Contents 1 History of Cato Manor2 1949 Race Riots3 1959 Beerhall Riots4 Today5 Reference History of Cato ManorSituated about five kilometres from the centre of Durban, modern day Cato Manor is an area rich in cultural and political heritage.It was named after Durban’s first mayor, George Christopher Cato. Cato Manor’s first residents, the Indian market … Read more
Burfee is an Indian sweet meat or milk pudding that is rich and a delicacy. It is made during holy festivities such as Diwali and Ramadaan and is also used as an offering during prayers. There are also various methods of preparing it. Burfee can also be bought from local Indian shops. Contents Ingredients Method … Read more
Contents 1 Durban Bunny Chow history2 Recipe for Beans Bunny Chow 2.1 Ingredients2.2 Method Durban Bunny Chow history The arrival of Indians in Durban in 1860s saw a whole new system of adaptations and innovative ways of living. Indians found new ways to survive without losing the old. The bunny chow was one of those inventions … 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
Excerpts from a personal interview with Ronnie Govender, playwright and writer, born in Cato Manor as recorded by Madoda Ncayiyana from Cato Manor on 18 March 2002. Contents History Trade Unions Racial Tension Culture Social Conditions Demolition and Relocation Family Recollections A New Community Spirit History Govender remembers: “I have many wonderful memories of Cato Manor despite … Read more
Contents 1 The First Publications 2 The Indian Opinion 3 Indian Views 4 The 1930’s 5 The 1940’s 6 Golden City Post 7 Sources The First Publications Much of the history of Indian South Africans can be found in the archives of printed media. All dimensions of the life of the Indian community, established around … Read more