Police celebrate cultural differences
"Understanding each others' cultures enhances service delivery as we get to know and understand our clients and co-workers regardless of their race."
The West Rand Cluster Police stations celebrated their heritage and diverse cultures by hosting their annual Heritage Day celebration on 30 September.
The celebration was held at Munsieville Stadium, with members of the police force dressed in the traditional clothes of the seTswana, Xitsonga, English and other cultures.
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Major General Anna Mateisi, Gauteng Women’s Network chairperson and the West Rand Cluster Commander arranged the event and ensured that all races, backgrounds and cultures were equally represented. It was the aim of the event to advertise racial equality, cultural respect and to teach respect in the workplace.
Attendees described the event as similar to a traditional African wedding as the West Rand Cluster Police made their entrance into the stadium clad in their colourful traditional attire. They sang songs of praise as they entered the stadium to embrace the seTwana tradition.
The Johannesburg East Cluster also entered the stadium and entertained the crowd with sharp Xitsonga dance moves.
Local cultural groups enchanted the audience with activities and performances. Each cluster had to prepare traditional cuisines and display their tradition.
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The cuisines and clusters were judged by a select group of judges. They had a difficult time choosing the winners as all the clusters conducted themselves well and displayed their cultures adequately. After lengthy deliberations, the Tshwane Central Cluster was awarded for their great depiction of the English culture and was declared the overall winners.
“Understanding each others’ cultures enhances service delivery as we get to know and understand our clients and co-workers, regardless of their race,” Mateisi said.
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The Gauteng Women’s Network thanked the Munsieville community for allowing the cluster police to use their facilities. They also thanked the stakeholders and participants who made a success of the event.
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