While many residents celebrated Heritage Day at home with a tjoppie and a doppie, some essential workers brightened up their workplaces with a touch of culture.

Employees at the BP filling station marked the occasion by wearing traditional cultural attire and awarding prizes to the best-dressed staff.

Gugulethu Nhlapo took first place in her Zulu attire, Sipho Maseko claimed second place representing Swati culture, and Tumelo Moloi came third in full Zulu dress.

The filling station became a hub of cultural pride, showcasing Zulu, Swati, Xhosa and Boere heritage.

Pick n Pay employees also joined in the celebrations, dressing up to represent the vibrant history of Zulu culture.

The evening was capped off with the mouth-watering aroma of meat sizzling on open fires across town.