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South Africa: Heritage Day Calls for Cultural Tolerance, Respect

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BuaNews (Tshwane)

24 September 2007
Posted to the web 24 September 2007

Chris Khumalo
Stanger

Speakers at the Heritage Day celebrations held in KwaZulu-Natal have sent out a strong call for cultural tolerance and respect.

Addressing the event attended by thousands of people on Monday, Acting Premier, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said it was important for a country and a nation to celebrate its diverse cultures in a new democracy.

"Culture and heritage reminds us of where we come from, who we are and where we want to go. Our culture teaches us to be self-sufficient.

"It teaches us to respect women and to act against the abuse of women and the vulnerable," said Mr Mkhize.

In his address Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini, thanked the national government for setting aside a month and a day for people to celebrate their culture and heritage.

The king said such a day helped the nation to reflect on themselves, the challenges the nation was facing and how to tackle them.

"Our culture has taught us to respect the elders and to be proud of ourselves," said the King.

He spoke strongly about the dangers of alcoholism and drugs, saying it was bad that today's youth consumed alcohol.

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"Drugs are not good. You cannot be taking drugs and alcohol the whole day and hope to be an agent of change and development," said the King.

The small and sleepy town of KwaDukuza came to life amid singing and dancing by warriors.

Thousands had braved a chilly and rainy weather to celebrate Heritage Day.

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