Today the country of South Africa celebrated its annual Heritage Day, a national holiday to honor the diverse cultures of the nations’ people. Every 24th of September, South Africans may wear ...

In an address marking Heritage Day in 1996, former President Nelson Mandela stated, "When our first democratically-elected government decided to make Heritage Day one of our national days, we did so ...

Arts and Culture leads Heritage Month activities to foster social cohesion and nation building. September marks Heritage Month celebrations in South Africa and this year's theme is "Our indigenous ...

1. Milk Tart. As far as South African desserts go, Milk Tart, or Melktert, is a total classic.This simple yet delicious dessert consists of a smooth, creamy filling made from milk, eggs, and sugar ...

Opinion - Should we spend Heritage Day celebrating our culture or is it okay just to have fun? Young people interviewed by GroundUp had different views on the subject.

Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day. In KwaZulu-Natal, Heritage Day was firstly known as Shaka Day, in commemoration of the Zulu King, Shaka.

September is regarded as Heritage Month and South Africa celebrates Heritage Day on Sept. 24. However, due to embassy schedule conflicts and travel concerns, the event was pushed up to Sept. 16.

Heritage Day commemorates South Africa’s rich cultural diversity, and this is often celebrated with food and food traditions. ... The boerie roll, meanwhile, is a South African take on a hotdog.

UNESCO Offices in Africa celebrated African World Heritage Day on May 5, 2021 with a series of activities rooted in the African Union's 2021 theme "Arts, Culture and Heritage" and aimed to promote and ...

Celebrated every year on 24 September, South Africans across the country are encouraged to take the time out to appreciate the diversity of the nation by celebrating their traditions and beliefs. Our ...