On Thursday the 23rd of June 2016 the President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma paid an official visit to the area of Vulindlela in Pietermaritzburg. Joining the President were ministerial delegates from national office of Human Settlements led by Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Honourable Ravigasen Ranganathan Pillay, the KZN Provincial leadership, Traditional Leaders, leaders and representatives from various municipalities within the province, members of the provincial government, members of the civil societies, community members from Vulindlela and the surrounding areas, various stakeholders and members of the media.