Heritage Day is a South African holiday where the diversity of culture, traditions and beliefs of South Africa are celebrated by its citizens.
South Africans are given the opportunity to observe and celebrate their diverse cultural heritage.
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What is Lobola? ‘Lobola’ is an African practice that involves the groom’s family giving a gift, of either cash or heads of cattle, to the parents of the bride for customary marriage. What is the purpose of paying Lobola? The Traditional African process of marriage begins with lobola, which is also known as…
The khanga (or kanga) or Leso (Kenya) is a piece of printed rectangular colourful cotton fabric worn in East Africa. It is similar to the Kitenge but thinner and lighter. The design of the central part(mji) of the khanga differs from the borders (pindo) that surround it. The fabric is usually 1.5 m by 1…
1. Always wash separately from other clothes or colours. 2. Hand-wash in cold or lukewarm water with a mild detergent. If you must use a washing machine just use the gentle cycle, avoid spinning. 3. Do not tumble dry, instead hang to dry. 4. Iron on the wrong side of the fabric ( you retain…
Here are instructions on how to pre-wash your shweshwe fabric: Firstly, soak the fabric hot water in laundry tub or your bath tub. (DO NOT add detergent for pre-wash). Place in washing machine on Rinse & Spin cycle. Dry and Iron. (You can use a clothes dryer if you have one). Photo: Nomzamo Mbatha…
How to Avoid Over-cleansing Your face. You might be over-cleansing your face if it feels tight. Other signs that you are over doing your cleaning regimen are rashes, adult acne, red flaking skin around the T-zone. It is important to check if your following the right cleaning regimen and utilising the right…
The Ndebeles are known for their house art with distinct colours and patterns. This skill was developed as a result of slavery and oppression they faced. Ironic isn’t it. They therefore used their house paintings as means of communicating with each other. The Boers at that time, who were their masters, saw it simply as…
