New civil society organisation aims to preserve the legacy of the NIC

A new civil society organisation has been established to safeguard the legacy of the Natal Indian Congress (NIC), a group founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1894. This organisation, the Natal Indian Congress Legacy Foundation, is scheduled to be launched in 2027, following a resurgence in public interest regarding the NIC's historical role.

Maggie Govender, the Management Committee Convener of the foundation, clarified their purpose, stating that they are not a political party but a foundation dedicated to defending, protecting, and preserving the name, legacy, and intellectual property of the NIC. Their primary goal is to ensure that all NIC trademarks and copyrights are properly registered, as they aim to prevent any organisation from misappropriating the legacy.