{"id":269180,"date":"2025-09-27T08:14:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T06:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/?p=269180"},"modified":"2025-09-27T08:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T06:32:14","slug":"heritage-day-celebrations-in-lejweleputswa-symbolic-of-diverse-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/heritage-day-celebrations-in-lejweleputswa-symbolic-of-diverse-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritage Day celebrations in Lejweleputswa symbolic of a diverse culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To celebrate Heritage Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Lejweleputswa District held multicultural celebrations throughout the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The events were symbolic of the rich and diverse culture within the SAPS.&nbsp; \u201cHeritage and culture extend beyond our homes and communities, and exist in places of work. Heritage Day is a celebration of diversity,\u201d said Sgt. Palesa Thabana of the Lejweleputswa police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(968 \/ 1024)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269194\" data-id=\"269194\" data-aspect-ratio=\"968 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus2-1-968x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus2-1-968x1024.jpg 968w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus2-1-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus2-1-768x812.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus2-1.jpg 985w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The heritage event in Welkom was a display of cultural groups going head-to-head competing for the title for the best cultural presentation in front of a judging panel. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269195\" data-id=\"269195\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 488\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus3-1024x488.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus3-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus3-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus3-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus3.jpg 1558w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Members from different components looked embellished in their traditional clothes accompanied by extreme jubilation<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"859\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269192\" data-id=\"269192\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-4-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269190\" data-id=\"269190\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Virginia1-1024x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Virginia1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Virginia1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Virginia1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Virginia1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Virginia1.jpg 1496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">In Virginia the SAPS celebrated heritage by planting traditional plants. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269188\" data-id=\"269188\" data-aspect-ratio=\"524 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-9-1-524x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-9-1-524x1024.jpg 524w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-9-1-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-9-1.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Heritage Day is a celebration of diversity<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"458\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269187\" data-id=\"269187\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-6.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-6.jpg 892w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-6-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-6-768x394.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">From traditional wedding ceremonies to the narration of vibrant historic events, the event showcased a deep connection of culture. Various cultural groups were represented.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"626\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269185\" data-id=\"269185\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-8.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-8.jpg 961w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-8-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-8-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The celebrations were a true embodiment of heritage. Members were reminded that diversity does not diminish individual identity<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269183\" data-id=\"269183\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 472\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-3-1024x472.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-3-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-3-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-3-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The celebrations were a true embodiment of heritage. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" alt=\"To celebrate Heritage Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Lejweleputswa District held multicultural celebrations throughout the district.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269177\" data-id=\"269177\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 696\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8eritage-Welkom-7-1-1024x696.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8eritage-Welkom-7-1-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8eritage-Welkom-7-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8eritage-Welkom-7-1-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8eritage-Welkom-7-1.jpg 1063w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">To celebrate Heritage Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Lejweleputswa District held multicultural celebrations throughout the district.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"877\" alt=\"From traditional wedding ceremonies to the narration of vibrant historic events, the event showcased a deep connection of culture.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269196\" data-id=\"269196\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-10-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-10-1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-10-1-162x300.jpg 162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">From traditional wedding ceremonies to the narration of vibrant historic events, the event showcased a deep connection of culture. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"726\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269197\" data-id=\"269197\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus1-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus1-1.jpg 451w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Odendaalsrus1-1-186x300.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">In Thabong the men and women prepared traditional meals and created visual displays of a traditional environment<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269198\" data-id=\"269198\" data-aspect-ratio=\"527 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-2-1-527x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-2-1-527x1024.jpg 527w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-2-1-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-2-1.jpg 557w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Members from different components in the Lejweleputswa SAPS looked embellished in their traditional clothes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"The SAPS in Lejweleputswa District celebrated Heritage Month with multicultural events showcasing diverse cultures, traditional meals, and performances.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-269199\" data-id=\"269199\" data-aspect-ratio=\"590 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-5-2-590x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-5-2-590x1024.jpg 590w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-5-2-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Heritage-Welkom-5-2.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The celebrations were marked by performances, cooking, setting up wood fires, planting, and storytelling.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Members from various stations and the district office dedicated themselves on Tuesday, 23 September. They recognized the significance of South African heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough exploring and displaying artistic ideas, traditions, customs, languages and traditional meals, Members showcased a spirit of unity in diversity. The celebrations were marked by performances, cooking, setting up wood fires, planting, and storytelling,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Virginia, the police celebrated heritage by planting flowers and showcasing traditional attire. In Thabong, the men and women prepared traditional meals and created visual displays of a traditional environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cMembers from different components looked embellished in their traditional clothes accompanied by extreme jubilation,\u201d said Thabana. The members from Odendaalsrus prepared, shared, and indulged in traditional cuisines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heritage event in Welkom showcased cultural groups. They went head-to-head. These groups competed for the title of the best cultural presentation. This competition was in front of a judging panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player wp-block-jetpack-videopress--has-max-width\" style=\"max-width: 449px;\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='346' height='750' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/EY8PvqOT?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=0&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=0&amp;muted=0&amp;persistVolume=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>From traditional wedding ceremonies to the narration of vibrant historic events, the event showcased a deep connection of culture. Various cultural groups were represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In conclusion, the celebrations were a true embodiment of heritage. 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