Ulwazi needs your help to write the history of soccer in Durban. If you have stories of famous football players or clubs in or from Durban please submit them to us, along with any photographs or audio/video recordings. We currently have a category Soccer in Durban but could do with a lot more information on … Read more
According to researchers this instrument was founded by the ‘Shembe’, the Nazareth Baptist Church. Most followers are based in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). Recently, it had raised questions of ownership, as there is another company Masincedane Sport which oppose the Shembe’s. The Shembe’s calls it “imbomu”. They say they copied the design from a trumpet which is … Read more
Phoenix, some 20km northwest of central Durban, was established as township in 1976. But is said to be one of the oldest Indian settlements in South Africa, with indentured labourers from sugar cane plantations making their homes here decades ago. Today Phoenix is a thriving community. But, like many other South African townships very little … Read more
Contents Vision Mission Statement Introduction History of Menzi High School The Eminent Teachers at Menzi High Past Pupils Who Have Excelled In Life The History of Schoolgrounds and Buildings The History of Sports Vision To develop students who will be able to cope with the Life challenges (self-reliant) and be able to make the correct … Read more
Norman “Winono Mnomzane (Mr. Clean)” Steenkamp was born in 1963 in Wentworth. Norman Steenkamp’s love for soccer began at Merebank Primary School where he initially he played as a striker. In 1980, he was converted to a defender whilst playing for the local premier league club Everton. Norman Steenkamp initial played as a striker. In … Read more
Lawrence “Big Bear” Ngubane was born in Durban, in 1947. He played football at a young age and was a successful amateur player. In the 1960’s Mr. Ngubane played for a club from Hammarsdale called Iyasha Swallows. He left Iyasha Swallows to form his own team called Young Stars. Young Stars was a successful team … Read more