Celebrating Bursts of Western Cape Cultures

The Faculty of Business and Management Sciences recently hosted an event at District Six Campus to rekindle a sense of belonging within the FBMS and to enhance social cohesion.

Photo Credit: Iviwe Tom

Friday, 24 October 2025

CPUT continues to celebrate the country’s heritage with a variety of events and initiatives, such as faculty heritage days, recreation activities, and discussions about heritage collections.

These celebrations highlight the country's cultural richness, encourage social cohesion, and explore the role of heritage in national identity and education. The nation reflects on the lives and sacrifices that have shaped its journey toward freedom and unity. Different faculties recently organised heritage days to showcase a vibrant mix of traditions, including music, dance, food, and performances.

The Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS) hosted an event at District Six Campus to celebrate heritage under the theme: Celebrating Bursts of Western Cape Cultures: A multidisciplinary celebration of heritage and culture at the FBMS.

“The FBMS is very diverse in nature and embodies the values of fairness, boldness, morals, and sincerity. Students and staff members were invited to participate in this event and showcase their cultures through a variety of performances, including traditional dress. The purpose was to rekindle a sense of belonging within our faculty and to enhance social cohesion,” said FBMS Acting Language Coordinator, Nobuhle Luphondo, who is also the Communication Lecturer: Management and Project Management Department.

The guest speakers included Judge Igshaan Higgins, an Acting Judge in the Western Cape High Court, Khayzuran Jaffer, a lecturer in Professional and Technical Communication in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. Jaffer said: “It was wonderful, not just for me but for everyone.” Meanwhile, Anthony Jacobs from the FBMS Language committee said: “We need to find time to celebrate who we are as people.”

Luphondo stated that the FBMS is incredibly diverse and reflects the values of fairness, boldness, morality, and sincerity. Students and staff members were invited to participate in this event and showcase their cultures through various performances, including traditional dress. She said: “The FBMS Heritage event was a meaningful reminder of the power of cultural identity and unity. It was heartening to see individuals express pride in their heritage while also embracing the diversity around them. For me, it reaffirmed the importance of inclusivity and the value of shared human experiences beyond cultural differences.”

Written by Aphiwe Boyce
Email: BoyceAp@cput.ac.za

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Celebrating Bursts of Western Cape Cultures