Vocalist (88) records 12-track CD
A veteran classical music enthusiast who had been captivated by Tamil and Telugu music since his youth, recorded a CD of 12 carnatic and classical songs at the age of 88.
Book reveals ‘unique history’
The descendants of indentured labourers Kandasami Naiken and his partner, Thanji, who arrived at the former Port of Durban in 1882, have put together a historical book, titled Flight of Young Lovers.
Father of the trade union movement
In this feature, in our series on Struggle heroes and heroines, veteran journalist SUBRY GOVENDER recalls the life of George Gangen Ponnen, the son of indentured labourers, who concentrated on improving the working conditions of the labour class.
No end to Ottawa sewage stench
The forum?s facilitator, Andisha Maharaj, said the problem was a direct result of the municipality?s failure to plan properly.
Billy Nair: a SA hero who putthe Struggle before himself
In Part 2 of our feature on Billy Nair, the latest icon to the profiled in our ongoing series on Struggle Heroes and Heroines, veteran journalist SUBRY GOVENDER chronicles the life of a freedom fighter and stalwart who was imprisoned on Robben Island
Farmers, chief in dispute over land
A spokesperson in the eThekwini Municipality's communications department, Princess Nkabane, said they were checking the legality of the land with the city's Real Estate department.
Billy Nair: the revolutionary hero
In our ongoing series on struggle heroes and heroines, veteran journalist SUBRY GOVENDER profiles the life of Billy Nair, a freedom fighter and stalwart who was imprisoned on Robben Island for 20 years and in total sacrificed more than 60 years of hi
Lifting voices… and glasses
The Durban Men’s Choir celebrates 45 years of music and song, writes Subry Govender
Struggle veterans in show of support for Gordhan
A GROUP of about 150 Struggle stalwarts and activists have given besieged Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan their full support and solidarity against the harassment he is facing at the hands of the Hawks.