September 2022 \ Cover Story \ COVER STORY—INDIAN HERITAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
THE INANDA VALLEY IN DURBAN

Besides stunning beaches, adventure activities, street markets, delectable Bunny Chows, and botanical gardens, the city of Durban is also known for its historical importance. The eThekwini Inanda Heritage Route in the Inanda Valley, located in north Durban, gives travellers a chance to explore the noteworthy historic legacy that shaped the future of South Africa. The Inanda Heritage Trail houses some very critical components of not just South African history but of India’s past too. So much so that, Inanda is widely dubbed the ‘cradle of South African democracy’

Phoenix Settlement

The trail starts at this settlement. Situated 20 km north of Durban, it was founded by Gandhi in 1904. He stayed here and published his weekly ‘Indian Opinion’ newspaper until its closure in 1961. The settlement is on a 100-acre farm that currently consists of Gandhi’s house ‘Sarvodaya’ where he lived with his family, the printing press building from where he published the weekly, his son Manilal-s house, and Phoenix Interpretation Centre where lectures are still delivered. It was here that he published his first book - Indian Home Rule.


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