DocumentMedia statement

President Ramaphosa to lead National Heritage Day celebrations in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

The PresidencyRef: GOVNEWS-10420 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

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Collected on 26 September 2026

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What this means

This is a Presidency media statement announcing the 2026 National Heritage Day celebrations. It says President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the event on 24 September 2026 at Bongolethu Sport Stadium in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, under a theme focused on living heritage, unity and social cohesion.

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public cultural celebration

National Heritage Day celebrations

South Africans can participate in the National Heritage Day celebrations led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at Bongolethu Sport Stadium in Oudtshoorn, under the theme “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us.”

Who it is for: South Africans
How to act on it: Attend the celebrations at Bongolethu Sport Stadium in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.

The document's recorded date is 24 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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National Heritage Day provides an opportunity for South Africans to celebrate the country’s diverse cultural heritage and reflect on its significance to nation-building.

Facts

Places

Western Cape, George Local Municipality

Reference

GOVNEWS-10420 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

Key Takeaways

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead National Heritage Day celebrations
24 September 2026
Bongolethu Sport Stadium, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Theme: “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us.”
Oudtshoorn replaced George as the national event venue
President Cyril Ramaphosa
The Presidency
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Zimasa Velaphi
Vincent Magwenya

Dates

Opening Date

23 September 2026