HERITAGE Month symbolizes “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”– celebrating the country’s rich cultural traditions, languages, and histories.

Participants are invited to create an A4 design that reflects their personal interpretation of South African heritage for a matchbox.

The competition is open to the following categories:

Category 1: (Age 6-9)

Category 2: (Age 10-13)

Category 3: (Age 14 -18)

Category 4 :(Age: 19 years and older)

The following is important:

MEDIUM: Any of the following media can be used:  pen, colour pencil, koki, watercolour, paint.

SIZE: The size of your final design MUST be A4 (landscape or portrait layout)

LETTERING: Please include the lettering: “Unity in Diversity” – Heritage Day – Sept 2026 in your design.

Examples: Please see examples on the application form which can be downloaded below.

  A PRIZE will be awarded to the WINNER of each CATEGORY

Entry Form: Please download your entry form here:

2026 Heritage Competition -Entry Form

To stand a chance to win, please make sure your entry reaches WHAG by 1st October 2026.

Winners for each category will be announced via our Facebook page by 16 October 2026.

For any enquiries, please contact Tshidi at tshidi@whag.co.za or 053 831 1724