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This week the Johannesburg South Constituency celebrated Heritage day in the community of Vrededorp. Over 120 people, representative of the diverse South African community, gathered. At these celebrations some dressed in traditional gear to show their heritage.
Manny de Freitas, Member of Parliament for Johannesburg South explained that various types of pootjies were cooked for lunch. “We were spoilt for choice in deciding what to have for lunch as the delicious smells made us even more eager to try the variety of delicious food,” explained de Freitas.
When welcoming and addressing everyone present Manny de Freitas said that Heritage day is an opportunity to celebrate our various heritages yet at the same time united as South Africans. “We have a vision of building a united and reconciled country. A country that will ensure that our people are able to economically grow by having jobs, have the best possible education for our children and a bright future for generations to come,” said de Freitas.
Manny de Freitas explained that one should be proud of one’s heritage as South Africa is made up of many people. “This should be used as a unifying factor as South Africans; this is what makes up the wonderful Rainbow Nation that Mandela dreamt about,” de Freitas. He concluded by saying that we will continue to build this wonderful Rainbow Nation. This is what Heritage Day reminds us to do.
Photo 1 Caption: At the Heritage Day celebrations (from left to right); Cllr Rashieda Landis, Steve Williams, DA activist, Nazley Khan Sharif, DA activist and DA Youth Regional Deputy Chair, Manny de Freitas MP (Member of Parliament for Johannesburg South), Tania Turk (DA Activist), Cllr Bev Turk and Luyolo Mphithi (SA Student’s Organisation Leader).
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