African Month
The month of May celebrates the achievements made in the development of Africa.
Freedom Month
The day celebrates freedom and commemorates the first democratic post-apartheid non-racial elections that were held on April 27th 1994, which saw Nelson Mandela elected as President.
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville.

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18 Sep 2017
Meet South Africa. Meet Bheki the Mbhaco Maker

It's a Nine 9 Tuesday today so we continue our celebration of Heritage by profiling 2 South African cultures AND we do a cook-a-long to one of our favourite traditional South African dishes. We also review a short South African film which highlights and celebrates our Heritage! We travel outside the studio to find out what it takes to be a game ranger!

Watch and tell us what you think about the film - Do you think it represents South African heritage? - You can GIVE US YOUR rating out of 9 - AND see YOUR review LIVE! on Hectic Nine-9

Link to movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KMg0r9k0PI