Logie naidoo biography examples

There's more to former eThekwini speaker Logie Naidoo than just politics (and a sharp sense of style); he's also a proud Durbanite who's passionate about his Indian heritage.

Born in the predominantly-Indian suburb of Tongaat, north of Durban, Naidoo says Heritage Day (24 September) is a day he holds dear to his heart.

"It's a time where I can celebrate my heritage, my origins with my friends and family," he says.

Of Tamil descent, Naidoo says he tries to reflect his origins in his everyday life - in both his dress sense, and his daily routines.

And he admits that not a day goes by without him starting his morning with a cup of masala chai (a type of Indian tea), and ending it off with a good curry.

But while he's proudly Indian, he's multi-cultural too - something Naidoo often tries to express in his fashion choices.

It's his love for his culture, and especially for Durban, which has seen Naidoo unashamedly celebrating his proud heritage at various public