Cele, Henry b. 1949 d. November 2, 2007 Actor. Cele was widely known for his portrayal of the title role in SABC's "Shaka Zulu" miniseries. Born in Durban, South Africa, Henry "Black Cat" Cele was a goalkeeper for several professional soccer clubs prior to acting. He then landed the role of Shaka Zulu after playing Shaka in a South African stage production. Cele also played in "The Last Samurai" (1990), "Point of Impact" (1993) and "The Ghost and the Darkness" (1996). He also had major roles in South African movies and television...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Stellawood Cemetery, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Gorle, Robert Vaughan b. May 6, 1896 d. January 11, 1937 World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. In the First World War, he served as a Lieutenant in the 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. For the attack on Ledeghem Belgium, October 1, 1918, he was in command of a 18-pound canon in support of infantry. Seeing that the infantry was being driven back by intense German machine-gun fire, he brought his gun into action in the most exposed positions. Without hesitation, several times he galloped his gun in front of the leading infantry destroying...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Stellawood Cemetery, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hurley, Denis Eugene b. November 9, 1915 d. February 13, 2004 Roman Catholic Bishop. Ordained priest through the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. At the age of 31, he became the then-youngest Roman Catholic bishop in the world; it was a position in which he served for 45 years. He was a tireless and courageous opponent of apartheid and sought social, economic, and religious justice for all peoples throughout his life. At great personal risk he engaged in political opposition to the existing regimes in the Republic of South Africa, criticizing police terror...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous) Emmanuel Cathedral, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Smythe, Quentin George Murray b. August 6, 1916 d. October 22, 1997 World War II Victoria Cross Medal. He served as a Sergeant in the Royal Natal Carabineers. At Alem Hamza, Libya, on June 5, 1942, during an attack on an enemy strong-point Sergeant Smythe took command of the platoon when his officer was severely wounded. Although he was wounded in the head, he continued to lead the advance, stalking an anti-tank position, he attacked and captured it single-handed killing several of the enemy. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Durban Crematorium, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Wood, Richard d. April 15, 1838 Industrialist. One of the founders of Durban, South Africa. Signed the letter requesting that Gardiner found a mission at the Bay on March 14, 1835. He attended the meeting held at Port Natal on June 23, 1835, to plan the town of Durban and build a church; and he signed the petition of the same date to Sir B. D'Urban, asking that Natal be made a British colony. His wife and children, including his young son William, arrived at the Bay in Circe in September or October 1835; they lived with him...[Read More] Memorial at Old Fort Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
b. 1949 d. November 2, 2007
