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#HeritageMonth2022: Displaying unity in cultural diversity

Today is Heritage Day (September 24)!

September 24, 2022

Fanie Mthupha 1 minute read

To observe the day and marvel at the great richness of our cultures, staff at Caxton Local Media offices, in Ravenswood, dressed in traditional attire symbolic of the diverse South Africans who work here.

39HERITAGE(5)_40862 — Celebrating South Africa's diversity and cultural heritage.

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39HERITAGE(2)_39056 — Staff at Caxton East Rand got into the spirit of Heritage Day with a collection of traditional outfits to celebrate their diversity.

39AFHERITAGE(8)_55074 — axton staff dressed up in bright and colourful traditional outfits to celebrate Heritage Day.

39AFHERITAGE(2)_50168 — #HeritageDay: Celebrating the rich diverse heritage of the South African people.

39AFHERITAGE(5)_80287 — Commemorating South Africa's cultural diversity.

39AFHERITAGE(9)_04039 — #HeritageDay: Celebrating the rich diverse heritage of the South African people.

39HERITAGE(1)_26842 — Staff at Caxton East Rand got into the spirit of Heritage Day with a collection of traditional outfits to celebrate their diversity.

39HERITAGE(4)_50268 — #HeritageMonth2022: Showcasing SA’s cultural identity and beauty.

39AFHERITAGE(3)_24582 — Celebrating South Africa's diversity and cultural heritage.

39AFHERITAGE(1)_65450 — Caxton staff dressed up in bright and colourful traditional outfits to celebrate Heritage Day.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today be at the Union Buildings, leading the nation in celebrating South Africa’s indigenous music and its immense contribution to sport, arts, culture and heritage.
Heritage Month (September) is celebrated annually to mark our nation’s diverse culture and heritage.

Government has called on all South Africans to use Heritage Month to foster greater social cohesion, nation building and a shared national identity.

According to the South African Government (www.gov.za), the celebration of Heritage Month has created a conducive environment for all people to embrace and celebrate what was inherited from preceding generations.

We call on all South Africans to support the culture of reading and incorporate it into their daily lifestyles.

Government pointed out that it is important to encourage youngsters to visit a library and start reading at an early age so that they grow up with the passion for reading as this develop a broader vocabulary and increased general knowledge.

President @CyrilRamaphosa will tomorrow, National #HeritageDay, at the Union Buildings, lead the nation in celebrating South Africa’s indigenous music and its immense contribution to sport, arts, culture and heritage. #Heritageday #HeritageMonth #heritagemonth2022 @PresidencyZA pic.twitter.com/GZW7QbAQTa

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) September 23, 2022