Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
ETH/NAMM/0080
Inventory Number
2931AD93
Site Name
Mahatma Gandhi Monument, KwaDukuza Municipality, Stanger
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 22:50
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 22:50.
Identifiers
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of indentured Indians in South Africa and to celebrate and acknowledge the contribution made by Indians to the liberation of our country and to the social, cultural, economic, educational and political development of the South African nation.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
Yes
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Concrete
Granite
Cost of Construction (R, ZAR)
350000.00
Person/Institution Commemorated
Event Commemorated
Arrival of indentured Indians in South Africa.
Unveiled By
Date Unveiled
Unveiled Comment
Premier of Kwazulu Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize.
Inscriptions
This monument of Indian sugar cane farm workers pays tribute to their struggle, trials and tribulations and their effort to improve their lot.NB: See images for further inscriptions
Location
Location
Mapping
-29.337789, 31.291586
KwaZulu-Natal
- iLembe
- KwaDukuza
Directions to Site
Along Old Main Road Freeway (M13) travel until you reach a turn-off on your left leading you into Old Station Road. After taking the turn-off into Old Station Road, travel a short distance, pass a pedestrian bridge and shortly thereafter you will reach Gillitts Railway station on your left, with the plaque mounted on the wall.
Access details
Accessible to the public
Media
Media
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