Heritage Day: English South Africans
South Africa celebrates National Heritage Day on 24 September 2015. We are a proud Rainbow Nation with 11 official languages across our beautiful country, and today we take a look at all our unique cultures that make us one of the most diverse countries in the world.
The South African English culture has been one of the defining elements in shaping our Rainbow Nation. The first immigrants arrived in 1820 and established Eastern Cape towns like Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown.
Population: 4 892 623 (2011 Census)
Famous English South Africans: Ernie Els, Percy Montgomery and Mark Shuttleworth.
Watch these videos on the role of English South Africans:
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