Friday, October 23, 2009

PILOT TIME TRAVEL HERITAGE PROJECT- 8,9 AND12 OCTOBER 2009

 
The impossible made possible by the community of Port Shepstone and KZN.  A model for intersectoral collaboration - formal and informal relationship with ordinary people.  A vibrant Ugu district that delivers and understand delivery.


Acknowledgement and Thanks
  • Brian Dube and Lindani Mzotho for their support , flexibility, availability of resources from Ugu District municipality. This includes financing of the project, water, tents, toilets over the 3 days.
  • Brian - Boat Man-- for 3 days at no costs , usage of his barge ( above) delivery goods for the start of the Time Travel
  • Ebbe, Helen, Meg and Laila for the leadership , direction and total commitment to our community. ( Kalmer Lans Museum)
  • OSAK for all your support- Sven Ake, Laila and Tormod Nesset for always placing us above all, for believing in our ability to deliver, including financial support.
  • Andrew Naidoo - for ensuring the goods were delivered daily on time. For all your support and willingness to help at any hour of the day.
  •  Provincial Museum Service: Mark Sole, Dolly Khumalo and Mark Coghlan-- for support and all the research.
  • Dr Vahed  of UKZN - for your professional inputs.( co-author - " Inside Indenture")
  • The 3 participating schools: Marburg Seconday, Nobamaba and Merlewood Secondary - for the total support and willingness to work beyond the call of duty-a total dedication.
  • Educators: Joe Venter, Prem , Johan Buys, Silvy Ragoobar, Prenesen, Dinah,Yugesh,,Judy, Radha, Marlene, Sizwe and Thembi of the 3 schools - for committment and working together united-- a recipe for future integration programme/s
  • Pauline Duncan, Tilana, Christa, Dell and other twinning members for support , assistance and encouragement.
  • Marion Wessels - for your help with research.
  • Penny and Sipho of Port Shepstone Museum Service -- the museum turned into a warehouse, meeting place , including research.
  • HCM for clearing of site.
  • Illovo Sugar Mill - for cash donation of R1200.00 and delivery of sugar cane on 3 days.
  • The business houses in Port Shepstone-- for delivery on time.
  • Minister  of Arts and Culture , Ms Thusi  for making the time to meet with us and acknowledging  the huge impact of this method in documenting our history and contributing to our heritage.
  • Howard Msomi and his drama group from Umzumbe -- for your participation and support.
  • Mr Sibaya and his colleagues  Department of Education. For acceptance of this method , for your time in making two presentation and acceptance of this learning method.
  • Ravi Pillay -- for guidance, resources and assistance.
  • Cookie Reddy and Thirushini - for supporting this project ( 150 years committee of indentured labourers)
  • The Fever - for publicity
Gulshera Khan   on behalf of Twinning and Time Travel Sub committee

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