KwaMashu

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title: "KwaMashu" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["populated-places-in-ethekwini-metropolitan-municipality", "populated-places-established-in-1950", "townships-in-kwazulu-natal", "suburbs-of-durban", "abahlali-basemjondolo"] topic_path: "general/populated-places-in-ethekwini-metropolitan-municipality" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KwaMashu" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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other_nameEsiNqawunqawini
image_skylineTubular Modular Track.jpg
image_captionMetrorail KwaZulu-Natal station in KwaMashu
pushpin_mapSouth Africa KwaZulu-Natal#South Africa#Africa
coordinates
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameSouth Africa
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1KwaZulu-Natal
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_type3Municipality
subdivision_name3eThekwini
subdivision_type4Main Place
subdivision_name4Durban
established_titleEstablished
established_date1959
leader_titleCouncillor
area_footnotes
area_total_km221.47
population_footnotes
population_total175663
population_as_of2011
population_density_km2auto
demographics_type1Racial makeup (2011)
demographics1_footnotes
demographics1_title1Black African
demographics1_info198.8%
demographics1_title2Coloured
demographics1_info20.2%
demographics1_title3Indian/Asian
demographics1_info30.8%
demographics1_title4White
demographics1_info40.1%
demographics1_title5Other
demographics1_info50.1%
demographics_type2First languages (2011)
demographics2_footnotes
demographics2_title1Zulu
demographics2_info191.3%
demographics2_title2English
demographics2_info22.9%
demographics2_title3Xhosa
demographics2_info31.5%
demographics2_title4S. Ndebele
demographics2_info41.3%
demographics2_title5Other
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| name = KwaMashu | other_name = EsiNqawunqawini | image_skyline = Tubular Modular Track.jpg | image_caption = Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal station in KwaMashu | pushpin_map = South Africa KwaZulu-Natal#South Africa#Africa | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = South Africa | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = KwaZulu-Natal | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_type3 = Municipality | subdivision_name3 = eThekwini | subdivision_type4 = Main Place | subdivision_name4 = Durban | established_title = Established | established_date = 1959 | leader_title = Councillor | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 21.47 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 175663 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_density_km2 = auto | demographics_type1 = Racial makeup (2011) | demographics1_footnotes = | demographics1_title1 = Black African | demographics1_info1 = 98.8% | demographics1_title2 = Coloured | demographics1_info2 = 0.2% | demographics1_title3 = Indian/Asian | demographics1_info3 = 0.8% | demographics1_title4 = White | demographics1_info4 = 0.1% | demographics1_title5 = Other | demographics1_info5 = 0.1% | demographics_type2 = First languages (2011) | demographics2_footnotes = | demographics2_title1 = Zulu | demographics2_info1 = 91.3% | demographics2_title2 = English | demographics2_info2 = 2.9% | demographics2_title3 = Xhosa | demographics2_info3 = 1.5% | demographics2_title4 = S. Ndebele | demographics2_info4 = 1.3% | demographics2_title5 = Other | demographics2_info5 = 3.0% | timezone1 = SAST | utc_offset1 = +2 | postal_code_type = Postal code (street) | postal_code = 4360 | postal2_code_type = PO box | postal2_code = | area_code_type = Area code | area_code = 031 KwaMashu is a township 12 km north of Durban, South Africa. The name honours Sir Marshall Campbell and means Place of Marshall. KwaMashu is bordered by Newlands East to the south, Newlands West to the west, Ntuzuma to the north, Phoenix to the north-east, Mount Edgecombe to the east and Durban North to the south-east.

History

Construction of a new townships started in 1958 and the initial project lasted eleven years. The black population were removed from Cato Manor and transferred to the township.

Arts

KwaMashu is notable for its lively performing arts scene, which includes Maskandi, hip hop, pansula dancing, dance, drama, and football. Through the performance, the young people of KwaMashu are raising the cultural profile of KwaMashu, aided significantly by the skills, resources and direction of eKhaya Multi Arts Centre for Arts and Performance. Uzalo, a South African telenovela, is shot and set in kwaMashu, and the drama series eHostela on Mzansi Magic.

The township also boasts a community radio station at the eKhaya Multi Arts Centre, Vibe 94.70 FM, which has been in operation for over 4 years.

Civil Society

The Abahlali baseMjondolo movement is very prominent in the informal settlements and transit camps in the KwaMashu area. They claim membership in K-section, Siyanda A, B, and B5, and two Richmond Farm transit camps.

Public schools

  • Bhekilanga Lower Primary
  • Buhle Higher Primary school
  • Daluxolo Lower Primary
  • EThekwini Junior Primary
  • Dumani Lower primary School
  • Gugulethu Lower Primary School
  • John Dube High School
  • Khethamahle Higher Primary School
  • Khuphukani Lower Primary School
  • Kwesethu High School
  • Mukelani Higher Primary
  • Mzuvele High School
  • Ndabazezwe Lower Primary School
  • Ngazane Lower Primary
  • Nhlakanipho High School
  • Nkulisabantu Lower Primary
  • NqabakaZulu Comprehensive High School
  • Phakama Higher Primary
  • Phumelela Higher Primary
  • Phuthumani Primary
  • Shayamoya Lower Primary School
  • Sibonelo High School
  • Sivananda FET School
  • Siyanda Mazulu primary school
  • Thandimfundo Lower Primary School
  • Thandukwazi Higher Primary School
  • Tholamandla Higher Primary School
  • Zakhe High School
  • Dukemini Lower Primary School
  • Vuyiswa Mtolo High School
  • Vilakazi Junior Primary School
  • Zeph Dlomo High School
  • Zamokuhle Lower Primary School
  • Ekusizaneni Higher Primary School
  • Laerskool Eenheid Primary School

Related Townships

Notable People from KwaMashu

KwaMashu on film

  • 2008 film "Kwa Mashu: Still my Home" by director Owen 'Alik Shahadah in conjunction with South African arts centre Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre under K-CAP with Edmund Mhlongo (Executive Producer), based in KwaMashu. The film is about the history of the township.

References

References

  1. "Main Place KwaMashu". Census 2011.
  2. Raper, R.E.. "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names". [[Human Sciences Research Council (South Africa)]].
  3. (1970). "Standard Encyclopaedia of South Africa". Nasou.
  4. [http://rajpatel.org/2010/10/01/world-habitat-day/ World Habitat Day]. Rajpatel.org. Retrieved on 2012-02-10.
  5. [http://www.politicsweb.co.za/politicsweb/view/politicsweb/en/page71654?oid=145844&sn=Detail The ANC's coup in Kennedy Road]. Politicsweb.co.za. Retrieved on 2012-02-10.
  6. [http://abahlali.org/node/4961 Siyanda (A & B) March, Siyanda to Downtown KwaMashu, 14 April 2009]. Abahlali.org. Retrieved on 2012-02-10.
  7. "Buhle Park Primary School Admission". Modern Classroom Admin.
  8. (1 August 2008). "KwaMashu (2008)". IMDb.
  9. "STILL MY HOME – KwaMashu The Official Film Site". stillmyhome.com.

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