Umemulo is an event which is done by parents for their daughter.  Once a girl reaches the age of  then this event may take place.

Read more about it in our entry on Umemulo  in the Community Memory …

Andrew Zondo went to school at Nhlakanipho High School where he was an active member of the debate society. Born into a Christian family, with his father a preacher, Zondo was face to face with the poverty and deprivation that many of his neighbours were subjected to. He joined the ANC and underground operatives in early 1980s. Zondo operated as a member of the Butterfly Unit and was responsible for planting a bomb in Amanzimtoti on 22 December 1985, for which he was convicted and sentenced to death. He was executed in 1986.

Sihle Mbongwa was a member of the African National Congress’ military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe in 1977. Mbongwa was arrested for his MK involvement and sentenced to 12 years on Robben Island, completing his law degree during this time. He worked in various State institutions after his release in 1991, and also served on the Robben Island Museum Council. Mbongwa died in 2008.

Linda Nzama activist in KwaMashu. He left South Africa after the 1976 uprisings, joining the ANC and training as uMkhonto Wesizwe.. After his return he was based in Durban where he operated a number of underground activities including youth mobilisation. In 1981 he drowned, but his death was suspicious and some people feel he was assassinated by the Apartheid state.

Henry “Mthofozigidi” Khumalo was a professional soccer player. Mthofozigidi played for African Wanderers and Orlando Pirates between 1976 and 1984. He died in 2010.