Terminology

Culture: Arts and other objects people have made, including their customs, clothes, food, languages and houses

Heritage: Valued things such as historical buildings that have been passes down from previous generationsHeritage Site: Place that profits by its connection with heritage

World Heritage Site: A site chosen by UNESCO as being of special historical, cultural or natural importanceUNESCO: United Nations Economic and Social Council

South Africa’s national symbols

National anthemSouth Africa’s national anthem is a combined version of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika and Die Stem van Suid-Afrika (The Call of South Africa in English). The words of Die Stem were written by CJ Langenhoven and Nkosi Sikelel’iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga,.

The national flag of the Republic of South Africa was adopted on Freedom Day, 27 April 1994

National coat of armsSouth Africa’s coat of arms, is the highest visual symbol of the state. Its central image is a secretary bird, below the bird is the protea .The ears of wheat are emblems of the fertility of the land, The tusks of the African elephant symbolise wisdom.At the centre stands a shield signifying the protection of South Africans, above which are a spear and knobkierie Within the shield are images of the Khoisan people the first inhabitants of the land. The motto of the coat of arms - !ke e:/xacra//ke - is in the Khoisan language and means “diverse people unite”

National animalThe country’s national animal is the springbok,.

National birdThe national bird of South Africa is the blue crane

National flowerThe giant or King Protea is widely distributed in the south-western and southern areas of the Western Cape

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National fishSouth Africa’s national fish is the galjoen which is only found along the South African coast.

National treeThe real yellowwood , South Africa’s national tree, is found from Table Mountain,

In forests, the trees can grow up to 40m in height with the base of the trunk sometimes up to 3m in diameter.

South Africa’s Heritage Sites

Richtersveld

Robben IslandMapungubwe

Cradle of Humankind

Cape Floral Region

UKhahlamba Drakensberg

Vredefort Dome

Isimangaliso – St Lucia Wetlands

The uniqueness of our different culturesRefers to specific characteristics of a particular culture

The Eastern Cape

Arts & Crafts

Decorative beadwork, woven grass and

reed baskets and wooden sculptures

Cuisine

Umngqusho – samp, beans

Sour milk and sorghum beer

Cultural villages

Visitors will hear traditional songs and

traditional healers

DressTraditional dress for married women included bright wraps and a beaded headdressFestivalsThe Grahamstown national Arts FestivalFolkloreXhosa folklore is full of magic, omens and taboos and the TokolosheHistorical buildingsThe Nelson Mandela Museum and Amathole MuseumMusic and danceA Xhosa wrote Nkosi Sikelele’ iAfricaTraditional LeadersThe EC is the birthplace of Mandela, Robert Sobukwe, Steve Biko, Chris Hani and Oliver TamboTraditional medicine – Sangoma, nyanga (traditional healer)

The Free State

Arts & Crafts

Traditional Basotho hats, floor mats, baskets

Cuisine

Yogurt-like flavoured porridge, steamed dumplings, wild spinach

Cultural villages

The Basotho Cultural Village

in the Golden gate Highlands

National Park

DressBlanket are sometime worn over western Clothing, traditional Basotho straw hatFestivalsThe Mafufe Festival, The Ficksburg Cherry festivalFolkloreTells of ancient traditionsHistorical buildings & sitesThe Vredefort Dome, War museum in BloemfonteinMusic and danceMusic and dances are important to social, ceremonial and religious lifeTraditional LeadersThey have a hereditary chieftainshipTraditional medicine – Believe in healers, bone throwers and seers

Gauteng

Arts & Crafts

Bruma Lake Flea Market, Rosebank

Rooftop Flea market

Cuisine

Indian spice lamb dishes, Portuguese seafood dishes and Chinese food reflects the diversity of Gauteng’s food

Cultural villages

The Credo Mutwa Cultural Village

in Soweto

DressJohannesburg is a hub for fashion designersThe diverse communities living in Gauteng add to the variety of dressFestivalsThe Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival,The Arts Alive festivalFolkloreThe Pale Ya Rona Carnival in SowetoHistorical buildingsThe Twaing Meteorite Crater, Sterkfontein Caves, Apartheid MuseumMusic and danceGumboot dancing, Kwaito musicTraditional medicine The Faraday Muti market in Johannesburg

KwaZulu-Natal

Arts & Crafts

Zulu bead work, master basket weavers, rickshaws pulled by Zulu men on Durban beach front

Cuisine

Phutu, amasi, traditional beer, samoosas, rotis and bunny chows

Cultural villages

Shakaland – traditional Zulu cultural

DressTraditional dress for Zulu men- animal skin and feathers, calfskin apronFestivalsThe Reed dance, Diwali – Festival of LightsFolkloreMyths and legends are important to Zulu people.Historical buildingsKwaZulu Natal Cultural Museum, Battlefield sites, Ncome MuseumMusic and danceTraditional dancesTraditional LeadersZulu king, royal ancestors, indunasTraditional medicine A herbalist, medicinal plants

Limpopo

Arts & Crafts

Pottery, woodcarving, beadwork,

Grass mats and dressmaking

Cuisine

Boabab porridge, fruit of Marula tree, Mopane worms

Cultural villages

Vhasonga Cultural Village,

Bapedi Cultural village

Dress Pale blue is a favoured colour of the Venda. Necklaces and anklets are used as decorative featuresFestivalsMapungubwe Arts and Cultural festival, Oppikoppi Music FestivalFolkloreSites sacred to the Venda is Lake FunduduziHistorical buildingsMapungubwe World Heritage Site, Modjaji (Rain Queen)Music and danceTraditional music instrument called the mbilaTraditional LeadersThe chief is a sort of high priestTraditional medicine Diviners and healers

Mpumalanga

Arts & Crafts

Traditional mural art of the Ndebele

Cuisine

Honey glazed sweet patatoes, maize bread, wild spinach, crocodile, mopanie worms

Cultural villages

Shangana cultural village,

Botshabelo Mission Station

DressStacked tings worn around the neck, arms and legs, bead workFestivalsDullstroom Festival of Art and Culture,Uban'inkunzi Cultural Competition & ExhibitionFolkloreAncestor worship, Mulimo – provider of the rainHistorical buildingsPilgrips Rest, Somgimvelo ReserveMusic and danceFlute, bow-plus- calabashTraditional LeadersChief and councillorsTraditional medicine Sangoma, herbal treatments

Northern Cape

Arts & Crafts

San Rock Art, ostrich eggshells

Cuisine

Meat, fruit, vegetables, fish, snakes

Cultural villages

Small group of San in Kalahari

Desert trying to restore San culture

DressAnimal skin, large animal skin over shoulders, skin sandalsFestivalsNamakwa FestivalFolkloreSpirits of the dead, many mythsHistorical buildingsKimberley Mine MuseumMusic and danceThe trance dance – San cultureTraditional LeadersNo formal leadership structure in San CommunityTraditional medicine Shamans, Roots for fevers and flu

North West

Arts & Crafts

Colourful murals, recycled paper from banana leaves, leather articles

Cuisine

Corn meal porridge, meat stew, cabbage/spinach, wild beans, mampoer (fermented fruit)

Cultural villages

Lesedi Cultural Village

DressTswana men -tribal feathers and tunics, headscarvesFestivalsAardklop National Arts FestivalFolkloreAncestor spiritsHistorical buildingsTaung World Heritage Site = (Cradle of Humankind)Music and danceReed flutes, whistle, drumsTraditional LeadersThe chief of the Tswana is the symbol of tribal unityTraditional medicine Sangomas

Western Cape

Arts & Crafts

Cosmopolitan nature of Western Cape determines a wide range of arts and crafts

Cuisine – Bobotie, bokkoms, waterblommetjie bredie

Cultural villages

The !Khwa ttu cultural and education centre

DressDress reflects the diverse culture of this provinceFestivalsHermanus Whale Festival, Knysna Oyster FestivalFolkloreGhost stories, Cape Doctor – strong Southeast windHistorical buildingsThe Castle of Good Hope, District SixMusic and danceCape Town Jazz FestivalTraditional LeadersThe South African parliamentTraditional medicine – Rooibos, herbs and medicinal plants

Provincial cultural heritage sites•Battlefields•Museums•Art galleries•Cultural heritage sites•Festivals•Sporting events•Cultural villages•Dance productions•Film

South Africa’s “rainbow cuisine”

The authentic African kitchen: maize meal porridge, Umngqusho - "stampmielies" , sugar beans, butter, onions, potatoes, chillis and lemons. Tripe, Morogo, Skop - head of Cow, sheep or goat

Amanqina -A hoof of a cow, pig or sheep. it is boiled, then spiced for taste.

Mashonzha - Also known as Mopani worms.

The "Afrikaner kitchen" Potjiekos, braaivleis, biltong, milk tart, koeksisters

The Indian Kitchen: Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Korma, samoosas, Naan bread

• Food Type Cultural Group• Fish, Rice China• Haggis (Sheep lungs, heart, liver) Scotland• Curry, rice, chicken India• Marog (wild spinach), Biltong, RSA• Mieliepap, Skop, tripe  • Black Pudding (a sausage made from Britain• cereals and pig’s blood), fish & chips• Sushi (Rice rolled with vegetables and Japan• wrapped in seaweed)• Espetado (chunks of beef rolled in garlic Portugal• and sea salt)• Paella (white rice, seafood, beans Spain• and vegetables)

Feta, mousaka (casserole of eggplant Greeceand ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce

Eisbein (the end of smoked ham where the Germanyfoot was attached to the hog’s leg

Croissant (pastry eaten at breakfast) FranceSnails

Chilli Dog (hot dog with beef, garlic, onions), USAHamburger

Spaghetti, pizza Italy

Borscht (beetroot soup) Russia