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Descendants of Indian Indentured Labourers converged on the Durban coastline to offer traditional marigold flowers to their ancestors, marking 164 years since the arrival of Indians in South Africa. Led by the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban- the event was a time of reflection for South African Indians. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli, Ethekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and Provincial MEC for Arts and Culture Mntomuhle Khawula addressed the gathering- paying homage to the contributions made by indentured Indians to South Africa. 

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Descendants of Indian Indentured Labourers converged on the Durban coastline to offer traditional marigold flowers to their ancestors, marking 164 years since the arrival of Indians in South Africa. Led by the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban- the event was a time of reflection for South African Indians. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli, Ethekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and Provincial MEC for Arts and Culture Mntomuhle Khawula addressed the gathering- paying homage to the contributions made by indentured Indians to South Africa.

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Celebrating 164 years since the arrival of Indians in SA- on the shore where it all began #sabcnews

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has come out in full defense of party leader, Jacob Zuma. In his address at the ANC's uMkhonto weSizwe Liberation War Veterans (MKMLV) conference in the Free State this past weekend, Mbeki insinuated that Zuma was an apartheid operative. Mbeki further blamed the party's electoral loss in 2024 on Zuma. However, the MKP have not taken the utterances lying down. The party has described Mbeki's comments as an attack on the integrity of MKP members. Sibahle Motha reports... 

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has come out in full defense of party leader, Jacob Zuma. In his address at the ANC's uMkhonto weSizwe Liberation War Veterans (MKMLV) conference in the Free State this past weekend, Mbeki insinuated that Zuma was an apartheid operative. Mbeki further blamed the party's electoral loss in 2024 on Zuma. However, the MKP have not taken the utterances lying down. The party has described Mbeki's comments as an attack on the integrity of MKP members. Sibahle Motha reports...&nbsp;

#PODCAST The MK Party slams Thabo Mbeki's claims that Jacob Zuma was an apartheid operative and election saboteur #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - This week marks cervical cancer awareness week, and experts are trying to raise the alarm to ensure more girls get vaccinated and women go for screenings. According to Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among South African women, but the leading cancer of which women die. National Manager for Health Programs at CANSA, Lorraine Govender says cervical cancer can be successfully treated should it be detected early on...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - This week marks cervical cancer awareness week, and experts are trying to raise the alarm to ensure more girls get vaccinated and women go for screenings. According to Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among South African women, but the leading cancer of which women die. National Manager for Health Programs at CANSA, Lorraine Govender says cervical cancer can be successfully treated should it be detected early on...

#PODCAST Medical Monitor: Experts advocate screenings & vaccinations during Cervical Cancer Awareness Week #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new publication titled "University of Durban-Westville 1961-2003: Undoing Apartheid, Building a Non-Racial Culture" looks back at 42 turbulent years of a campus that evolved from an apartheid-era experiment into a powerhouse of democratic resistance. This comprehensive work, edited by Saleem Badat and Goolam Vahed unpacks key historical milestones, including the rise of student-led protests, the influence of Black Consciousness leaders - and the institution's transition toward progressive academic stewardship. Joining us to comment on the book and the university's enduring legacy is veteran journalist, Marlan Padayachee... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new publication titled "University of Durban-Westville 1961-2003: Undoing Apartheid, Building a Non-Racial Culture" looks back at 42 turbulent years of a campus that evolved from an apartheid-era experiment into a powerhouse of democratic resistance. This comprehensive work, edited by Saleem Badat and Goolam Vahed unpacks key historical milestones, including the rise of student-led protests, the influence of Black Consciousness leaders - and the institution's transition toward progressive academic stewardship. Joining us to comment on the book and the university's enduring legacy is veteran journalist, Marlan Padayachee...&nbsp;

Celebrating 164 years since the arrival of Indians in SA- on the shore where it all began #sabcnews

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