1 to 30 September
September is Heritage Month where South Africa recognises and celebrates the rich culture and traditions of our nation. Heritage Month is this year commemorated under the theme “Reimagine our heritage institutions for a new era”. The theme emphasises the importance of leveraging heritage as a foundation for building a dynamic, socially responsive, technologically innovative and economically inclusive future.
This year’s celebration will focus on how society in particular culture continues to evolve in the light of social, economic, and technological challenges. It will also focus on Museums as they are custodians of memory and knowledge,and are uniquely positioned to lead this shift.
They are at the heart of transformation as they are part of heritage sites that are traditionally tasked with the collection, preservation, and exhibition of cultural artefacts. Over the years there has been a need for museums to urgently reposition themselves as spaces of relevance, innovation, and community engagement.
Heritage is about remembering the past and shaping the future. South Africans will celebrate the day with a formal event in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape Province where President Cyril Ramaphosa is anticipated to deliver the keynote address.
