Where nature and culture meet

Diversity

We embrace diversity. Diversity refers to all of the characteristics, traditions and histories that make individuals different from each other.

Education

We promote education. The act of learning, growing and understanding of communities and humanity through active participation through open dialogue.

Community

We embrace comminity. Working together and engaging with one another in productive and healthy ways to successfully work towards the CCC mission and vision.

Kulukhuni yitshe kodwa okhetheni kuyovela intombo

Cultivate

Cultivating cultural exchange and giving indigenous culture international prominence.

Research

Researching, documenting and promoting tangible and intangible indigenous cultural heritage.

Develop

Develop and enrich consciousness about cultural heritage, foster respect for cultural identities

"We learnt about the clay pots and how they were made and decorated. We also learnt that to make the pots stronger they have to be fired. Designs and decorations are made when the pot is still wet. Cooking pots aren’t decorated because when you get them fired the paint and decorations peel off." Christian Brothers College form 1 student

Traditional Kitchen Tours

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As part of our cultural heritage experience, we have a traditional kitchen which provides insight into utensils used in a traditional Ndebele kitchen. Traditional sitting … Continue reading

Amagugu Accredited as UNESCO Advisor

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At the invitation of UNESCO, Amagugu International Heritage Centre (AIHC) participated as an observer at the 7th General Assembly of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention … Continue reading

Amagugu Lovers Retreat in Pictures

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Beautiful scenes from the recently held Amagugu Lovers Retreat in partnership with Umahlekisa Comedy Club. Our guests were treated to a host of activities including … Continue reading

Pathisa Nyathi receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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Pleased for our founding Director Pathisa Nyathi who was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the occasion of the 17th edition of the National … Continue reading