How to celebrate Heritage Day in the Eastern Cape

Heritage Day means different things in different places: from your meat on the braai stand to road trips, music and family lunches. If you’re wondering how to celebrate Heritage Day this year, we’ve put together a few simple ideas that feel true to South Ahh and the way we do things.

Make lunch the main event this Heritage Day

On Heritage Day, the braaimaster runs the clock. Lunch isn’t at 1pm, it’s “when the meat is ready.” Everyone hangs around the fire, asking for a piece. If that sounds too familiar, make it easy this year by celebrating at Mzansi’s favourite family restaurant. Wimpy’s Famous Grills are ready when you are.

Take a road trip this Heritage Day

Heritage Day in the Eastern Cape could mean a stop at the Donkin Reserve in Gqeberha or the Steve Biko statue in King William’s Town.

The drive always feels the same. The car only leaves once the cooler box is packed, someone eventually falls asleep in the backseat, and everyone debates on which song to play next.

The one thing you don’t have to worry about? Where to eat. Wherever you’re from and wherever you’re going, there’s a Wimpy at Engen on your route. Pull in for whatever you crave, and use our Rewards App to earn points for the next trip.

Share a story this Heritage Day

Every Heritage Day comes with stories: uncles telling the same joke again, aunts starting with “back in the day,” and kids half-listening while they play. Give the little ones a turn too. We’ve got local storybooks in all 11 languages, so every child gets to hear a story their way.

Wherever Heritage Day takes you, Wimpy’s here to make it easy: from lunch at your table to a stop at Engen on the road.