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Rainbow Nation Rising: 30 Milestones of South Africa’s Democracy

by | May 30, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi | 0 Comments

What a momentous occasion we find ourselves celebrating this year. Three decades of democracy.  As South Africans stand on the cusp of our seventh ballot journey, now is the time to pause and reflect on the incredible journey that began on a transformative day in...
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The Beautiful Game That Built a Beautiful Nation

by | May 29, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi, news | 0 Comments

Soccer runs deep in the soul of this nation. When I see kids play barefoot on rocky dirt, visualising themselves as the next superstar, I understand soccer's power to uplift. When neighbours bond over matches, their cheers rising in harmony, I recognise the game's...
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Mothers, May You Feel Special Today and Every Day

by | May 12, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi | 0 Comments

Mother’s Day is a time to appreciate the care, empathy, and moral guidance mothers provide, often in subtle but powerful ways. They teach us, through their own quiet courage and grace, how to face challenges with resilience, navigate life with compassion, and embrace...
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My Thoughts & Prayers for The Flood-Stricken Communities In East Africa and Dubai

by | May 11, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi, news | 0 Comments

Sat Sri Akaal ji. What a heavy few weeks it has been in East Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The torrential downpours have caused so much devastation and difficulty. My heart goes out to all those affected. In Dubai, flights have been grounded, while schools and...
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My Tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on His 163rd Jayanti

by | May 7, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi | 0 Comments

I grew up hearing the name Rabindranath Tagore uttered with deep admiration and respect. To the people of India, he is Gurudev - the venerated teacher and guiding light. But, Mr. Tagore also represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement. With a poet's keen eye, he...
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Workers’ Day: Honouring the Value of Every Worker

by | May 4, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi | 0 Comments

This past Workers' Day was uplifting to witness the rallies and celebrations taking place across South Africa as we honoured the spirit and resilience of every worker who fuels the heartbeat of the nation's economy. In Cape Town, people gathered at the Athlone Stadium...
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Freedom is a Gift We Must All Treasure and Share

by | April 27, 2024 | Freedom day, Harbinder Singh Sethi | 0 Comments

Today, I join all South Africans in commemorating Freedom Day. When the sun rose on 27 April, 1994, it was the dawn of a new era of democracy. Millions cast their first vote in an election open to all. Though diverse in tongue and tradition, they were united by a...
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How the Spirit of Vaisakhi Samagam Brings Us Closer

by | April 25, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi, news | 0 Comments

I am excited to share with you some of the highlights from our recent Vaisakhi Samagam celebration here at Gurudwara Sahib Johannesburg. From the 19th to 21st April, we welcomed over 600 guests from all walks of life to commemorate this special time. The Vaisakhi...
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A Retrospective On Cape Town’s First Gurudwara Sahib

by | April 22, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi | 0 Comments

Fourteen years ago, the Cape Town Sikh community took a momentous step forward. The opening of the first Gurudwara Sahib marked a new chapter in the city's interfaith journey. As I reflect on the occasion, I swell with pride at how far they've come as a sangat. At the...
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Bringing People Together: How Vaisakhi Mela Celebrations Unite Us

by | April 14, 2024 | Harbinder Singh Sethi, news | 0 Comments

The Sikh New Year festival grips me with its profound significance. More than a celebration, it memorialises a defining episode for Sikhs worldwide.  When Guru Gobind Singh Ji summoned Sikhs in 1699, few anticipated the Guru's solemn vow. With sword in hand, the Guru...
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Mr. Sethi Wishes Everyone A Happy Lohri

by | Jan 14, 2024

As we welcome the warmth of the bonfire and the spirited rhythms of dhol, it is that special time of year when we unite to rejoice in the lively festival of Lohri. Mr. Harbinder Singh Sethi warmly extends his heartfelt wishes, hoping this celebration brings joy to...

Mr. Harbinder Singh Sethi Supports Upcoming Soccer Star

by | Dec 12, 2023

The faded dirt roads of the townships are a far cry from the pristine green grass of a professional soccer field. Yet this was the story of Siphelele Nyangintsimbi, a young prodigy whose feet danced to the rhythm of the ball and whose heart beats to the pulse of the...

Bringing Nourishment To The Needy Through A Food Drive

Bringing Nourishment To The Needy Through A Food Drive

by | Feb 25, 2024

The Gurudwara Sahib of Johannesburg has always stood as a place of giving. A place where strangers break bread as brothers and sisters; where all can find sustenance for body, mind and soul. And there is no greater gift than the gift of service. This is a truth that...

Mr. Harbinder Singh Sethi Brings Hope to Underprivileged Children

Mr. Harbinder Singh Sethi Brings Hope to Underprivileged Children

by | Feb 25, 2024

Tucked away in the quiet suburb of South Hills in Johannesburg sits an ordinary building with a face brick facade and slanting tin roof. But behind its humble exterior lies a place of refuge, nourishment, and opportunity for some of the city’s most vulnerable...