EDITOR’S NOTE

Heritage Day is one of the public holidays in South Africa that was created in our new democracy.

In 1996, on Heritage Day, former President Nelson Mandela said:

“When our first democratically elected government decided to make Heritage Day one of our national days, we did so because we knew that our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our new nation.”

South Africa has a history of our differences dividing us, but Heritage Day is there to show us that our diverse cultural beliefs, traditions and backgrounds should be celebrated and embraced.

This week, learn what other MavericKIDS think of Heritage Day, why we celebrate our heritage and what heritage sites you can visit.

Until next time!