Fallen Indians remembered in South Africa
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During an event organised at the Cenotaph in Johannesburg on the 90th annual Remembrance Sunday, Gandhi and the Indian Ambulance Corps came under the spotlight for their contribution in the fight against the British in South Africa.
Text: Fakir Hassen/PTI
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Image: India's Consul General in Johannesburg Vikram Doraiswami lays a wreath at the Cenotaph in honour of the Indian Ambulance Corps formed by Mahatma Gandhi
Photographs: Fakir Hassen
Father of India remembered in South Africa
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National Civic Remembrance Sunday annually honours all South Africans who made the supreme sacrifice for their country in wars and conflict, including the struggle for democracy.
Image: Marie Pillay-Ramiah and Valerie Sebastian of the 1860 Legacy Foundation Gauteng at the ceremony
Photographs: Fakir Hassen
'In South Africa Gandhi decided to dedicate his life to the cause non-violence'
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"Gandhi went on to become a world leader of the anti-war movement," the mayor added. Gerrie Lubbe, who served the Via Christi Community Church in Lenasia from 1970 to 2006, led the service.
Image: Doraiswami, Colonel Zakes Msimang of the South African air force and SA Rear Admiral Sagren Pillay
Photographs: Fakir Hassen
'We honour Indians for their contribution to freedom in South Africa'
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Meanwhile, the Pretoria Bhajanai Mandram, about 60 km from Johannesburg, hosted 10 bhajan groups from all over South Africa in a programme titled Bhajan Maalai -- a Garland of Bhajans -- till evening. An exhibition was held to showcase the history of the Indian community in South Africa.
"Our past 150 years echoes with sentiments of gratitude and generosity, fortitude and forbearance, suffering and sacrifice, vision and tenacity," Raj Kolapen, who spearheaded the campaign to build the temple, said.
Celebratory events will continue over the next few months, some organised with support from the South African government.
Image: Guard of Honour during the ceremony
Photographs: Fakir Hassen
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