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Heritage Day: How South Africa’s Past Fuels Its Future

Heritage Day: How South Africa’s Past Fuels Its Future

South Africans marked Heritage Day on 24 September with events that highlighted the nation’s cultural wealth and the role of living heritage in shaping development. Academics from Stellenbosch University urged a focus on transforming traditions to drive social cohesion and economic growth. The holiday, once Shaka Day, now celebrates all cultural groups. Government policy aims to protect and leverage living heritage for contemporary challenges.