ZUZEKA NOMVALO

UBUHLEBEZWE Local Municipality in the southern part of the KwaZulu-Natal has launched its new name, Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality, to honour struggle icon Phungula who was an active member of the ANC, born in Hlokozi, Ixopo.

Phungula’s family member Khawulani Phungula was pleased with the honour and said that Phungula played a huge role in the liberation of South Africa.

The historic event on Tuesday, May 27, started with a parade by the police and firefighters, led by ANC veteran Jeff Radebe as well as the Harry Gwala District Municipality mayor Zamo Nxumalo and other mayors.

“South Africa needs to acknowledge the immense contribution that Phungula made in fighting for the freedom of this country,” said Radebe.

Nxumalo urged municipal councillors to preserve the spirit of Johannes Phungula.