The month of September is known as Heritage Month in South Africa. It is also when Zulu King Inkosi uShaka died.
The theme for this month is ‘reclaiming, restoring and celebrating our living heritage’.
In accordance with this milestone, the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Task Team (LTT) led by the Mayor Jabulile Mbele, conducted an outreach program on September 5. They visited the EnhlanoMkhize area in Ward 11 to celebrate the month of September and to sensitise people about the importance of going back to basics.
Mr Nkabinde the Operation Sakhume Sakhe (OSS) Chairperson gave people insight as to why OSS is so important in changing the lives of the people on the ground. The Mayor Mrs Mbele was accompanied by Deputy Mayor Cllr B Dlamini, who introduced the Mayor, Ward Councillor BE Nkala, Cllr NM Hlongwane and Izinduna zeNkosi, who were there to bless the OSS programme.
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The Mayor was very clear on heritage preservation as part of the remedy to the ills that troubles our society today. While addressing the packed hall, the Mayor appreciated the attendance and cited the importance of responding positively when the municipality calls community meetings.
She also gave a historical overview of heritage, with specific reference to the ‘back to basics’ approach on how people in the past used to live together in harmony. Ward Councillor Mr Nkala thanked the community for attending and making this event a success.
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