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Exploring the beauty of Sepedi culture | Heritage Month
Heritage day and month is an opportunity to celebrate and embrace one’s cultural background. This heritage month, IOL is highlighting and honouring South Africa’s diverse heritage by understanding and delving into South Africa’s rich and beautiful different cultures.
Exploring the ceremonies, cuisine at the heart of Venda culture this Heritage Month
Explore the vibrant culture of the Venda people, known for their beautiful traditions and delicious food, this Heritage Month!
Celebrating rich Xhosa culture, a journey through tradition | Heritage Month
The Xhosa people, the second-largest ethnic group in South Africa, are divided into various sub-groups.
Exploring the culture, food and fashion of the Zulu people | Heritage Month
Through the preservation of our customs, we can continue to celebrate and embrace the diversity that defines South Africa's heritage.
Exciting events for Heritage Day celebrations
South Africans celebrate the Heritage Day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa.
SABC1’s new talent search show 'uShuni Womhlaba' hits the TV screens
With South Africa's rich musical heritage and abundance of raw talent, uShuni Womhlaba is assured to become a must-watch event that will captivate audiences and launch new stars into the spotlight.
“Politicians can’t tell amabutho what to do,” Ngizwe Mchunu says about Mangosuthu Buthelezi funeral
Ngizwe Mchunu, the former radio personality, said no political agenda will be allowed at the funeral of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
WATCH: Zulu regiments take centre stage at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's funeral
Other than being a founder of the IFP (Inkatha Freedom Party), Buthelezi was also a Chief (Inkosi) of the Buthelezi clan in Mahlabathini.
Reed dance cut short as King Misuzulu pays homage to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi
The Zulu nation king has asked maidens to return home on Sunday to mourn the life of the late Zulu Prime Minister who passed away on Saturday morning, hours before the annual ceremony was set to kick off.