Umlazi

What is the history of Umlazi? Legend has it that Umlazi comes from “umlaza”, the Zulu word for the sour acid produced from fermented or sour milk. It is believed that when King Shaka was passing through the area, he refused to drink from a local river claiming it had the taste of “umlaza”. The […]

What is the biggest township in Durban? Umlazi Largest townships Township Population Neighbouring city/town Soweto 1,271,628 Gauteng Tembisa 463,109 Kempton Park Katlehong 407,294 Germiston Umlazi 404,811 Durban Which is the biggest township in SA? Soweto These are the 20 biggest townships in the country (Stats SA, 2011) # Township 2011 Population 1 Soweto 1 271 […]

How old is Umlazi? Umlazi was established as a Black township in 1967, and it was one of the places where many people who had been displaced from Cato Manor ended up. It housed African laborers, many of whom were required to work in White-owned industries in South Durban. The township grew to become Durban’s […]

In which city is Umlazi? city of Durban Umlazi, urban area, southeastern KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. It lies along the south bank of the Mlazi (Umlazi) River and adjoins the city of Durban on the southwest. The present site of Umlazi was occupied by American missionaries in 1836, but it became an Anglican mission reserve […]