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Mahatma Gandhi and Herman Kallenbach blue plaque

Johannesburg, South Africa

Mahatma Gandhi and Herman Kallenbach blue plaque

Originally known as the The Kraal, this home was built by the architect Herman Kallenbach. From 1908-1909, Kallenbach lived here with his friend, Mohandas Gandhi. During these years Gandhi deepened his philosophy of non-violent struggle, called Satyagraha. Turning away from a life of wealth and comf

ort, both men embraced ideals of simple living, self discipline and manual labour.

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