By Celani Sikhakhane
- ActionSA’s Zwakele Mncwango was honoured for fighting corruption and helping communities in KZN.
- The award came at an event marking 164 years since Indian workers arrived in KwaZulu-Natal.
ActionSA’s KZN leader Zwakele Mncwango has been recognised for helping communities and fighting for human rights.
The Indian Peace Organisation honoured Mncwango on Saturday at an event marking 164 years since Indian indentured workers first came to KwaZulu-Natal in 1860 onboard the SS Truro ship.
The ceremony included unveiling a monument to honour those who worked cutting sugar cane.
Sivananda World Peace founder Ishwar Ramlutchman praised Mncwango as a brave leader who has worked hard to help KZN communities.
The first Indians arrived in South Africa in 1860 to work as cane cutters for European colonial businesses.
Mncwango is well-known for using social media to expose corruption in government and KZN municipalities. He often speaks up for workers’ rights on Facebook.
Last year, he revealed alleged corruption in the South African Music Awards funding. After he took the matter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the KZN government stopped plans to host the awards.Â
This saved R28-million in taxpayers’ money that would have been spent on drinks and gifts for VIP guests.
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli attended the ceremony along with other important guests. The Sivananda World Peace Foundation hosted the event with the KZN government and Gopio International.Â
They also celebrated the premier’s recent birthday.
Pictured Above: KZN Premier Thami Ntuli honoured ActionSA Chairperson Zwakele Mncwango during the 164th Indian indentured labourers commemoration.
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