eThekwini Municipality will host the 7th Annual Living Legends Award Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on 5 September 2014.
The Awards ceremony will honour the legends of eThekwini who have diligently dedicated their skills to uplift communities and served the society at large.
eThekwini Living Legends Awards aims to honour the great successes achieved by past and present residents of the City. The event forms part of the Municipality’s Heritage month celebrations.
MayorJames Nxumalo said that the Awards present the Municipality with an opportunity to honour its legends while they are still alive and reflect on their distinct achievements and contribution to the community of eThekwini and the country at large.
“We are proud of their achievements and progressive contribution which serves as an inspiration to the younger generation to emulate these great legends who have selflessly served our communities,” said Nxumalo.
The legendary citizens are products of local neighbourhoods and communities, emerging from different walks of life. They were identified by ordinary citizens of our City as iconic figures. The Awardees for 2014 have been nominated from the fields of arts and culture, human rights, community, academia, music and entertainment and sports.
The 2014 Awardees are as follows:
Arts & Culture
• Val Adamson- renowned theatre photographer.
• Kim Mathews- champion of Durban Music School.
• Muzomusha Lameck Chamane- dedicated karate sensei.
• Jay Pather- Internationally accomplished choreographer
Academic
• Rodney Harber- Architect.
• Felix Mshololo- Inspirational School Principal
Sports
• Penny Heyns- Olympic swimming record holder.
Music & Entertainment
• Themba Mkhize- Jazz Pianist
• Zibokwakhe “Phuzekhemisi” Mnyandu- World famous maskandi artist
Human Rights
• Jeff Radebe – Anti-apartheid activist and cabinet minister.
• Paddy Meskin – Human Rights Activist
• Paddy Kearney – Activist for peace and justice
Community
• Greta Schoeman – Founder of the Highway Hospice
In addition, two appreciation awards will be made out to the following organisations:
• Highway Hospice – For continuously providing care and comfort to patients with terminal illnesses and support to families and caregivers that have been affected by advanced incurable diseases within eThekwini Municipality.
• Willowton Group – For holding strong values in community and social upliftment programmes and sponsorships, essentially caring for those that are unable to care for themselves.
