KZN to mark the arrival of first boats from India

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The director of a local history museum has encouraged all South Africans to share in commemorations marking the arrival of Indian indentured labourers.

Sunday marks 165 years since the first boats arrived on KZN's shores from India, aboard the SS Truro.
14 Nov 2025 1AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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