Parliament's Presiding Officers, Speaker Thoko Didiza and Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, have called on South Africans to use Heritage Day to strengthen Ubuntu, human dignity, and collective responsibility. The commemoration is themed "Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us," which emphasizes that heritage includes values shaping societal interactions. Ubuntu is highlighted as central, recognizing shared humanity and mutual responsibility. The statement underscores that individual dignity, safety, and wellbeing are inseparable from community wellbeing.
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