What is Heritage Day about in South Africa?

South Africa Celebrates Heritage Day on September 24th. It is a public holiday that celebrates the nation’s rich cultural diversity by recognizing the various cultures, traditions, and histories of its people, fostering national unity, and encouraging the preservation of cultural heritage. Celebrated with food, music, and traditional attire, the day also honors notable figures and historical events, such as King Shaka, and aims to promote understanding and social cohesion among different communities.

Sr Columbia and some of the staff at Rosary House in their traditional dress on Heritage Day
24th September 2025.