HISTORY

Amanzimtoti is advantaged, emerging from the apartheid era as a whites-only town. Its history resulted in a progressive, well-established town with a well-developed infrastructure. It has always been known as a town of business and tourism.  After the election of the first democratic government in South Africa in 1994, the Group Areas Act, which kept races apart, was abolished.  This opened up areas like Amanzimtoti to all race groups and all facilities became accessible to all race groups. 

Previously disadvantaged groups now had the opportunity to explore their sporting talents and potential with the available resources.  Schools like Kingsway High School has produced learners who have made it into the provincial teams, obtaining their Natal colours in sport. Many of these learners have the potential of making it into the National squads.  Sporting clubs in the area now accept people of colour into their clubs and sports clubs are now representative of all people in the country. 

Under the apartheid laws, people other than whites were not allowed access to many sporting facilities, and were not allowed to compete in national teams. For this reason, much sporting talent was untapped.  Under the new dispensation people of all races have made a commitment to helping the previously disadvantaged in catching up on all that they have denied in the past.

Young Zulu Women Dancing

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