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Episode 211 - the year is 1857 heading into 1858. Lots the talk about! The original frontier republics and wildlands were being transformed - turning into governed territtories. In 1856 Natal was created a Crown Colony by Royal Charter, Legislation there was entrusted to a council of four officials and 12 members elected every four years by ballot. By the way, this was not only a first for South Africa, but for Great Britain itself. An experiment in election power, although the Crown retained considerable powers of veto. A civil list of those who could vote was more than modest, although the low franchise meant most were eligible to vote. Most English and Dutch, that is. What really angered the elected members was that five thousand pounds for administration was earmarked by the Crown for the benefit of black Natalians. Still, the New and unique Natal Legislative Council sat for the first time in March 1857 and its first job was to authorise the new Crown colonies stamps. By 1857 there were eight, three colonial and five republican, that is of the Cape Colony, British Kaffraria and Natal, on the other hand, the Orange Free State, Utrecht Republiek, Lydenburg, the Zoutpansberg and Pretorius' South African Republic. This was what really clever historians call Balkanisation. Little entrepots, squabbling states, spread out across the southern African landscape, sometimes working together, often competing. Natal was a kind of detached district of the Cape until it was declared a Crown Colony, an inconvenient way to run a territory. IN Natal, most of the Boers had gone, except for the northern parts. IN their place came other Europeans, like the Germans. A few had taken to market gardening around Durban, while Joseph Byrne and other speculators had launched various schemes for British Immigrants. As you know by now if you've listened to the series, quite of few of the new arrivals left almost immediately. Living in Natal is not for the squeamish, even today. Still, the villages of Pinetown, Verulam and Richmond owe their existence to these English immigrants, and so too those of Ladysmith. By 1857 there were only 8000 whites in Natal, 150 000 blacks and what they lacked in size, they made up for by being vigorous, a plethora of religious sects existed, each had its own education system, associations sprang up, and the Natal Bank opens its doors. Soon there were six newspapers in Natal including the Witness in Pietermaritzburg and the Mercury in Durban. There was almost zero industry — and both coffee and cotton had failed. The first sugar cane was imported from Mauritius and seemed to offer more, but the problem was labour. But for many years hence, the main export from Natal was ivory. And as we know, they were being shot out of existence at break kneck speed. If we glance at Southern Africa as a whole in 1857 we would notice that government had become more elaborate and less subordinated to the Cape Authorities. Local Justice was in the hands of local magistrates. Lieutenant Governors changed with bewildering rapidity, but their powers were growing as these little states began to emerge, blinking like undersized infants, into the African sunshine. Federation instead of Balkanisation was in the air at least in the mind of Cape Governor Sir George Grey. The boers were of course not thinking of anything of the sort, let alone Federation. After the wars, the settlers in the Cape were dead set against reserves, the Theopolus Shepstone plan, these drained off labour, and said the nervous English immigrants, it was dangerous to mass blacks in the heart of the Colony. The effect of the Battle of Ndondokusuka didn't help Shepstone. Thousands of amaZulu refugees of the Civil War across the Thukela led to Natal's Immigrant rules. Further inland, the policy of the Republiks was even more blunt.

Episode 211 - the year is 1857 heading into 1858. Lots the talk about! The original frontier republics and wildlands were being transformed - turning into governed territtories. In 1856 Natal was created a Crown Colony by Royal Charter, Legislation there was entrusted to a council of four officials and 12 members elected every four years by ballot. By the way, this was not only a first for South Africa, but for Great Britain itself. An experiment in election power, although the Crown retained considerable powers of veto. A civil list of those who could vote was more than modest, although the low franchise meant most were eligible to vote. Most English and Dutch, that is. What really angered the elected members was that five thousand pounds for administration was earmarked by the Crown for the benefit of black Natalians. Still, the New and unique Natal Legislative Council sat for the first time in March 1857 and its first job was to authorise the new Crown colonies stamps. By 1857 there were eight, three colonial and five republican, that is of the Cape Colony, British Kaffraria and Natal, on the other hand, the Orange Free State, Utrecht Republiek, Lydenburg, the Zoutpansberg and Pretorius' South African Republic. This was what really clever historians call Balkanisation. Little entrepots, squabbling states, spread out across the southern African landscape, sometimes working together, often competing. Natal was a kind of detached district of the Cape until it was declared a Crown Colony, an inconvenient way to run a territory. IN Natal, most of the Boers had gone, except for the northern parts. IN their place came other Europeans, like the Germans. A few had taken to market gardening around Durban, while Joseph Byrne and other speculators had launched various schemes for British Immigrants. As you know by now if you've listened to the series, quite of few of the new arrivals left almost immediately. Living in Natal is not for the squeamish, even today. Still, the villages of Pinetown, Verulam and Richmond owe their existence to these English immigrants, and so too those of Ladysmith. By 1857 there were only 8000 whites in Natal, 150 000 blacks and what they lacked in size, they made up for by being vigorous, a plethora of religious sects existed, each had its own education system, associations sprang up, and the Natal Bank opens its doors. Soon there were six newspapers in Natal including the Witness in Pietermaritzburg and the Mercury in Durban. There was almost zero industry — and both coffee and cotton had failed. The first sugar cane was imported from Mauritius and seemed to offer more, but the problem was labour. But for many years hence, the main export from Natal was ivory. And as we know, they were being shot out of existence at break kneck speed. If we glance at Southern Africa as a whole in 1857 we would notice that government had become more elaborate and less subordinated to the Cape Authorities. Local Justice was in the hands of local magistrates. Lieutenant Governors changed with bewildering rapidity, but their powers were growing as these little states began to emerge, blinking like undersized infants, into the African sunshine. Federation instead of Balkanisation was in the air at least in the mind of Cape Governor Sir George Grey. The boers were of course not thinking of anything of the sort, let alone Federation. After the wars, the settlers in the Cape were dead set against reserves, the Theopolus Shepstone plan, these drained off labour, and said the nervous English immigrants, it was dangerous to mass blacks in the heart of the Colony. The effect of the Battle of Ndondokusuka didn't help Shepstone. Thousands of amaZulu refugees of the Civil War across the Thukela led to Natal's Immigrant rules. Further inland, the policy of the Republiks was even more blunt.

Verulam Water Crisis Committee Appeals for Government Intervention by Radio Islam

Residents of Verulam and Phoenix grapple with water shortages and exorbitant utility bills by Radio Islam

Police in Verulam are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a woman was knocked over by a vehicle whose driver apparently lost control. Website

Water crisis intensifies in Verulam by Radio Islam

The family of a Verulam man who died while collecting water from a borehole believes if the water issues in the area were sorted out months ago he would still be alive. Website

Die hof in Scottburgh in Suid-Afrika het Joel Fenton Pillay tot 20 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis vir 'n moord wat hy tydens die Julie 2021-onluste in KwaZulu-Natal gepleeg het. Die 38-jarige voormalige sekerheidsbeampte het Lindani Mthethwa geskiet terwyl hy na die bushalte in Verulam gestap het. Pillay het daarna van die toneel af weggevlug. Die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag se streekswoordvoerder, Natasha Ramkisson-Kara sê Pillay is skuldig bevind aan moord met voorbedagte rade:

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu is in KwaZulu Natal today where he is conducting another visit to Phoenix and Verulam to assess measures put in place to improve water supply. Communities in these areas have been experiencing severe water shortages. Yesterday, the eThekwini Municipality missed the deadline to restore water. Minister Mchunu committed the residents last Sunday to resolve the water supply challenges by 15 February 2024. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Director-General at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Dr Sean Phillips 

Government pledges water restoration in Verulam, Tongaat, and Phoenix following community protests by Radio Islam

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says no effort will be spared to resolve the water crisis in eThekwini, KZN. He was speaking during a community engagement with residents of Verulam, Tongaat and Phoenix yesterday. Last week, residents took to the streets demanding for water be restored after weeks of prolonged water outages. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister Mchunu...

Disgruntled Verulam community to intensify water outage protest by Radio Islam

Following the recent heavy rains, City officials have conducted assessments and are hard at work rebuilding damaged infrastructure. Mayor Kaunda, elaborates on roads that are being rehabilitated. Webpage

Several roads in the Durban area in KwaZulu-Natal have been flooded after heavy downpours in the city and coastal areas. Reports have also been received of houses being flooded in areas in the northern parts of the city, and on the north coast, as far as Ballito. Rescue and emergency services say in other areas, residents needed to be evacuated from flooded homes in Verulam and surrounding areas. The heavy rains left a trail of destruction damaging roads and bridges. Two people died and four are missing. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KZN spokesperson for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Siboniso Mngadi.

Guest: Dr. Amanda Gouws | Political Scientist In a surprising turn of events, former president Jacob Zuma's presence at an Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party event in Verulam has sparked significant political discussions. Our host, John, recently engaged in a conversation with Political Scientist, Dr. Amanda Gouws, to dissect the implications of this unexpected political move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DA in KZN has called on Education MEC Mbali Frazer to order a thorough investigation into the death of a nine-month old baby at a crèche in Verulam. Website

Warm hearts make for warm kids. Let's make that count. Businesses and individuals can help "keep a child warm this winter" through East Coast Radios Big Favour in partnership with the iMbali Langa Foundation. Webpage

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 5-year-old boy who drowned in a neighbour's swimming pool in Verulam, north of Durban.

Police have launched an investigation into a six hour hostage ordeal in Verulam, that ended with the gunman allegedly taking his own life.

Two men have been killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in Verulam, north of Durban this morning.

Police say there are still no arrests after the partially naked body of a woman was discovered in Verulam, north of Durban.

The United States has identified four individuals allegedly tied to the leader of an Islamic State cell in South Africa. The U.S Department of Treasury says it is targeting people linked to Farhad Hoomer, who they say led an ISIS cell in Durban, including some companies connected to them. Hoomer was among those arrested in 2018 for the Verulam mosque bombing, although the case was struck off in 2020. For some analysis, Elvis Presslin spoke to Willem Els, a Senior Training Coordinator at ENACT Programme at the Institute for Security Studies.

KZN police have confirmed a young woman has handed herself over after a three-month baby was found abandoned in Verulam this week.

An infant has been found abandoned in bushes in Verulam, north of Durban.

A ward councillor in Verulam, north of Durban, says there'll be an official probe following the discovery of what appears to be a gravesite at a local sports ground.

In this special edition of ‘So What?’ Andy and Elly talk about a very difficult topic – the death of a family member. On a recent trip to Plymouth, Andy’s mum died after a period of illness. Talking about it helped, but it also made him realise that people really do need to discuss their ... Read more

KZN police are urging the public not to take the law into their own hands. A man suspected of stealing a woman's handbag has been killed in a mob attack in Verulam.

De Havilland is an important part of our local history and their museum in London Colney is a fantastic place to visit.   Volunteer Derek Lamb takes us around the museum in Part 2 of this Podcast. 

Dans ce podcast, Blandine, chef du chœur Les Fauristes, nous explique que chacun cherche sa voix et comment la trouver. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast, Blandine, choir master of Les Fauristes, explains that every one is seeking their own voice and shares how to find ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, Josh, lycéen Franco-Britannique résidant à Bordeaux, nous parle de son choix d’études supérieures. Il nous explique que traverser la Manche pour venir à l’université en Grande Bretagne est loin d’être simple. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast, Josh, who is a Franco-British ... Read more

Dans ce podcast. Blandine, chef du chœur Les Fauristes, nous aide à cerner avec humour les caractéristiques des quatre registres vocaux : soprano, alto, ténor et basse.   Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast Blandine helps us to spot the characteristics of each of the soprano, alto, ... Read more

Happy Mandela Day, the entire team is celebrating Mandela Day here at the Waterloo Crisis Centre in Verulam, KZN. Loads of things happening in the show but one thing is for sure, Keri Miller was involved in a date! #DarrenKeriSky Good Mauling, coming to you live from the Waterloo Crisis Centre

Dans ce podcast, Martin, notre expert en expressions françaises, décline celles sur le printemps. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast, Martin, our expert on French expressions, talks about those related to Spring. All in French! With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines. From a show aired ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, Pierre, notre expert en littérature francophone, nous fait découvrir Le Cortège, cargo de vie, roman maritime de Gérard Gavarry. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast our literature expert Pierre talks about Le Cortège, a maritime novel from Gérard Gavarry. All in French! With ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, nous parlons de bilinguisme avec notre invitée Christelle Allin, directrice de l’école francophone FLAM de St Albans. Christelle nous fait part de son expérience et de ses conseils en tant que professeure mais aussi en tant que Maman de deux enfants jeunes adolescents. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, notre expert en littérature Pierre nous fait découvrir Marie Vingtras et son premier roman ‘Blizzard’.Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en Juillet 2022. In this podcast our literature expert Pierre unveils Marie Vingtras and her first novel ‘Blizzard’. All in French!With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines. From a ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, Pierre, notre expert en littérature, nous fait (re) découvrir Linda Lê, à l”occasion de sa disparition. Une romancière, essayiste, critique et surtout grande lectrice française native de Đa Lat au Vietnam. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast Pierre, our literature expert, (re) ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, notre expert en expressions françaises, Martin, fait le tour du mot ‘pandémie’. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast, our expert in French expressions Martin explores those around the word ‘pandémie’. It’s all in French! With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines. From a ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, Pierre, notre expert en littérature francophone, nous transporte au Tchad en nous faisant découvrir l’auteur Nétonon Noël Ndjékéry et son roman ‘Il n'y a pas d'arc-en-ciel au paradis’. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en Juin 2022. In this podcast, our literature expert Pierre takes us to Chad ... Read more

Dans ce podcast, notre invitée Adeline, compatriote expatriée en Grande Bretagne, partage son expérience pour nous aider à bien préparer un retour définitif en France. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en Juin 2022.   In this podcast, our French guest Adeline, who has been an expat in the UK, shares ... Read more

Authorities are on the hunt for two suspects who shot and killed a man in Verulam, north of Durban.

Police in Verulam, north of Durban, are looking for the family of an elderly man who collapsed and died in the area.

eThekwini's Deputy Mayor Philani Mavundla has addressed angry Verulam residents who had protested this morning over water issues.

eThekwini Municipality says it's aware of the power outages in dozens of area, including parts of Pinetown, Umlazi, Verulam and Tongaat.

As part of International Womens Day, Nevina Holland talks to Phil Richards about Peekaboostudios on Verulam in the Morning.

As part of International Womens Day, Nevina Holland talks to Phil Richards about Peekaboostudios on Verulam in the Morning.

‘It doesn't rain, but it pours' – is an expression we know well. And it was definitely the case one afternoon (a while before lockdown) when Snake Rescuer Nick Evans had two callouts in the space of a few hours. “It started with an upsetting call about a beautiful Southern African Python that found itself in a really dangerous situation at a school by Hazelmere Dam, in Verulam,” recalls Nick. “It was in a bad way, and I was really worried!” Listen below to the latest Snake Rescue to find out what happened with the python, and also how Nick's later call – for a black mamba seen slithering behind a couch stored outside a Carrington Heights home, turned out. Update: The injured python was treated by Dr. Kerry Easson (Riverside Vet) and the Dangerous Creatures staff at uShaka Sea World, and later released by Nick into a safe environment. Find more here

"One evening, as a storm was brewing, a policeman from Verulam called Nick Evans with a problem. At his home at Ndwedwe, north of Durban, was apparently a large black mamba in his roof. “This sounded like a fun adventure! But a tricky one at that. And I wanted to be home before a big storm hit!" recalls Nick. Listen to what happened in episode 10 of Snake Rescue. Find more here

This episode tells us of St Albans in Victorian times and the Poor Law

This podcast is presented by Dennis Haggarth, an A Level History student at Verulam School and centres on the DeHavilland Aircraft Company.