M any South Africans enjoy the benefits of democracy attained in 1994, when the first demo-

cratic elections took place in the republic of South Africa and the new President was elect-

ed , the late Rholihlahla Nelson Mandela. There was a transformations on many bodies of

the state and people enjoy the benefits of democracy in many ways. We are very proud of late legend

Dr. Nelson Mandela, he spent 27 years in prison to fight against apartheid government.

Every year September 24 is known as the Heritage Month and Many south Africans : Blacks, Whites,

Coloured and Indians come together to celebrates their diverse cultures . In Kwa-Zulu Natal, It was for-

mally known as Shaka Day but eventually discovered that some races are isolated and it was called her-

itage day to cover all South Africans.

In honoring the iLembe, the late Zulu Monarchy– King Shaka Zulu . On 18 September 2014,

St.Apollinaris Hospital Executive Management came with the strategy of celebrating this day with other

government departments such as: south African Police Services (SAPS) Department of Social Develop-

ment, Department of Education and Ingwe Local Municipality. It was a great honor to see a diversity of

cultures gathering together and embracing their cultures.

Mrs. LV Sakyiamah Hospital Manager, welcomed everyone on the event and emphasized the signifi-

cance of this day. She stipulated that our cultures are our identity which makes us different from oth-

ers.

Mr. Bheka Dlamini and Mr. W.M Mtolo were the programme directors of the day, they gave us a key

note and the origin of Heritage day starting from Shakas Day.

There were lot of activities that took place at the scene such as : Traditional dances, Choral Music from

St.Apollinaris Hospital Choir, poetry and Drama.

It was also a privilege to have Cllr N.P Luzulane Mayor for Ingwe Local Municipality who made the vote

of thank. She encouraged all staff members and public at large to be proud of the cultures and always

embrace them.

St.Apollinaris Hospital Executive Management extend the deepest appreciations to everyone attended

the event they made our day possible.

Complied by

Mr. Mlungisi Dlamini

Public Relations Officer

Tel: (039) 833 8047

E-mail : blessing.dlamini2@kznhealth.gov.za

Mrs.LV Sakyiamah welcoming the guests Mr Bheka Dlamini was the programme director

Staff members listening watching the evnt Staff members at the event

Exhibitors showcasing their handworks. Hospital Choir doing their thing

Local Traditional group entertaining the audience

Staff members at the function.

St.Apollinaris Hospital staff members in action. Staff members watching the function

SAPS Staff members doing their things. From the left: Mrs.Mtolo Nguse( Creighton Station Com-

mander) Middle Mrs. LV Sakyiamah and Cllr NP Luzulane

( Mayor Ingwe Local Municipality)