More than 100 people gathered at the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum for the launch of the Lwandle Legends Mural on Thursday 21 March.
Spearheaded by the museum, in collaboration with the councillor’s office, the event enabled role-players to pay homage to some of the area’s past and living legends (“Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum praise their living legends through art”, City Vision, 1 February).
Those honoured include Ephraim Nyongwana, Ndlela Mavungavunga, Thembisile Madyibi, Charmain Plummer, Nofezile Mjikelo, Archie Diniso and Nkosiphendulo Ngundze.
Sihle Landingwe, project coordinator, described the project as an attempt to promote and preserve local history, and to educate the community about their past.
She said it was essential to honour them while some were still alive.
“We believe the painting will change and uplift the image of the hostels.
Some of the legends played an important part in the struggle. The project is informative and the community will learn so much about our area.”
Nowethu Diniso, whose husband Archie was among the honoured individuals, said she was ecstatic to see him among the legends.
She said although he had died in 2020 his work continued. “I am so happy for his recognition. His children and grandchildren will see his work. It shows he was not just a leader at home but to the community as well.”