In South Africa, Heritage Day holds a special place in our hearts and calendars. Celebrated annually on the 24th of September, this day is not just about barbecues and braais; it's a day to honor and embrace the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make our nation unique. For South African businesses, Heritage Day offers an incredible opportunity to foster unity, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging among employees and customers alike.
One of the fundamental aspects of Heritage Day is recognizing and celebrating the vast array of cultures that coexist within our borders. South Africa is a melting pot of ethnicities, languages, and traditions, and businesses can play a pivotal role in showcasing this diversity. Acknowledging the various backgrounds of your employees and customers is not only respectful but can also lead to a more inclusive and harmonious workplace.
In honor of Heritage Day, we will be presenting profiles of some of our RDM employees as a tribute to the broad spectrum of diversity found both within our organization and among South Africans. South Africa hasn't always acknowledged the abundant cultural richness and diversity of its populace, but it is precisely this diversity that defines South Africa's exceptional character as our Rainbow Nation. There is truly no other place like it.
Allan Taylor
Gender: Male
Age: 69
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Languages Spoken: English and Afrikaans
Place of Birth: Zimbabwe
Children: 5
Siblings: 1
Favorite Cultural Food: Steak, egg, and chips
James Moyo
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: Black African
Marital Status: Married
Languages Spoken: English, Zulu, Ndebele, Setswana, Pedi, Xhosa
Place of Birth: Zimbabwe
Children: 4
Siblings: 2
Favorite Cultural Food: Pap and meat
Nguni Culture: Part of the largest ethnic group in Southern Africa.
David Schmidt
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Children: 2
Siblings: 2
Favorite Cultural Food: Boerewors roll
Noteworthy Cultural Aspect: Enjoys rugby, braai, and spending time with friends and family.
Doris Xaba
Gender: Female
Culture: Bapedi
Age: 45
Race: Black African
Language: Sotho and English
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Musina
Children: 3
Siblings: 2
Favorite Cultural Food: Murogo, samp and beans, mashotja, dikgobe
Bapedi Culture: Known for its cultural dances and traditional attire.
Cindy Theunissen
Gender: Female
Culture: Afrikaans
Age: 35
Race: White
Marital Status: Engaged
Languages Spoken: Afrikaans, English
Place of Birth: Limpopo, Phalaborwa
Children: 3
Siblings: 4
Favorite Cultural Food: Pap, biltong, braai, bobotie, koeksisters
Interests: Enjoys rugby, braai, and spending time with friends and family.
Ndidzulafni Tshiyambo:
Gender: Female
Culture: Venda
Age: 51
Race: Black African
Marital Status: Married
Languages Spoken: Venda, English
Place of Birth: Tzaneen
Children: 1
Siblings: 10
Favorite Cultural Food: Tshidzimba
Venda Culture: Known for its distinct clothing, language, food, and traditions.
Sylvia Phiri
Gender: Female
Culture: Mixed - Northern Sotho and Zulu
Age: 43
Race: Black African
Marital Status: Single
Place of Birth: Tzaneen
Languages Spoken: Sotho, Zulu, English
Children: 1
Siblings: 10
Favorite Cultural Food: All African food
Petros Ngwenya
Gender: Male
Culture: Sotho
Age: 56
Race: Black African
Marital Status: Married
Languages Spoken: Sotho, English
Place of Birth: Musina
Children: 5
Siblings: 5
Favorite Cultural Food: All African food
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