DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA, June 2, 2002: A group of Durban Tamil teachers left for Chennai, India, yesterday to take part in an intensive cultural and linguistic program being hosted by the Tamil University in Thanjavur. The 10-day course is being funded by the South African Tamil Federation, which has embarked on a drive to promote and preserve the language locally. The president of the Natal Tamil Federation, Bala Naidoo, said the organization selected five teachers for the program to ensure that children and adults studying Tamil in South Africa would receive the best education possible. “Our language and culture are slowly being eroded. We are exploring different avenues to ensure that our heritage is preserved. This program is one of many ventures we have on the cards,” said Naidoo.
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