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What does Heritage Day mean to you?

See the answers of some locals on our recent survey question which was: "What does heritage day mean to you?"

Dianne Granger, Rynfield: "It's a public holiday on which we can appreciate our cultures and, of course, enjoy Braai Day."
Dianne Granger, Rynfield: “It’s a public holiday on which we can appreciate our cultures and, of course, enjoy Braai Day.”
Werner Verwey, Benoni: "I think it is a good thing, as families, as well as people from the same cultures, get together."
Werner Verwey, Benoni: “I think it is a good thing, as families, as well as people from the same cultures, get together.”
Milton Mhlongo, Cloverdene: "As a Zulu man I'm proud. It's an off day on which I can wear traditional Zulu clothes."
Milton Mhlongo, Cloverdene: “As a Zulu man I’m proud. It’s an off day on which I can wear traditional Zulu clothes.”
Rob van der Heever, Rynfield: "I think Heritage Day is just another useless public holiday, because it is a waste of time."
Rob van der Heever, Rynfield: “I think Heritage Day is just another useless public holiday, because it is a waste of time.”
Reinhardt Verwey, Benoni: "Our parents still tell us stories about our cultural history every now and again."
Reinhardt Verwey, Benoni: “Our parents still tell us stories about our cultural history every now and again.”

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