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THE UNSUNG HEROES

he book titled, ‘The Unsung kaleidoscope of hundreds
Heroes’, is the brainchild of communities from Port
Tof Fawzia Peer, and Shepstone to Zululand, the inland
pays tribute to over 40 people, settlement of Pietermaritzburg
who have made an invaluable and the beautiful, majestic
contribution to society but have Durban with her surrounding
flown under the radar. apartheid-constructed townships
of Phoenix and Chatsworth;
The Unsung Heroes book was the unsung heroes have worked
compiled and edited by Peer, tirelessly,” said Dr Archary.
Dr Kogie Archary, Vishnu
Naidoo and Lavan Gopaul. The Adv Gopaul commented, “The
primary objective of the book South African Indian community
is to honour and celebrate the has a rich history deeply impacted
remarkable contributions and by colonialism and apartheid. The
stories of everyday heroes from unsung heroes, descendants of
KwaZulu-Natal. indentured labourers, have faced
L- R Lavan Gopaul, Fawzia Peer, Vishnu Naidoo and Dr Archary numerous challenges but have
Among others, the heroes
include Jaising Singh, Professor and help in any way they could. their commitment. There Dr Archary, a research associate risen above them with remarkable
strength and determination. Their
Hoosen (Jerry) Coovadia, Safura Many of them did so quietly and were many people who we at Unisa, said the book is aimed
Khan, Colonel Kacey Naicker, Dr didn’t want any recognition for approached who did not want at educating readers of the stories serve as a testament to the
Nanda Soobben, Fathima Khan their work. She said this inspired to be mentioned in the book positive impact these people have power of ambition, education,
and the pursuit of a better future.
Gaibie and Kubashnee Perumal. the idea for the book, which will because they did not see the need made over the years. These ‘Unsung Heroes’ are
have a second volume. to be recognised for their selfless
At the launch, held at Orient “These unsung heroes changed indeed superheroes.” 
Hall in Durban, Fawzia Peer said “The objective of this book is service. The unsung heroes the circumstances of others,
during her time as deputy mayor to honour, by way of a written mentioned in the book have been not expecting any financial, The Unsung Heroes is a non-profit
of Durban, she found many people record, the voluntary service taking their communities to new material or obligatory returns. initiative. For more information contact
who were willing to get involved rendered by these people and heights,” said Peer. Serving society, changing the fawziap@global.co.za

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