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- 1 2 Jethro 2020, p. 133.
- 1 2 Erasmus 2014, p. 227.
- ↑ Reed 2015, p. 100.
- ↑ "Heritage day, Braai Day or Shaka Day: Whose Heritage is it Anyway?". South African History Online. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ↑ "E Rasool: Western Cape Education Heritage Day celebrations during Heritage Month". www.gov.za. South African Government. 18 September 2007. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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