POLOKWANE WELCOMES HERITAGE CELEBRATION LED BY MINISTER

Today, the Minister of Small Business Development, Hon. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, convenes this year’s Heritage Month Celebration under the theme at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane.

On behalf of the people of Polokwane, Executive Mayor, Cllr Makoro John Mpe is officially welcoming all delegates to this historic gathering.

Also joining the Minister are the MEC for Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Limpopo, Hon. Funani Maseko, the Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality, Cllr Mamedupi Teffo, Kgoši Malesela Dikgale and MMCs from Polokwane Municipality Cllr Tebele Jerry Mamabolo for Sport, Arts, Culture and Special Focus and Cllr Puleng Mashangoane for Economic Development and Planning.

In his welcome address, Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe emphasized:

• “Counterfeit goods strip our youth, entrepreneurs, and township economies of income, identity, and innovation. Protecting authentic creativity is not merely an economic imperative—it is a cultural duty.”
• “Through our Incubation Programme, young entrepreneurs receive mentorship, skills development, and market access, transforming ideas into thriving, sustainable businesses that preserve culture and generate employment.”
• “Heritage is what we choose to safeguard and celebrate. Together, let us defend our creativity, fortify township economies, and champion what is proudly South African.”

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