‘Who’s Who’ of KZN

Freedom Day was celebrated in style at Richards Bay, where the province’s highest ranking politicians joined thousands of excited revellers in remembering the day 16 years ago that ushered in South Africa’s new democracy. Acknowledging the passing float parade are: MEC Human Settlements and Public Works - Magasvarie Govender, MEC Finance - Ina Cronje, KZN Speaker - Peggy Nkonyeni, MEC Local Government and Traditional Affairs - Nomusa Dube, KZN Premier -Dr Zweli Mkhize, KZN First Lady - Dr May Mkhize, National Minister for Intelligence - Siyabonga Cwele, MEC Economic Development and Tourism - Mike Mabuyakhulu, MEC Education - Senzo Mchunu and Deputy Speaker - Mtholephi Mthimkhulu. See pages 4 and 5

Freedom day celebrated in style

There was a distinct carnival atmosphere at the Veldenvlei Regional Sports Complex on Tuesday as close to 10 000 people gathered to celebrate 16 years of democracy. All the country’s cultures were represented as colourful clad revellers sang, danced, marched, cheered and waved flags in an incident-free event. A float procession from the Civic Centre accompanied a host of KZN political dignitaries to the venue, where entertainers had already swept the audience into a frenzy of excitement. Keynote speaker, KZN Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize, stressed respect for human rights, the serious addressing of fraud and corruption and strong crime prevention measures.