World AIDS Day was first observed as a commemorative event on 01 December 1988 when Health Ministers from around the world met under the auspices of the World Health Organization and agreed on the concept of the day as creating an opportunity to pay special...
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign (16 Days Campaign) is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). Other key commemorative...
On this Tambo Month The father of South Africa’s democracy, Oliver Reginal Tambo was honoured in Gauteng where he resided with his family and birthplace, Eastern Cape on 27 October 2020. He was honoured with a 3-meter-high brass statue, which was unveiled at the OR Tambo...
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) was officially unveiled as a national heritage site by South Africa Heritage Resources (SAHRA) during its 200th commemoration on Thursday, 22 October 2020. It was officially declared a National Heritage Site in December 2018 by SAHRA. SAAO is the oldest...
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...
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