Heritage Day is a public holiday in South Africa, aimed at celebrating the diverse cultural heritage and rich history of the country. As a unique rainbow nation with various ethnicities and traditions, South Africa values the importance of embracing the cultural differences and perspectives of its ...
"The day is one of our newly created public holidays and its significance rests in recognising aspects of South African culture which are both tangible and difficult to pin down: creative expression, our historical inheritance, language, the food we eat as well as the land in which we live....
Heritage Day is on the 267th day of 2025. There are 98 days left in the year. Heritage Day Facts Date: Sep 24, 2025 National Also Called: Celebrations: Public functions, Cultural programs, Braai i The "rainbow nation" - South Africa has had a bloody history, but its cultural heri...
As a proudly South African-born company, the team atSweepSouthrecognises the importance of bringing such a special and honourable day to light. Heritage Day is more than just a publicholiday, it’s an opportunity to come together as a country and share in the uniqueness and beauty of our d...
The site has a superlative natural phenomena or areas of incredible natural beauty or aesthetic importance. The site represents the major stages of Earth’s history. This includes record of life, significant geomorphic or physiographic features, or significant on-going geographical processes landform dev...
In June, the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa suffered a historic defeat. The ANC, the party which brought the end of the apartheid regime, lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election onJune 1.This puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since...
"Key limits are water availability and fragility of some wildlife. It is now a cruise ship destination for round the Horn cruises—significantly enlarging day visits on some days." "Nearing 100,000 visitors per year, this fragile peninsula is approaching a tipping point. Careful planning of infr...
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The announcement was made at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Asuncion, Paraguay, underscoring the global importance of this unique traditional festival. China now boasts 44 cultural elements or practices, the most of the kind worldwide...
South Africa showcases its diverse cultural heritage through initiatives like the Robben Island Museum, which honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the struggle against apartheid. Across the region, governments are increasingly investing in the preservation of heritage sites and promoting cultural narrat...