FINALISTS FOR 9TH ANNUAL GOLDEN SHIELD HERITAGE AWARDS

The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and SABC radio stations; Munghana Lonene FM, Phalaphala FM and Thobela FM announce the finalists for the 9th annual Golden Shield Heritage Awards in all the ten categories.

During Heritage month a public call was issued for nomination and closed early November 2022 with an impressive response from South African Heritage and Culture enthusiasts. The Adjudication panel consisted of Heritage practitioners from different heritage disciplines.

The following are finalists in the various categories:

National Living Treasure:

  • Ramadimetia Mphahlela and
  • Thomas Mafemane Kubayi

Local Government Commitment:

    • City of Cape Town
      •  Preferred Heritage Destination:
        • Mphebatho Cultural Museum and
        • Beaufort West Museum

Young Heritage Activist:

  • Mogale Sedibe and
  • Lutendo Mgagadeli AKA “Vendaboy”

Voice of Heritage:

  • Nomatlou Mahlangu and
  • Lucas Ntsimako

Heritage Journalism:

  • Bongani Pikinini and
  • Thapelino Medupe

Corporate Heritage Management:

  • Lufuno Netshituni

Heritage Education:

  • South African Heritage Publishers  and
  • Ms. Ndivhudzannyi Emelina Sigogo

Heritage Social Media Influencer:

  • Tinyiko Khoza

 

“Firstly I would like to extend my gratitude to South Africans for submitting nominations for the 9th Golden Shield Heritage Awards. Without your valuable time and contributions, we would not have these prestigious awards, where we get to appreciate the great work done by our Heritage Champions”, says Dr Ndivhoniswani Lukhwareni, Chief Executive Officer of the NHC.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in Meropa Casino, Polokwane from 16h00 to 21h00. South Africans are invited to join the ceremony online via Zoom ID: 934 8674 4007 or Facebook: @NationalHeritageCouncil, Enquiries: vip@nhc.org.za.

“Congratulations to the finalists and hope these awards will ignite you to continue doing the great work in preserving and promoting our country’s heritage,” adds Dr Lukhwareni.

For more information on the finalists, please visit: https://www.nhc.org.za/golden-shield-heritage-awards/

For Media interviews, please email: Ms. Tebogo Shilakwe: 084 597 8881; Email: t.shilakwe@nhc.org.za.

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