HERITAGE DAY: WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF ALICE/DIKENI?

By Shantel Mkhatswa

Heritage Day is about more than celebrating. It is about remembering where we come from, honouring those who came before us and protecting the stories that shape our communities.

Alice/Dikeni has a rich heritage rooted in education, Xhosa culture, community history and generations of local people. The area is closely associated with historic institutions such as Lovedale, established in 1824, and the University of Fort Hare, which opened as the South African Native College in 1916.

From the legacy of education to the traditions, landmarks and stories passed down through generations, Alice/Dikeni’s heritage remains an important part of its identity.

POLL QUESTION: What part of Alice/Dikeni’s heritage are you most proud of?

🔵 A. Fort Hare and its educational legacy
🟡 B. Lovedale and its history
🟢 C. Xhosa culture and traditions
⚪ D. Our local people, stories and landmarks

👇 Vote in the comments: A, B, C or D, and tell us WHY!

Our heritage. Our stories. Our identity.