Honouring Our Roots: The 1860 Girmitiya Heritage Walk - 12 November 2025
This Sunday, the SA Indian Girmitiya Ancestral Roots organisation will host the annual Girmitiya Arrival Day Walk, commemorating 165 years since the arrival of Indian indentured labourers to South Africa.The 16th of November holds deep historical and emotional significance — a day to remember the resilience, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who journeyed from India to forge new lives on South African soil.
Joining Varshan Sookhun in conversation are Praneal Singh, Des Govender, and Leshan, who unpack the rich history behind the term Girmitiya — derived from the Bhojpuri…
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