National Holidays Flashcards
What is the origin of Human rights day and what do we celebrate?
To remember the Sharpville massacre that happened 21 March 1960 we celebrate in honour of human rights.
What day is 21 March?
Human rights day
What is 27 April?
It is Freedom day.
What is the origin of freedom day and what do we celebrate?
First non racial national elections in 1994
Celebrate first democratic elections.
What day is 16 June?
Youth day
What is the origin of youth day & what do we celebrate.
Sowetan students protested at Afrikaans being introduced into their schools. Called the Soweto uprising. Happened in 1976.
It is celebrated in remembrance of these events.
What day is 9 August.
National women’s day.
What are the origins of national women’s day and what we celebrate
In 1956 50 000 women marched in protest to the pass laws, that limited them to go anywhere.
We celebrate the events of these women.
What day is 24 September?
It is Heritage day.
What is the origin of Heritage day and what we celebrate?
Was known as Shaka day after Shaka Zulu. People are encouraged to celebrate their different cultures.
What day is 16 December?
Day of reconciliation
What is the origin & how do we celebrate day of reconciliation?
It came into effect in 1994 after apartheid. To bring about national unity. It is the start of summer holidays.
