Historic Schools – The Ulwazi Programme

I-Ohlange Institute

I-Ohlange Native Industrial Institute, njengoba yayaziwa ngaleso kanjalo, yasungulwa nguMfundisi John Dube ngo-1901. Wayaziwa njengoMafukuzela, ekhombisa amandla akhe nokukhuthala. Waba nguMongameli wokuqala weSouth African Native National Congress (SANNC), ngokuhamba kwesikhathi waphinde yabizwa nge-African National Congress (ANC). Wayephinde abe ngumhleli wokuqala wephephandaba Ilanga laseNatali kanye nothishanhloko wokuqala walokho namuhla okwaziwa nge-Ohlange High School. Umgomo wokuhola kaDube … Read more

Ohlange Institute

The Ohlange Native Industrial Institute, as it was known at the time, was founded by the Rev. John Dube in 1901. He was known as Mafukuzela, reflecting his energetic and industrious nature. He became the first President of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), later to be renamed the African National Congress (ANC). He … Read more

History of Saint Anthony Indian School in Durban

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

Dumisani Zondi – Educationist from Inanda

Contents 1 Baba Zondi2 Education3 Career4 The Beginning of the Seminary5 The Supporters of the School6 Interview with Mwelela Cele7 Sources Baba ZondiDumisani Cecil Zondi, former teacher, librarian, archivist and principal at Inanda Seminary, Baba Zondi at the age of 82 in 2010 was born on 4 November 1928 in the then rural area of Wasbank, kwaZulu-Natal. Also a … Read more

Adams College

Contents American Board of Missions Adams College founded Alumni Bantu Education Act of 1953 American Board of Missions Adams College’s CrestDr Newton Adams, under the auspices of the American Board of Missions, established a school in the catchment area of the Amanzimtoti River south of Durban, that that would eventually be known as Adams College. … 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