ON October 30, the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and eThekwini Municipality attended a remembrance held for people who lost their lives in Umgababa during the 1990s political violence.

The annual Siyabakhumbula Day is held near uMgababa Resort at a memorial built for those who perished in the violence. Traditional leaders and family members of the victims were also in attendance. The event commenced with a wreath-laying ceremony. Delivering the keynote address, Minister Dlamini-Zuma honoured the fallen for their contribution to the history of South Africa.

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“I encourage young people to study to contribute to the economy of this country. Youth should stay away from alcohol and drugs because it destroys their future. We all have a responsibility to protect women and children,” said Dlamini-Zuma.

eThekwini’s chairperson of Governance and Human Capital, Nkosenhle Madlala, reiterated the significance of commemorating the day while asking residents of Umgababa to bury the past and find a way to brighten the future and support each other.

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