As South Africa marks Heritage Month this September, government will host a number of activities to give citizens an opportunity to embrace their cultures and those of others. The theme for this year’s Heritage Month is: ‘25 Years of Democracy: Celebrating South Africa’s literary classics in the year of Indigenous languages’. “During this Heritage Month, we celebrate, honour and pay special tribute to the authors of South Africa literary classics and our indigenous languages. The United … [Read more...] about Celebrate heritage through indigenous languages
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Could this be because of Braai Day?
The power system is currently stable with no load shedding anticipated, said Eskom on Friday. "Eskom continues to make progress with its maintenance programme even though the system remains tight," said the power utility. Eskom encouraged customers to continue to use electricity efficiently throughout the day and to encourage friends and family to do the same. - SAnews.gov.za Have a look and see the origin of Heritage Day HERE: A Shaka (Charka) Day lesson in Political Correctness … [Read more...] about Could this be because of Braai Day?
In celebration of Heritage Day
The following speech was delivered by Athol Trollip at Mandela Peace Park, Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, in celebration of Heritage Day: Democrats, fellow South Africans, welcome to Mandela Peace Park – an iconic location where our late uTata Madiba gave his first speech in the Eastern Cape as President of South Africa. It is a great privilege to stand here on Heritage Day, representing the values and principles that Nelson Mandela spent his life fighting for. In the words of our beloved … [Read more...] about In celebration of Heritage Day
A Shaka (Charka) Day lesson in Political Correctness
Loving the rain on 24 September 2014 I tweeted: National Braai Day in #portelizabeth is turning into National Stew Day as the rain buckets down! After a number of retweets I got a reply thus: @MyPE #portelizabeth Great news. Rain is always welcome - drought cycle. Who declared Heritage Day to be "National Braai Day" anyway? And one more reply as follows: @kupidobaron @MyPE #portelizabeth #24 Sept is Heritage Day, braai if you want. We can't reduce the profundity of this day. … [Read more...] about A Shaka (Charka) Day lesson in Political Correctness
Celebrating Heritage and Diversity
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is honouring Heritage Day by hosting a two-day diversity dialogue with staff this week. This initiative will bring employees together - from senior level executives to interns, to exchange information through dialogue. Staff will share their personal stories and experiences, express perspectives and clarify viewpoints with the aim of developing solutions to organisational concerns. The dialogue sessions, which take place today (Monday, 22 September) … [Read more...] about Celebrating Heritage and Diversity
Nelson Mandela Bay Heritage Day activities
Nelson Mandela Bay will be a hive of activities on Heritage Day tomorrow (Tuesday, 24 September) with three important events taking place in our city renowned for its struggle and cultural heritage. Heritage Day Debate The first of three events will kick off at 11am at the Nangoza Jebe Hall when Percy Lamani, well-known KQ FM and Bay TV presenter, leads a Heritage Day Debate where the topic “What does heritage mean to you as a young person?” will be discussed. He will enjoy the company of … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Heritage Day activities
Be part of making South Africa a safer place this Heritage Day
Our country is a melting pot of cultures; and Heritage Day is about celebrating and preserving all of the traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation of South Africans. “Begin a culture of safety in your home, your street or even in your community,” suggested Martin Kriel, Managing Director of ADT Security’s East Coast Region. “It is important that communities present a united front against crime. We work closely with numerous Residents’ Associations and Neighbourhood … [Read more...] about Be part of making South Africa a safer place this Heritage Day
Ward 9 Newsflash
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 9. HERITAGE DAY: Be on the look out! On Wednesday, 19 September 2012, the DA Branch Committee members and myself will be distributing a pamphlet and something to 'spice up your Heritage Day' at some robots in our ward. Heritage Day will be held nationally on Monday, 24 September 2012, but seeing as this is a public … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash
Will you be able to handle these events this Weekend?
I for one think that I will end up whimpering quietly over a Braai Day fire, staring into the bottom of an ice cold Fanta Brown, after rushing from event to event. Just a small foretaste of what is happening in PE This weekend: Saturday 24 September 2011 8:00 am - Northern Arts Festival 8:00 am - Celebrity Sixes Cricket at Kemsley Park (Police Grounds), Mount Croix 9:00 am - New Brighton Wine Festival at Red Location Museum, Port Elizabeth 9:00 am - Carlson Gracie Africa Cup at … [Read more...] about Will you be able to handle these events this Weekend?
Heritage Day Celebration
In celebration of Heritage Day on 24 September 2011, Bayworld entry will be free for all to the whole complex. The public is encouraged to pay the complex visit and enjoy a variety of activities planned for the day. The activities include behind the scenes tour of the Snake Park, behind the scenes tours of Cinderella Collection, Penguin March and crocodile feeding and much more. Editors Notes: How about a FISH BRAAI? There is a variety of interesting displays in the museum to enchant … [Read more...] about Heritage Day Celebration
Lets be Careful on the Roads This Weekend
Transport Minister Sbusiso Ndebele has called on road users to obey the rules of the road this upcoming long weekend. The nation celebrates Human Rights Day on Monday, 21 March, which is a public holiday. "We call upon all road users to obey all rules and exercise human rights on our roads. We also urge motorists to drive with their headlamps on at all times," he said, adding that traffic law enforcement officers will be on the lookout as part of the Make Roads Safe campaign and new … [Read more...] about Lets be Careful on the Roads This Weekend
Bayworld Family Event
Bayworld invites all residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to participate in a SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT over the upcoming long weekend, 20 to 21 March 2011. Reduced admission for adults, R20 (half price) and children FREE accompanied by a paying adult. The programme for the day includes activities not routinely available to the public, such as crocodile feedings, behind the scenes visits at the Snake Park, a penguin experience, shark and tropical fish feeding, viewing of museum collection stores and … [Read more...] about Bayworld Family Event
