NTHA Celebrates Heritage Day

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NTHA CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY

NTHA Heritage Day celebrations

Dineo Mfokeng, the Chairperson who uplifted the Magaliesburg branch

On 24 September 2017, we celebrated Heritage Day, a very important date on the South African calendar.

It was a day where people celebrated their culture. Zulus, South Sothos, Tswanas, Pedis, Tsongas, Vendas and others reminded themselves of where they came from. National Tourism and Hospitality Association members and Liquor Traders Against Crime celebrated Heritage Day on 28 September 2017 with a special event held at the NTHA Head Office in Zone 4, Meadowlands. What a day it turned out to be! All 27 branches were present, wearing their different traditional attires. Everyone was happy, singing and dancing, and the entertainment was mind-blowing. NTHA members were spoilt with prizes won from the various raffles on the day. A special thanks to the entertainment group, The Crazy Kids, from Thulani in Doornkop, who wowed us with their singing and dancing talents. Thank you to their teacher, Mrs Agnes Sekhosana, a mother and a mentor, for taking the time to teach the young ones and for keeping them off the streets and ensuring their safety. Chairpersons of the different branches were very happy, as their members had a blast and they were also happy to have spent time with other members from different branches. We were all treated to different cultural food, prepared by the Ndofaya Academy Caterers. The food was delicious, tasty and enjoyed by everyone. In other news, the court case is still on hold, as it is reserved for judgement. We wish to thank all the traders who have contributed towards the payment of the advocate. We will all continue to take care of our businesses and make sure that they fight for what is rightfully ours, as we all know that shebeens are all black-owned businesses. A big thank you to Big Daddy Devland for

Manikies Mohapi, Chairperson of Orlando branch Marcus Phafudi, one of the hard working secretaries of the Naledi branch

donations and for the support that it has given us. As the NTHA, we would like to encourage our members to please keep on supporting Big Daddy, as it has also played its part by making sure that this industry remains with us, the black traders.

Wishing a speedy recovery to Gauteng Liquor Forum president, Mr Linda Madida.

For more information, contact NTHA’s office: Monday - Friday, 8h00-16h00, Tel: 011 536 0267.