Department of Government Communication & Information System - Republic of South Africa
Department of Government Communication & Information System - Republic of South Africa
09/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/01/2026 06:19
Application for media accreditation to cover 2026 National Heritage Day celebration, KwaZulu-Natal Province
01 September 2026
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invite members of the media to apply for accreditation to cover the 2026 Heritage Day programme.
This years' national celebration will take place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the King Zwelithini Stadium, in partnership with the Zulu Kingdom and the Royal House under the theme, "Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us."
The 2026 celebration will be combined with uMkhosi weLembe, the annual Zulu cultural commemoration honouring the legacy of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona and celebrating the rich heritage of the Zulu nation.
Members of the media wishing to cover this year's celebration are requested to apply for accreditation by completing the attached accreditation form in full and sending it to Likhona Qwabe at [email protected] and Kamogelo Ledwaba at [email protected]
Deadline for submission: Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 16:00
NB: Please note: PDF submissions will not be accepted.
Enquiries:
Ms Zimasa Velaphi
Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell: 072 172 8925
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