who come from different villages of KZN and who live at KwaMashu Hostel. It helps them to connect with each other and form friendship instead of infighting and killings,” said Xulu.
uMzumbe: The bodies of six people who perished in Scottburgh on KZN South Coast during a car crash will be laid to rest this weekend. The Gumede family of Cabhane area near Hibberdene is mourning the loss of six family members who were killed in a horrific crash on the N2 near Scottburgh on Sunday evening. Those who died were sisters Thulisile Gumede, 34, and Nomsa Gumede, 32, and their children Amanda Gumede, 14, Aminathi Gumede, 5, Athandile Gumede, 3, and Thandolwami Gumede, 1, who died along with three others after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a truck. KZN Social Development Minister Mbali Shinga visited the family on Friday to comfort them as they prepare the funeral.
Pietermaritzburg: KZN Premier Thami Ntuli has saluted the Indian community for their role in the development of the province. The celebration of the Indian community comes as the province commemorates 165 years since the arrival of the first 342 men, women and children of Indian origin on 16 November 1860 in Durban. “I, on behalf of the people of KwaZulu-Natal, wish to recognise and salute the Indian community in KZN and South Africa at large. This recognition is not just ceremonial; it is a heartfelt tribute to the historical roots and remarkable contributions of their forebears, a collective of sugar-cane workers who endured unimaginable hardships with stoic resilience,” said Ntuli.
Pictured above: Organiser of Sakha Ubumbano ngeNgoma eMahostela Nkululeko Xulu says this year’s event will be attended by over 30 groups who will be performing on 23 November at B Section in KwaMashu.
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