When the Indian indentured labourers were discharged from their contracts, they faced a challenge of acceptance in their communities and many chose to remain in Durban. They were not regarded as white or part of the black community. They were faced with the challenge of creating their own culture and community amongst poverty and restricted … Read more
Rev. Bekizipho Khulekani ‘BK’ Dludla was born in Melmoth in 1926, and moved to Durban. Dludla was ordained to Christian ministry in 1955. He was the Chair of Inanda Seminary from 1965-1981. He was the first president of the Soldiers of Christ Movement and together with the late Rev.Wing, formulated the constitution of the U.C.C.S.A. … Read more
Background Hindus in Durban have carried over a lot of traditions and celebrations from India but the most important and famous celebration is Diwali or Deepavali. Diwali is celebrated by Durban Hindus every year and is called the festival of lights. It is marked by fireworks in the sky and is a celebration period that … Read more
History of the Albini Catholic Mission in Ntshongweni as related by the late Sister Gertrude Nzama. Contents Albini Church and School Albini Mission Station Road and Transport Albini Pilgrimage Congregation of Mary Immaculate Mediatrix of Grace New School of Albini Health Clinic at Albini Death of Father Wagner New Buildings and Albini High School Improve Convent … Read more
Contents 1 Mariannhill Monastery, Pinetown – a brief history 2 Abbot Francis Pfanner 3 Mariannhill under Abbot Francis 1882-1892 4 Mariannhill under Abbot Amandus 1893-1900 5 Mariannhill under Abbot Gerard Wolpert 6 Mariannhill Church 7 St. Francis College 8 Pius Seminary 9 St Mary’s Hospital 10 Sources Mariannhill Monastery, Pinetown – a brief history Mariannhill … Read more
Contents 1 History of St. Wendolin’s: 1945-1996. 1.1 Post War Mariannhill 1.2 Marianhill Health Board 1.3 Bantu Education Act 1954 1.4 Group Areas Act 1957-1967 1.5 Housing 1.6 Labour Strikes 1971-1974 1.7 Pinetown Community Council 1.8 Creches 1.9 Forced Removals 1.10 Unrest at St. Wendolin’s 1980s 1.11 Suspension of Services 1.12 Upgrading of Facilities 1991- … Read more