Benoni Tamil learners also bid farewell to Consul General of India
TFG assists and supports the needs of the community through their affiliates.
The trustees, affiliates and executives of the Tamil Federation of Gauteng (TFG) recently hosted a farewell for the Consul General of India, Dr KJ Srinivasa, at the Mariamman Temple, in Marabastad, where students from the Benoni Tamil School Board performed a traditional dance known as a Kolatam.
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“Dr KJ Srinivasa is a diverse and very active individual that has not only contributed to the TFG but has created Partnerships and Synergies among the Indian and SA diaspora,” explained TFG PRO and Benoni resident Thiroshnie Naidoo.
“The students from our respective Tamil schools had the pleasure of presenting the welcome and cultural items in our vernacular.
“This was well received and appreciated by his excellency.
“Mikka nanri (thank you very much) for your valued contribution to the South African Tamil federation and the TFG.”
According to Naidoo TFG is a non-profit organisation.
“We are there to recognise the need to protect and promote the Tamil language, culture and endorse the need to do so in a manner consistent with objectives of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and that of the TFG.
“TFG assists and supports the needs of the community through their affiliates.
“The federation has, for several years, also provided financial assistance towards tertiary education of applicants.”
Naidoo further explained the role of Benoni-based temples within TFG.
“We have 27 affiliated Tamil organisations throughout Gauteng.
“In Benoni we have the Benoni Tamil School Board (Khan Street, Actonville) and SMKSSA – Shree Marieamman Kalieamman Siva Subramanyam Aalayam (Wynberg Street, Actonville).
“The temples provide education through our Tamil schools, music, dance and drama.
“We have our yearly regional Eisteddfod whereby these art forms are performed.
“The temples also provides aid for various needs such as weekly soup kitchen, blanket drives, free classes for students in their various subjects and observes all religious prayers and occasions.
“Any member of the public can join an affiliate in their respective areas as there is no restricted number.
“If they want to be an active contributor towards the upliftment and socio-development of the community or be a member on the board they would need to follow the codes of our constitution,” she concluded.
For more information on TFG contact Thiroshnie Naidoo on 071 475 0847 or email her on thirosh.naidoo@gmail.com
