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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Painting, peace walks and plenty of exciting upcoming events on the North Coast
Painting, peace walks and plenty of exciting upcoming events on the North Coast If you would like your event to feature in a future diary, please email [email protected]. 17 July – Bingo & Quiz Night at Lyric Lounge Theatre from 6-9.30pm. Free entry. 18-19 July – Join the Hare Krishna Annual Tent Campaign programme at the Peace Park Grounds at the corner of Belvedere Drive and Flamingo Road in Tongaat at 6pm. Enjoy dance, hearty meals and inspirational messages. 18 July – Musical band Rubber Duc at Lyric Lounge Theatre at 7-10pm. Tickets R150pp. 19 July – Luthuli Walk and Fun Run from 7am at the Luthuli Museum. 7.7km run R150pp, 11.5km walk/run R50-R120. Contact 032 559 6824. – Ze Doggy Beer Fest at Mozambik restaurant to raise funds for SAFE. Enjoy live music by the Tequila Twins from 1pm onwards. 23 July – Darnall and Districts Women's Institute Cuppa for CANSA fundraiser at Zinkwazi Ski Boat Club from 10am-12.30pm. Tickets R60pp. Contact Samantha at 074 531 0546. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Luthuli walk to honour the legacy of a liberation icon
Luthuli walk to honour the legacy of a liberation icon The legacy of Chief Albert Luthuli will once again be honoured through the annual Luthuli Walk and Fun Run, taking place on Saturday in Groutville. This year's event carries added significance, as it coincides with the recent reopening of the inquest into Luthuli's death in 1967. Luthuli remains one of South Africa's most revered political icons and was the first African recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Launched in 2016, the Luthuli Walk retraces the final steps of the late chief, who was reportedly killed by a train on the railway bridge over the uMvoti River on July 21 in 1967. Decades later, questions still linger around the circumstances of his death. The Pietermaritzburg High Court has reopened the inquest, with a verdict expected in October. More than just a tribute, the commemorative walk and fun run aim to celebrate Luthuli's enduring legacy while promoting social cohesion, healthy living and the growth of local tourism and entrepreneurship. The 11.5km walk and 7.7km fun run will both start at the Luthuli Museum, located on Nokukhanya Luthuli Street in Groutville, with staggered start times at 7am and 7.30am, respectively. Participants are encouraged to collect their race packs at the Luthuli Museum on 17 or 18 July, between 10am and 8pm. No collections will be allowed on the day of the event unless prior arrangements have been made. Contact the Luthuli Museum at 032 559 6824 or email [email protected]. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Eyewitness News
23-04-2025
- Eyewitness News
Manager of Chief Albert Luthuli Museum assisted with gathering evidence for inquest
JOHANNESBURG - The manager of the Chief Albert Luthuli Museum has taken the witness stand at the reopened inquest into the death of the former struggle stalwart. An inquest is currently underway at the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) High Court in Pietermaritzburg, where the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is seeking to overturn the initial findings on Luthuli's cause of death. Thulani Thusi works at Luthuli Museum in Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal and is tasked with preserving historical records of the Nobel Peace Prize winner. Thusi's evidence has focused on some of the monuments that still exist from 1967, when Luthuli died. ALSO READ: Wilhemina Luthuli says her father-in-law, Albert Luthuli, was not frail when he died They include the Luthuli home and farm, as well as the railway track where Luthuli was allegedly hit by a train. Thusi said that on 6 February 2023, he took a tour with Hawks detectives who were re-investigating Luthuli's death. 'This tour was done to assist with the gathering of evidence for the reopening of the inquest into the death of Luthuli. The tour included the following sites: Luthuli Museum, the bus stop on R102, the route to Nonhlevu General Dealer in Glad area.'
