Tomorrow, 16th of November is a significant day in the history of South Africa as it marks the arrival of the Indian community in South Africa.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier will, tomorrow on Monday 16 November 2020, be part of the celebrations marking 160 years since the arrival of the first indentured Indian workers in South Africa.
The event, organised by the 1860 Heritage Centre in partnership with the KZN provincial government, will kick off at 9h00am, with a multi-faith prayer at the 1860 Commemorative Monument Site on the Durban beachfront.
Thereafter, the Premier and guests will move to the 1860 Heritage Centre on 1 Derby Street, for a formal programme and media briefing.
The media programme will be as follows:
Date: 16 November 2020
Time: 11h00
Venue: 1860 Heritage Centre, 1 Derby Street, Durban
The Premier will address the media on the process of erecting a monument commemorating the arrival of the Indentured Indian workers.
The media is invited to cover the event.
For enquiries contact:
Lennox Mabaso
Cell: 082 884 2404
Phathisa Mfuyo
Cell: 083 798 4525
