Clermont

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THE Clermont KwaDabeka Tourism Development’s aim is to give tourists a township experience and teach them about the history of Clermont and KwaDabeka - which goes back to 1848 when German settlers were brought to Natal by Jones Bergtheil, who bought a farm called Kranskloof.

award winning isicathamiya group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as well as other successful artists such as the Clermont Choir, Msawawa, and many more.

Clermont is a hub for arts and culture, and is home to the Grammy

EVENTS 1 Feb 15:30 Absa Premiership Soccer League: Golden Arrows vs SuperSport United – Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium. 29 Feb 15:30 Absa Premiership Soccer League: Golden Arrows vs Highlands Park – Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium. 7 Mar 18:00 Absa Premiership Soccer League: Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates – Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium. ENTERTAINMENT Clermont is a hub for arts and culture, and is home to the Grammy award winning isicathamiya group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as well as other successful artists such as the Clermont Choir, Msawawa, and many more. Contact 031 711 2326 for further information. The White House Café situated at 1164 Zazi Main Road is a vibey, relaxed venue where you can have your car washed while listening to some good music and enjoying a nice cold one and tasty braai meat. With good food, good music and an A-list clientele, the Comfort Zone (061 156 6068) is a popular and upmarket jazz lounge which maintains a smart dress code. Offering a true township experience, Tate’s Kasi Grill (082 833 1810) is a butchery where friends can enjoy some delicious shisanyama (grilled meat) while dancing to the sounds of popular local DJs and artists. ART & CULTURE Artist Thami Jali (076 790 5622) has turned his home into an art studio where he teaches young people fine art, pottery, sculpture and more, while allowing other artists to use his house as a platform from which to display their work. ATTRACTIONS Serving as a sanctuary for political activists during the apartheid era, the Catholic Church was built in 1938 after the Lutherans had invited the Roman Catholics to start a Mission in Clermont. Founded in 1858, the Lutheran Mission Station of Christiananburg is one of the oldest places of worship in Clermont. Every year, some 3 million people gather on pilgrimage at St John’s Apostolic Church – also known as KwaMasango. Clermont is also the birthplace of the Shembe religion, being the site of Isiah Shembe’s residence and temple before he moved to the Inanda Area. The Hindu Temple bears witness to former residents of Clermont – Indian farmers who sold their produce at local markets here and further afield. For further information on Clermont’s many places of interest, contact the Clermont KwaDabeka Tourism Office on 031 711 2326.

RESTAURANTS 334 Shisanyama ....................083 684 5751 Bukahleke.............................. 031 837 3968 The Comfort Zone031 368 7587 / 061 156 6068 Hlabikhefu Restaurant & Bar 031 707 5389 Shadow’s Tavern .................. 083 553 7898 Tate’s Kasi Grill ..................... 082 833 1810