Nomusa dube ncube biography of mahatma gandhi
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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube marked a pivotal moment in history on Tuesday, as she inaugurated the 110-year commemoration of the revered King Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo.
Last Tuesday’s events started with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony within the confines of the Old Pietermaritzburg Prison museum, where the late King had once been incarcerated.
The wreath-laying ceremony, serving as a poignant tribute to the iconic leader, unfolded as a vital component of the commemorative events designed to honour King Dinuzulu’s enduring legacy. Ms Dube-Ncube, accompanied by the Executive Council, actively participated in this symbolic act, paying homage to the historical importance of the site and the lasting impact of King Dinuzulu on the region.
“This initiative signifies the province’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its rich history and cultural heritage, ensuring that the contributions of eminent figures like King Dinuzulu remain etched in memory. The transformat
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FROM toiling in the fields as indentured labourers to discussing business in the boardroom, 154 years have seen the Indian community in South Africa grow and prosper.
Since Friday, a host of celebrations were held in Durban and Pietermaritzburg respectively to commemorate the arrival of Indians on South African shores.
On Friday evening, a hall at the Royal Show Grounds in Pietermaritzburg was dressed in a golden splendour, hosting some of the most prominent Indian community and business members.
Big names on the guest list were political activist and granddaughter of the late Mahatma Gandhi, Ela Gandhi; the Consulate General of India Rajagopalan Raghunathan; and the representative of the Dalai Lama in Africa, Nangsa Chodon.
Raghunathan said that this was a very important and historic occasion for all South Africans.
“The first generation of Indians in South Africa toiled hard for the subsequent generations to succeed. We have contributed to the overall wealth of the coun
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Books
Contents
Foreward
1. The Roots of the Struggle
2.The Anglo-Boer War and its Aftermath
3.The Grand Design: The Union Constitution
4.African Rights under Siege
5.A New Front Opens: The Labour Struggle
6.The Interlude: 1936-1946
7.The New Offensive: The ANC after 1949
8.The New Option: The Armed Struggle
9.Epilogue
Foreword: by Z. Pallo Jordan
The purpose of this book is to provide the general reader with a basic knowledge of the history of the national liberation struggle, its background and its relationship to other struggles in the world today. While it approaches its subject matter historically, there is a serious attempt to steer away from the mere cataloguing of historical facts. Its primary objective is to illustrate the growth and development of policy, relating this to changing conditions of struggle and the appearance of new challenges. It is written by someone who has been most intimately involved in the politics of national liberation since the 1930s, as an activi