The art of dance and drama is a form of expression enacted in all communities and is related to the time line of the context it is in. When the Indian labourers settled in Durban, they found a need to maintain their culture by setting up temples and starting festivals that was popular in India. … Read more
Saxophonist Jerry Kunene “KZN Old Lion of Jazz” began his music career in the 1950’s. His group Jerry’s Sextet (formed in the 1960s) changed their name to Jerry and His Men when its membership grew. Kunene has played with a number of local and famous musicians and has traveled extensively all over the world with … Read more
Nokugcina Elsie ‘Gcina’ Mhlophe born in Hammersdale in 1959 is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. after completing her matric at in 1979 at Mfundisweni High School. She did a Cadet Journalism course at the Rhodes University, 6 months Film Making Course as part of Interchurch Media … Read more
Anant Singh was born in 29 May 1956 Durban, he is recognized as South Africa’s pre-eminent film producer, having produced more than 80 films since 1984. . He is a producer of many of the greatest anti-apartheid films made in South Africa, including “Place of Weeping,” Sarafina!” and “Cry, the Beloved Country”. He acquired film … Read more
The Circular Gallery The collections of the Durban Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the City Hall, include a large range of work, from colonial portraits to cutting edge post-apartheid installations. Anonymous carvings and exquisitely constructed craftwork sit side by side with the works of internationally recognised artists such as Andrew Verster and … Read more
Ukuhaya kwezinkondlo kuyinto umuntu abanayo ngaphandle kokuya esikoleni kuba sesihlokweni nasemithanjeni noma emizweni yalowo osuke ehaya ngalesosikhathi owaziwa ngokuthi umhayi wezinkondlo. Umhayi uyakwazi ukuveza noma ukuzwakalisa ukwenama noma ukuphatheka kabi enkondlweni asuke eyisho ngalesosikhathi. Kafushane ukuhaya inkondlo kuyinto ecebe ngezifengqo, okuwulimi olusebenza ezinkondlweni zomdabu. Ukuhaya kuyisabelo umuntu asiphiwa uMdali. Ukuhaya inkondlo kujulile futhi kumele kuhlobe … Read more