Comprehensive Historical Records
Explore detailed passenger records, ship manifests, and family connections from the indenture period
152,271
Indian Labourers
Names, villages, ages, and families who shaped SA history
384
Ship Journeys
From Indian ports to Durban - find your family's voyage
565
Employers
Sugar plantations, estates, and industries across Natal
51
Years of Indenture
1860-1911: South Africa's Indian diaspora begins
The Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre preserved the records of 152,271 Indian indentured labourers. We built SA Indian Routes to make this data searchable and accessible — helping descendants connect with their roots and researchers understand this important chapter of history.
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Between 1860 and 1911, over 150,000 Indians arrived in Natal as indentured labourers. This database preserves their arrival records, helping descendants trace their family history and connect with their heritage.
