The Pick n Pay team showed off their Zulu culture in many colours. Photo: Zell-Mari de Jager
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.
Tumelo Moloi, Gugulethu Nhlapo and Sipho Maseko won the BP Heritage Day dress-up competition. Photo: Supplied
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.
Sipho Maseko sporting Swati attire. Photo: Zell-Mari de Jager
The filling station became a hub of cultural pride, showcasing Zulu, Swati, Xhosa and Boere heritage.
Tumelo Moloi and Lorenzo Duvenage celebrate Heritage Day in front of the fire. Photo: Zell-Mari de Jager
Pick n Pay employees also joined in the celebrations, dressing up to represent the vibrant history of Zulu culture.
Phumzile Mkosi is a proud Zulu woman. Photo: Supplied
The evening was capped off with the mouth-watering aroma of meat sizzling on open fires across town.
Tshepo Motloung represents the Zulu culture. Photo: Zell-Mri de JagerThe Blue Bottle Boertjies sold mainly brandy and charcoal on Heritage Day. Photo: Zell-Mari de JagerZinhle Selepe and Kenneth Tshabalala sporting their best Zulu outfits. Photo: Zell-Mari de Jager
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Zell-Mari de Jager is a young and upcoming journalist. She has been working as the sole journalist for the Standerton Advertiser since May 2024. She covers a large variety of stories within her community and is an excellent photographer.
