UMsunduzi and Ncome Museums

16/07/2026

UMsunduzi Museum commemorates Nelson Mandela Day which is celebrated every year on 18th of July, which is the birthday of Nelson Mandela. It is a public awareness day that encourages people to spend 67 minutes doing something positive for others, symbolizing the 67 years Mandela dedicated to public service and the fight for justice. People can be innovative and do other works of kindness on that day and even beyond the date. The initiative is meant to spread kindness through to humanity. In South Africa, Mandela Day is marked by individuals, schools, businesses, charities, and communities through activities such as:
Volunteering at schools, hospitals, or shelters.
Donating food, clothing, or books.
Cleaning parks, beaches, or neighbourhoods.
Planting trees and community gardens.
Supporting elderly people, children, and vulnerable communities.

13/07/2026

The uMsunduzi Museum’s Research, Information and Collection Department recently held a Discussion on the Accessibility & Inclusivity of the Disabled Community in Museums. Stemming from research done on the same topic, the event brought people with disabilities together with museum staff to discuss the ways in which accessibility can be improved in museums.

Partnerships with KwaZulu-Natal Museum, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Disability Support Unit and the Msunduzi Disability Forum took shape with an impactful programme.

Derrick Munyai from the UKZN Disability Support Unit presented how the University assists students with disabilities, noting for example how sign language interpreters follow Deaf students to their various lectures.

Nadine Franzsen from the uMsunduzi Museum presented her research findings on Accessibility & Inclusivity of the Disabled Community in Museums, noting the accessibility measures museums have implemented, as well as the disabled communities’ expectations and needs.

Dr Radikobo Ntsimane from the uMsunduzi Museum presented When Stories of Disability Take Back Stage: An Historiographical Imperative, noting that Historians and Curators should open themselves up to new perspectives and histories that include the stories of people with disabilities.

The event concluded with a tour through the KwaZulu-Natal Museum’s exhibition spaces highlighting accessibility measures such as a wheelchair ramp, a lift, Braille panels and interactive touch elements.

06/07/2026

📚 New Arrivals at Our Museum Library!
Discover the stories, voices and histories that have shaped South Africa's rich literary and cultural heritage. Our latest collection features compelling biographies, historical accounts, poetry, and literary works that celebrate remarkable individuals, communities, and pivotal moments in our nation's past.
Whether you're a learner, researcher, history enthusiast, or simply love a good book, these new additions offer fresh opportunities to explore our shared heritage and deepen your understanding of South Africa's diverse stories.
📖 Visit our Museum Library to browse the collection and start your next great read.

01/07/2026

Congratulations, Njabulo Mpungose! 🎉
The uMsunduzi Museum celebrates your outstanding achievement in completing your first Comrades Marathon. Your dedication, courage and perseverance are truly inspiring. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you and wish you every success as you continue to chase new goals and inspire others. The finish line is just the beginning—well done! 🏅👏

01/07/2026

Preserve the Past. Inspire the Future. Join Our Team.

22/06/2026

The month of June is an important month in South Africa known as Youth month . UMsunduzi Museum commemorates the brave students who took part in the Soweto Uprising of 1976 on the 16th of June , on this day, and the following days elsewhere, thousands of learners protested against the government's decision to force schools to use Afrikaans as a language of instruction.

The students believed that this policy was unfair and limited their educational opportunities. During the peaceful protest, many young people were injured or lost their lives. One of the most remembered victims was Hector Pieterson, whose death became a symbol of the struggle against apartheid.

15/06/2026

UMsunduzi Museum, in partnership with Kwazulu-Natal Museum and The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Disability Unit invites you to attend a discussion on:

Accessibility and Inclusivity of the Disabled Community in Museums.

Date: 24 June 2026

Time: 10:00 – 13:00

Venue: KwaZulu-Natal Museum, 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg.

RSVP to: [email protected]

12/06/2026

Good luck to every athlete taking part in the world's most prestigious ultramarathon. Your journey reminds us that with perseverance and heart, anything is possible.

18/05/2026

Source: The Witness | Your compass in the community

KZN Sport, Arts and Culture MEC said museums play a central role in building social cohesion.