The Phoenix Settlement

Contents 1 Communal Settlement2 Phoenix Settlement Trust3 Indian Opinion4 Private School5 Gandhi’s legacy continued6 The settlement restored7 Gandhi honoured8 Sources Communal SettlementThe Phoenix Settlement, established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1904,  is situated on the north-western edge of Inanda, some 20 kilometres north of Durban. Sita Gandhi writes:  “My grandfather’s farm … was fifteen miles away from the … Read more

Modern day Phoenix, Durban

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

Phoenix

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

Inanda Seminary

Inanda Seminary, founded by the American Board of Missions (ABM) in 1869 forms an integral part of the history of Inanda. Situated 25 kilometres north west of Durban, it became the first secondary school exclusively for African girls in southern Africa. Its reputation grew rapidly and the school soon attracted students from across the continent. … Read more