POLOKWANE – Heritage Day is celebrated annually on 24 September. The public holiday is a day to celebrate our roots which includes traditional food and language.

A mix of various cultures has made South African food known for its delectable flavours which embezzles our heritage. Whether you enjoy some boerewors on the braai or shisa nyama, nibble on chakalaka and pap, spice it up with a bunny chow or enjoy the sweet taste of an Amarula Don Pedro, our food will surely make your mouth water.

It is not only our food that will get you excited. With 11 official languages (Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu), our languages are home to some of the most fun-to-say words. From aikona to Bobotie, biltong to babbelas – we love each other so much, that even cultural words are loved in various languages. 

Review spoke to learners from various cultures, to find out what their favourite word and food is in their culture. This what they had to say;