The Road Traffic Management Corporation has urged Gauteng motorists and other road users to exercise caution as increased traffic is expected around Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September 2026. The warning comes as public schools close for the third term on Wednesday, 23 September, creating a holiday period in which families may travel, visit relatives or attend Heritage Day activities.
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Heritage Day falls on Thursday, 24 September 2026, giving Gauteng residents an opportunity to explore the province’s history through museums, memorials and cultural attractions. Families and visitors can commemorate the public holiday at destinations across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, the West Rand and Sedibeng, including the Cradle of Humankind, Constitution Hill and the Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct. These sites offer different perspectives on South Africa’s history, from early human evolution to the struggle for democracy.
Heritage Day will be celebrated across South Africa on Thursday, 24 September 2026, bringing together communities to honour the country’s diverse cultures, languages, traditions and shared history. The annual public holiday is observed nationwide and forms part of Heritage Month, which runs throughout September.
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