Interesting facts about Heritage Day and South Africa

Being Heritage Day today (September 24), here are some facts you should know:

• Heritage Day is unofficially known in South Africa as Braai Day or National Braai Day.
• Africans make up 79% of South Africa’s population, 9% are coloured, 9% are white, while Indians / Asians account for 2.5%, and 0.5% classify themselves as “other”.

• As of 1997, South Africa recognises 11 official languages and gives all of them equal status.

• Before 1995, when the date was made a national public holiday, it was known as Shaka Day in KwaZulu-Natal to commemorate the legendary Zulu King Shaka, who was instrumental in bringing different Zulu clans together to form the Zulu nation.
• The day was renamed Heritage Day under the post-apartheid government.

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