The Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Cllr Obed Mlaba, invites members of the media to the launch of an exhibition titled  “A Glance into the Past: The flight of Ukhozi.”

 

This exhibition, which will be on display from January 2011 to February 1212, is aimed at celebrating and commemorating 50 years since uKhozi FM was established.

 

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, and other dignitaries are expected to attend the function.  The exhibition of uKhozi FM will be the first major event to be hosted by the Local History Museum for the year 2011.  However, during the course of the year, the Municipality will also be hosting other major exhibitions such as the 100^th anniversary of the Shembe congregation, to be hosted in March 2011, and 50^th anniversary of uMkhonto Wesizwe, to be hosted in May 2011.

 

Head of Parks, Recreation and Culture, Mr Thembinkosi Ngcobo, said that eThekwini had a very rich heritage and uKhozi FM has become an integral part of it. He said that it was for this reason that the Municipality had felt it necessary for this radio station to be acknowledged and celebrated for its extra-ordinary contribution to uplifting society.

 

 

 

 

Members of the public are invited to visit the museum.

 

Visiting Hours: Monday to Saturday: 08:30 to 16:00

                           Sundays and Public Holidays: 11:00 to 16:00
                           Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday

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For more information contact Director of Local History Museum, Mr Mlungisi Ngubane on 031 311 2222 or email: Ngubanem@durban.gov.za

 

Issued by: Communication and PR Department of eThekwini Municipality.

Contact: Vuyo Gwala 073 250 5704, 031 311 4838 or email gwalav@durban.gov.za.