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Sunday, September 14, 2014

LIVING LEGENDS 2014



(Jay Pather; Val Adamson; Phuzekhemisi, Kim Matthews &Themba Mkhize)

A glittering awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre honoured the 7th year of the eThekwini Living Legends Awards.

An impressive programme of song and dance was featured in the evening’s programme

“The eThekwini Living Legends Awards is an initiative of our city to recognise the greatness achieved by past or current residents of eThekwini in various fields of human endeavour while they are still living,” says the Mayor of eThekwini, Councillor James Nxumalo. “These Awards acknowledge individuals with outstanding achievements, and those who have demonstrated a sustained and extraordinary contribution to our legacy, in various categories of expertise.”

The 2014 Living Legends representing the arts included theatre photographer Val Adamson; Kim Mathews, champion of the Durban Music School; choreographer Jay Pather; jazz pianist Themba Mkhize and maskandi artist Zibokwakhe “Phuzekhemisi” Mnyandu.

Architect Rodney Harber; human rights activist Paddy Meskin and Paddy Kearney, who is well-known as an activist for peace and justice, were also honoured. Also acknowledged were karate sensei Muzomusha Lameck Chamane; Menzi High School principal Felix Mshololo, Olympic swimming record holder Penny Heyns; and anti-apartheid activist and cabinet minister, Jeff Radebe.

Greta Schoeman – founder of the Highway Hospice was honoured as a Living Legend and Highway Hospice itself received an appreciation award as did the Willowton Group.