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The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) joins the nation in celebrating Heritage Day (Braai Day) and encourages all citizens to come together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of our rainbow nation.  FEDUSA joins hands with the South African government in advancing the 2016 celebrations under the theme “Reclaiming, restoring and celebrating our living heritage”, said FEDUSA Vice President: Social Justice, Martlé Keyter.

Heritage Day gives every South African the chance to proudly display and revel in their achievements as a nation, and look forward to a peaceful and prosperous future.  Not only do we embrace our cultural heritage and diversity, but we attempt to advance the wisdom and nation – building strides of our global icon and former President Nelson Mandela on declaring Heritage Day one of our national public holidays. Let us use this day not only to celebrate our rich and varied cultural heritage, but use it as an opportunity to drive the power of collective nation building as our economy still faces much turbulence, emphasized Keyter.

It is important to promote our South African culture and identity, whilst we call on all citizens to increase their spirit of patriotism and embrace the Proudly South African ideals that encourages all citizens to value each other and the country. Let’s light those Braai Day Fires tomorrow, but advance the fires of respect, understanding, transparency, accountability and good governance, so that God continues to Bless Africa, concluded Keyter.  Nkosi Sikelela I Africa!

Issued by FEDUSA