The Greenstone Guide September 2017

september 2017 15 It’s time to start planning yuor year end function – a fun gathering of dedicated staff members, suppliers and/or clients that have been instrumental this year, a time to let your hair down after the stress of a tough year. id you know that Heritage Day (September 24), also known as National Braai Day as the result of a 2005 media campaign, was not originally intended to be an official South African public holiday? But when the Inkatha Freedom Party refused to sign the Public Holiday’s Bill that was being presented to Parliament because it omitted the inclusion of Shaka Day, a day that commemorated the famous Zulu King Shaka, a concession was made. Quite aptly, just as King Shaka was instrumental in uniting Zulu clans into a cohesive nation, Heritage Day (appointed in place of King Shaka Day) encourages South Africans to come together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of our Rainbow Nation. We wish all local residents a very happy Heritage Day this month, and if you’ll be celebrating the day off work on the 25th with friends and family around the braai, be sure to check out our chicken braai recipes on page 14. Elsewhere in this issue, enjoy our reviews on Sprout Café & Salad Bar and our special education feature.