Heritage Month 2004

1 - 30 September 2004

Celebrating our living heritage (“What we live”) in the 10th year of our democracy

WEEK 1: 1 – 7 SEPTEMBER

THEME: LAUNCH (MUSIC, THEATRE, DANCE)

Date	Province	Project	Venue	Contact
1	Eastern Cape	Launch of Heritage Month	Bisho	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Limpopo	Media launch	Polokwane	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
	KZN/DAC	Opening of Celebrating Living Heritage Festival	Univ. of Zululand Main 10:00-14:00	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov..za
1-4	Northern Cape	Artist Development Programme – workshops		Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
1-5	KZN/DAC	Celebrating Living Heritage Festival	Univ. of Zululand - Walter Gcabashe Chapel - Student Centre - Mtubatuba Town Hall	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov..za
1-7	Gauteng	Arts Alive	Newtown	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
1-30	Gauteng	Heritage exhibition on diverse cultures Museums of City of Johannesburg	Bus Factory Newtown -Museum Africa - James Hall Transport Museum - Bernberg museum - Johannesburg Art Gallery - Roodepoort museum - Hector Peterson museum	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	Azidl’ekhaya. Field research on story telling	eThekwini region (various venues)	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
3	KwaZulu-Natal	Multi cultural and cuisine festival	Uthukela district	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	Blouberg Municipality (Capricorn)	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
3-24	Gauteng	Ishashalazi theater festival	Windybrow Johannesburg	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
4	Eastern Cape	Build up for Heritage Day – performances, exhibitions, indigenous games	Gariep-Maletswai Municipality	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Free State	Launch of Heritage month	Basotho Cultural Village Qwa-Qwa	A Lubbe 015) 405 4680 lubbe@sac.fs.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	King Shaka day (schools) Dance and Attire Modeling – multicultural function Music festival Afrikaans Music festival	Port Shepstone Gingindlovu Nonguqa-Bulwer Hayfields	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
6	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	Tubatse Municipality (Sekhukhune)	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
6-11	Free State	Cultural festival	Mmabana Cultural Centre Thaba’Nchu	A Lubbe (015) 405 4680 lubbe@sac.fs.gov.za
7	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	Giyani Municipality (Mopani)	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za

WEEK 2: 8 – 14 SEPTEMBER

THEME: INDIGENOUS/TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRECTICES

DATE	PROVINCE	PROJECT	VENUE	CONTACT
8	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	University of Venda (Vhembe)	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
9	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	University of the North (Capricorn)	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
9-11	Gauteng	Dance festival – best of the regions’ developmental groups	Dance Factory Newtown	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
	Northern Cape	Artist Development Programme – youth development and advancement of women in the music industry.		Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
10	Eastern Cape	Amathole District Arts Exhibition & Festival Audit of the Heritage Sites and formation of Heritage Forums Traditional banquet “Sibuyel’Embo”	Nqadu Great Place Chris Hani district Raymond Mhlaba Centre	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
10	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	Bohlabela District Municipality	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
10-12	KwaZulu-Natal	Reed Dance (Umkhosi Whomhlanga)	Enyokeni: KwaNongoma	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
11	Eastern Cape	Drama Festival Sondela Youth Festival (10-12)	Maletswai Municipality	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Free State	Big show: cultural festival	Mmabana Cultural Centre Thaba’Nchu	A Lubbe (015) 405 4680 lubbe@sac.fs.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	Indigenous Music Festival	KwaZashuke	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
	Mpumalanga	Educational: story telling, oral history, traditional cuisine, indigenous games, traditional leaders	Matsulu Youth Centre	Tim Gama 083 418 1029
	Northern Cape	SAPO Choral Eisteddfod	Northern Cape Theatre 12:00	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
13	DAC/Eastern Cape	Images of Living Treasures – opening of photographic exhibition Workshops: On tradition, rituals and custo With traditional healers	De Beer’s Art Gallery NAHECS Reading Room	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov..za
	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	Waterberg District Municipality	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
13-16	Eastern Cape	Nation Building – school project	4 schools: Matatiele, Mzimkhulu, Mt Ayliff and Mt Frere	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
13-16	DAC/Eastern Cape	Movies on African experiences	Univ. Fort Hare (evening - green auditorium)	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov.za
	Free State	Workshops: oral history, storytelling, archives and genealogical research	Ladybrand Excelsio Thaba Patsoa Tweespruit	A Lubbe (015) 405 4680 lubbe@sac.fs.gov.za
14	Eastern Cape	Collection and preservation of oral tradition recordings	Bumbane Great Place	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
14	DAC/Eastern Cape	Workshop 3: leaders of indigenous African religious groups	NAHECS Reading room	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov.za
	Limpopo	Academic public lectures on the wars of resistance in general, but also with specific reference to King Sekhukhune I	Feta Gomo Municipality	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
	Limpopo	Dinner with Management of Anglo Platinum Mines (MEC and Mayors) – to seek commitment for investing in developments at Tjate information center and cultural village	Polokwane	Office of MEC (015) 295 7474
14-15	KwaZulu-Natal	SA History and Culture workshop	Talana Museum	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407

WEEK 3: 15 – 21 SEPTEMBER

THEME: ICONS OF SOUTH AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE AND THEIR STORIES

DATE	PROVINCE	PROJECT	VENUE	CONTACT
15	DAC/Eastern Cape	Workshop 4: producers of indigenous music	NAHECS Reading room	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov.za
	Limpopo	Guided tour of the Tjate Heritage site Cleansing and healing ceremony (evening)	Tjate Tjate	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
16	DAC/Eastern Cape	Workshop 5: history of Kingdomship and Chieftainship Academic seminars: 1. Role and responsibility of the living treasures in revitalizing our cultural traditions 2. How living treasures have demonstrated their role as a means of affirming our cultural identity 3. How living treasures have provided proof of excellence in the application of skills and techniques Concert: Tribute to Living Human Treasures (evening)	NAHECS Reading room Senate Room U.F.H. Sports Complex	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov.za
	Limpopo	Main event: unveiling of monument of King Sekhukhune I	Tjate	M J Rapholo (015) 299 7719 ratholoj@sac.norprov.gov.za
17	Eastern Cape	Art Exhibition and Festival	Mgqesha Great Place	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	DAC/Eastern Cape	Film festival: Celebrating living human treasures	Mgqesha Great Place	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov.za
	Free State	Honouring veterans, heroes from the community, prestige lecture honouring Mantsopa Makheta	Bloemfontein	A Lubbe (015) 405 4680 lubbe@sac.fs.gov.za
17-18	Eastern Cape	Indigenous music festival and craft fair	Alfred Nzo District municipality	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Gauteng	Sasol National Choral Festival	Johannesburg City Hall	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
18	Eastern Cape	Build up for Heritage Day – performances, exhibitions, indigenous games	Elundini	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	Eastern Rendezvous Regional Heritage Celebrations	Durban Umvoti Municipality	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
18-19	Eastern Cape	Choral festival	O R Tambo Distric Municipality (Umtata)	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Gauteng	Puisano jazz programme	Mega Music Newtown	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
19	Eastern Cape	St Marks Anglican Church Heritage celebrations	Ntsika Yethu Municipality	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	Traditional and Natural Healers Praise and Creative Poetry (King Shaka, King Cetshwayo, etc.) Bhaca Music Festival	Silverglen Nature Reserve, Durban Ubombo Matatiele	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
20	Eastern Cape	Visiting Heritage sites and building in the district	Port Elizabeth	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Northern Cape	Culture in the Garden (indigenous/traditional music and dance associated with different life experiences and rights of passage such as marriage	Kutlwanong Sports Ground 09:00-16:00	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
20-23	Free State	Debates on the role of Living Heritage in MR, Social Cohesion, Reconciliation and Nat. Identity at: Extraordinary sitting of the Free State Provincial Legislature Lesedi radio Junior City Council (Mangaung) Junior City Council (Matjhabeng)	Bloemfontein	A Lubbe (015) 405 4680 lubbe@sac.fs.gov.za
21	Eastern Cape	Visiting Heritage sites and building in the district	Uitenhage & Despatch	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Northern Cape	Launch of Setswana Mathematics Terminology “On My Birthday” – drama production	Evening Northern Cape Theatre 17:00	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za

WEEK 4: 22 – 28 SEPTEMBER

THEME: NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON THE ROLE OF LIVING HERITAGE IN MORAL REGENERATION, SOCIAL COHESION, PVERTY ALLEVIATION, NATIONAL BUILDING, RECONCILIATION AND THE FORGING OF A NATIONAL IDENTITY

DATE	PROVINCE	PROJECT	VENUE	CONTACT
22	Eastern Cape	Indigenous Music intruments	NMMM	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	Story telling festival	Botanical Gardens Durban	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
	Northern Cape	Language Rights Awareness Campaign Drama production from 2 regions – Namaqua and Siyanda	Arena 14:00 Northern Cape Theatre 17:00	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
22-23	Gauteng	Heritage Colloquium: Celebrating our living heritage in the 10^th year of democracy	Constitutional Hill Johannesburg	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
22-26	Mpumalanga	National Gold Panning Championship	Pilgrims Rest	Ms C Rowe 082 871 9553
23	Eastern Cape	Indigenous Knowledge Systems workshop District Heritage Day Exposure to sport veterans	Steytlerville Qamata Great Place NMMM	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Northern Cape	Launch of parliamentary terminology Drama production – 2 regions (Franscis Baard and Pixley)	Northern Cape Legislature 10:00 Northern Cape Theatre 17:00	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
23-25	Eastern Cape	Cultural Festival for Heritage month	Chris Hani District Municipality	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
24	DAC	Hand-over ceremony: Anti apartheid material (Netherlands to SA) Archival material (SA to Namibia)	Pretoria (African Window or Pres. Guesthouse)	V Ndima (012) 337 8341 Vusi.Ndima@dac.gov.za
	Eastern Cape	Celebrating Heritage Day: performances, speakers, displays Main event	All district municipalities, homes of Kings and Chiefs, Royal Places E P Rugby Stadium	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
24	Free State	Main celebrations: formal and informal programme	Mokohare/ Smithfield	A Lubbe (015) 405 4680 lubbe@sac.fs.gov.za
	Gauteng	Antique heritage market	Melrose House Tshwane 09:00-15:00	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	Kind Shaka Day	KwaDukuza (Stanger)	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
	Limpopo	Launch of Mapungubwe		Premier’s office (Limpopo) (015) 295 7474
	Mpumalanga	Main event: parade, address by Premier, exhibitions, cultural performances	Kriel soccer field 08:00	T Makwetla F Magagula (013) 766 5032
	Northern Cape	Unveiling of the Greenpoint Memorial Launch: Enter the light (life histories and stories form the Khomani San in the Kalahari) Battle of the DJs	Greenpoint (Kimberley) Unknown Galeshewe Open Arena 18:00	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
24-26	KwaZulu-Natal	Awesome Africa Indigenous Music Festival	Albert Park Durban	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
25	KwaZulu-Natal	Regional Heritage Celebration	Swayimane	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
	Northern Cape	Gospel concert	Odeon 14:00	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
25-26	Gauteng	Sivum’ingoma Festival	Johannesburg City Hall	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
26	Eastern Cape	Library promotion - awareness programme	Elundini	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
	Gauteng	City to city heritage race (one of the oldest marathons – started in 1903)	Johannesburg to Pretoria	Ms L Mvanana (011) 355 2512 nomvulant@gpg.gov.za
	KwaZulu-Natal	Indigenous Music Festival	Lay Centre	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
	Northern Cape	African Rendezvous Choral Festival	Langley Resort Northern Cape Theatre	Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
26-29	Eastern Cape	Traditional initiation schools conference	East London	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
27-28	KwaZulu-Natal	Cultural Activities competitions (phase 1)	Ulundi	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407
29	Eastern Cape	Interpretation of Heritage Legislation workshop	Chris Hani District Council	Denver Webb (040) 609 5894 Denver@sacmobp.ecape.gov.za
30	Northern Cape	Unveiling of the Abraham Esau Memorial		Patricia Mabula 082 710 346 Imabula@ds.ncape.gov.za
30/09 – 02/10	KwaZulu-Natal	Cultural Activities competitions (phase 2)	Newcastle	Prof. Dlamini (035) 874 3407

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