Christmas is amongst us. 

The universal understanding of Christmas- (25th December) is that, it is a celebration of the birth of Christ, the Son of God. Though the day is celebrated, first and foremost, as a Christian festivity, there is a growing misunderstanding of what the exact Christmas Day is amongst the Christians themselves.

What does the African Christmas Day mean? Is it an African tradition or was it another ‘import’ of other people’s tradition?

Christmas is amongst us. The universal understanding of Christmas- (25th December) is that, it is a celebration of the birth of Christ, the Son of God. Though the day is celebrated, first and foremost, as a Christian festivity, there is a growing misunderstanding of what the exact Christmas Day is amongst the Christians themselves. What does the African Christmas Day mean? Is it an African tradition or was it another ‘import’ of other people’s tradition?

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice. Africa needs to champion its own cause by sustaining the indigenous knowledge systems that exist within the African people themselves. We will also engage intellectuals who will build on scientific facts.”

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice.

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Christmas

The City of Johannesburg is well known for its contribution to the development of the Southern part of Africa.

Known to have provided jobs to Africans coming from nearby countries, the City of Gold is well documented for assisting the growth of economies in the region.

In this week's episode of our program, we take a tour of the City to find out the narrated history of this African city.

We speak to Lumka Ndlovu: Destinations Marketing Manager of City of Johannesburg, Gerald Garner: Manager at Thunder Walker and Phil Thurston: Manager – Rand Club, to who share the untold stories of the City and evoke the unsung memories of this golden city.

The City of Johannesburg is well known for its contribution to the development of the Southern part of Africa.
Known to have provided jobs to Africans coming from nearby countries, the City of Gold is well documented for assisting the growth of economies in the region.
In this week's episode of our program, we take a tour of the City to find out the narrated history of this African city.
We speak to Lumka Ndlovu: Destinations Marketing Manager of City of Johannesburg, Gerald Garner: Manager at Thunder Walker and Phil Thurston: Manager &ndash; Rand Club, to who share the untold stories of the City and evoke the unsung memories of this golden city.

Celebrating Africa Week – A Visit to the Golden City

Five years after the passing of legendary Ray Chikapa Phiri, the Ray Phiri Arts Institute and Toda Holdings has honoured the works of the musician in his home town of Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Ray Chikapa Phiri played in an iconic band called Stimela.

Born Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri, on March 23, 1947, and died on July 12, 2017, the legendary jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician travelled the world over. 

As a token of honour and appreciation, an exhibition was recently established in South Africa’s province of Mpumalanga.

In the programme this week, we speak to people who are involved in this initiative, including Ray Chikapa Phiri’s widow, Rabelani Phiri.

We also hear from two of Stimela band members talking about Stimela’s genesis and legacy.

Tune in for more…

Five years after the passing of legendary Ray Chikapa Phiri, the Ray Phiri Arts Institute and Toda Holdings has honoured the works of the musician in his home town of Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Ray Chikapa Phiri played in an iconic band called Stimela.
Born Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri, on March 23, 1947, and died on July 12, 2017, the legendary jazz, fusion and mbaqanga musician travelled the world over.&nbsp;
As a token of honour and appreciation, an exhibition was recently established in South Africa&rsquo;s province of Mpumalanga.
In the programme this week, we speak to people who are involved in this initiative, including Ray Chikapa Phiri&rsquo;s widow, Rabelani Phiri.
We also hear from two of Stimela band members talking about Stimela&rsquo;s genesis and legacy.
Tune in for more&hellip;

Honouring Ray Phiri’s legacy

Macholoko Zulumathabo Zulu - a well- known Research Scientist and Director of South Africa’s Madisebo University – an independent institution of indigenous African teachings, speaks about the aspect of  understanding the dynamics of African resources and their benefits. 

Macholoko Zulumathabo Zulu - a well- known Research Scientist and Director of South Africa&rsquo;s Madisebo University &ndash; an independent institution of indigenous African teachings, speaks about the aspect of&nbsp; understanding the dynamics of African resources and their benefits.&nbsp;

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