A successful event hosted by the Umphakatsi wemaSwati Traditional Council took place at the Springs Civic Centre on September 21.

The attendees of the event were dressed up in various traditional attire. City of Ekurhuleni senior manager of heritage and museum services in the community services department, Rambau Fhatuwani, said there is more that needs to be done to unite the various cultures in the communities.

He said that they would love to have all the cultures under one roof and celebrate the heritage of the country through music and dance.

“Heritage Day should be celebrated and embraced by everyone, and we have plans in the future to cater to all diversities, like different tribes and races,” said Fhatuwani.

Izimbali Zamantungwa and Joe Nina were able to entertain the attendees with traditional dancing and music.

The council’s secretary general, Bheki Simelane, told the publication that the day was successful and thanked everyone who celebrated the culture of Swatis and other tribes.

“People came out wearing their beautiful traditional attire to celebrate with us and listened to the speakers about what we need to do to preserve our cultures and respect the women and children.

“The delegates from the Eswatini royal families were here. It was an amazing day for us with good dancing from the young girls,” said Simelane.

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