Luthuli Museum

03/09/2026

🌍 Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Recruitment Programme at Luthuli Museum 🎓

On 1 September 2026, the Luthuli Museum, in partnership with the US Consulate Durban, successfully hosted an information and recruitment programme for Grade 10 and Grade 11 learners.
The session welcomed learners and educators from local schools and provided valuable insight into the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Programme, a prestigious 9-day academic and leadership programme that will be held in Rwanda in 2027, as well as the Online College Prep Workshop.

Participants gained valuable insights into the application process, academic opportunities, leadership development, and the many benefits of joining this internationally recognized programme.

The initiative targeted high-achieving Grade 10 and Grade 11 learners who demonstrate strong academic potential and leadership qualities, encouraging them to pursue global educational opportunities and prepare for future success. Interested learners were invited by the US Consulate Durban to apply for the two-week programme.

The Luthuli Museum extends its sincere appreciation to the US Consulate Durban, participating schools, educators, and learners for contributing to an inspiring and informative engagement.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

🌸 Closing Women's Month with Stories, Inspiration & Community 🌸

The Luthuli Museum was proud to partner with A Chorus of Rustics in celebrating the close of Women's Month through an inspiring programme that honoured the voices, achievements, and invaluable contributions of women in our communities.

As a community-based organisation, A Chorus of Rustics continues to empower individuals through literature, leadership development, and the promotion of a culture of reading and writing. The event provided a vibrant platform for writers, readers, and community members to engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences, and celebrate the women who continue to shape and strengthen our society. The speakers addressed a number of empowering topics related to women, their positions and role in society.

Hosting this programme at the Luthuli Museum reaffirmed our commitment to preserving heritage, promoting learning, and creating spaces for dialogue and community engagement.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to A Chorus of Rustics, the speakers, participants, and guests whose contributions made this a memorable and fitting conclusion to Women's Month.

✨ Together, we celebrate the power of storytelling, the strength of women, and the importance of community.

23/08/2026

📚⚖️In pursuit of academic excellence, many South African schools have transformed Saturdays into regular school days to provide learners with additional opportunities to improve their academic performance. Following this trend, the Luthuli Museum, in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Howard College School of Law, hosted a Moot Court Competition for high schools.

The competition provided learners with an opportunity to develop their legal knowledge, public-speaking abilities, critical thinking and courtroom skills. It also created an avenue for final-year UKZN law students to fulfil their community-service commitments by engaging with and mentoring high school learners.

Two schools participated in the competition. Nkosibomvu Secondary School with Bongimpilo Mntungwa and Ziphelele Maphumulo assuming the roles of applicants and Verulam with Ryan Pramlall and Abongwe Dlamini appearing on behalf of the respondents.

The proceedings were presided over by a distinguished panel of legal professionals, comprising Ma’am Memka, who previously served as a Judge of the Pietermaritzburg High Court; Ma’am Mthembu of Mthembu and Associates; and Advocate Zulu of the Durban Society of Advocates. Their expertise and guidance added significant value to the competition and provided learners with an authentic courtroom experience.

Verulam Secondary School emerged as the overall winner. The school’s Abongwe Dlamini was further recognised for her exceptional advocacy skills and was awarded the Best Oralist Award.

Abongwe also received a commitment letter from the UKZN Howard College School of Law. The university committed to contributing towards a portion of her tuition fees should she successfully complete matric, pursue a career in Law and enrol at the university. ⚖️📚✨