Heritage Month in September and Heritage Day on 24 September in particular is celebrated annually to mark our nation’s diverse culture and heritage. This year the celebrations will take place virtually due to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 theme for Heritage Month is “Celebrating South Africa’s...
In South Africa the month of August is observed as a month to commemorate women, with Women’s Day on 09 August. This is an opportunity to celebrate women's achievements and the important role that women of all races and religions have played and continue to...
The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) an agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, is sad to hear of the massive loss of Seaparankwe Andrew Mlangeni, the anti-apartheid stalwart who was the last surviving member of the Rivonia Trialist, departed today...
The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, mourns the sudden passing of Dr Thulani Mbuli, Chairperson of the board who departed on Thursday, 09 July 2020. Dr Mbuli served as Chairperson of the NHC Board...
On 19 June 2020, the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute (CMMI) and the National Heritage Council (NHC) in partnership with Department of Sport, Arts & Culture launched the 2020 countdown to the Year of Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke. Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Hon. Nathi Mthethwa, officially launched the 150 days’ countdown to...
The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC), an agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has opened its 2020 call for funding of national heritage projects that promote and develop national heritage activities. Support through funding of heritage projects is given priority to...
An exciting title for a book, Boardroom Dancing, that appears to have no relation to heritage was reviewed by Adv. Sonwabile Mancotywa who proved that culture has a significant impact in “boardrooms”. The book authored by Nolitha Fakude, corporate activist, advocate for diversity an inclusion and...
The National Heritage Council (NHC) sends sincere condolences to the AbaThembu Royal Family of Mtirara, Zanomthetho’s mother, children, siblings, AbaThembu people and South Africans comfort on this sad and untimely passing of the well-loved energetic visionary Nkosi Zanomthetho Tembinkosi Mtirara, grandson of Regent King Jongintaba. He...
Adv. Sonwabile Mancotywa- Chief Executive of the NHC- For me the late Dr Joseph Mshengu Shabalala was not only a musical icon, but he served this country as one of its finest cultural heritage ambassadors. One cannot finish a statement without mentioning, amongst others, Mama...
The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Arts, Sports and Culture honoured champions of heritage with their golden shields for their selfless contribution in preserving and promoting our heritage. South Africa’s only heritage awards were hosted in Meropa...
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