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Festive Season

A season of joy and reflection
National
/ 25 December 2024

A season of joy and reflection

An African Christmas is a time to ponder the joy, challenges and resilience that define the festive season – and perhaps for a rethink

By Lesego Chepape
We’ve got your festive tv lineup ready with BBC Studios this December
Partner Content
/ 10 December 2024

We’ve got your festive tv lineup ready with BBC Studios this December

If a cosy festive celebration at home is right up your alley, then BBC Studios has an exciting lineup of Christmas specials this December to keep you and your loved ones entertained for hours on end

By BBC
KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season
The Green Guardian
/ 5 December 2024

KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season

Both Durban and Cape Town are enjoying some respite from high levels of E.Coli in beach water

By Lyse Comins
Pantomime: The beauty of festive storytelling
Friday
/ 21 November 2024

Pantomime: The beauty of festive storytelling

Janice Honeyman’s production brings magic to Joburg audiences

By Keitumetse Modise
Dive into the world of mystery this November with BBC Brit’s best murder mystery shows
Partner Content
/ 21 November 2024

Dive into the world of mystery this November with BBC Brit’s best murder mystery shows

If a perfect night at home involves a cozy couch, a cup of tea, and whodunnit that keeps you guessing – BBC Brit will be your new favourite channel for all things murder mystery

By BBC Brit
Need new games for game night this holiday season? Get inspired by these BBC Brit favourites
Partner Content
/ 4 November 2024

Need new games for game night this holiday season? Get inspired by these BBC Brit favourites

This festive season, why not take inspiration from VitaminQ and host your own BBC Brit-inspired games night, because who doesn’t love a bit of healthy competition between family and friends?

By BBC Brit
75 000 arrested in SA during festive season safety operations
National
/ 29 December 2023

75 000 arrested in SA during festive season safety operations

The SAPS and the Ministry of Police, led by Police Minister Bheki Cele, launched the nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations on October 13 in the Western Cape

By Zama Myeza
Eskom trying to cap load-shedding at stage four for summer
National
/ 27 September 2023

Eskom trying to cap load-shedding at stage four for summer

Eskom’s Calib Cassim said the utility plans to keep capacity losses caused by breakdowns to below 14 500 megawatts

By Mandisa Nyathi
FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition
Business
/ 25 August 2023

FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition

The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014

By Anathi Madubela
Consumer spending muted in December, retail data shows
Business
/ 16 February 2023

Consumer spending muted in December, retail data shows

Pharmaceuticals and medical goods, cosmetics and toiletries as well as hardware, paint and glass were the biggest drag on growth

By Anathi Madubela
Road fatalities over festive season drop by nearly 14%
National
/ 17 January 2023

Road fatalities over festive season drop by nearly 14%

Minister Mbalula offers vague update on measures to prevent fatalities on the notorious N2 in KwaZulu-Natal

By Eunice Masson
Let the festivities begin!
Friday
/ 27 December 2022

Let the festivities begin!

From wine tasting in Joburg to beach parties and outdoor films, here’s a list of things to do this festive season

By Bongeka Gumede and Gugulethu Tshabalala
‘My commitment going into this year — and beyond — is about the triple B’s’
Friday
/ 23 December 2022

‘My commitment going into this year — and beyond — is about the triple B’s’

Take time for boundaries, balance and breaks

By Lerato Tshabalala
After two years of Covid-19, SA gets ke Dezember back
Business
/ 21 December 2022

After two years of Covid-19, SA gets ke Dezember back

The leisure industry is optimistic that growth this festive season will recover to pre-pandemic levels

By Anathi Madubela
‘Time is probably one of the most precious things we have as human beings.’
Friday
/ 16 December 2022

‘Time is probably one of the most precious things we have as human beings.’

Use your precious time off over the festive season to read

By Lerato Tshabalala
Grinches have stolen this Christmas
Opinion
/ 10 December 2022

Grinches have stolen this Christmas

It should be lights, jingles and feasts but this year the HoHoHo-ness of it all has been undone by Phala Phala and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Charmain Naidoo
Staging magic for the children
Friday
/ 3 December 2022

Staging magic for the children

Keep kids entertained and stimulated during the holidays with these festive theatre productions

By Kgomotso Moncho Maripane
Big Days go with Big and generous hearts
Friday
/ 2 December 2022

Big Days go with Big and generous hearts

As you celebrate, think of those who are grieving and who don’t have as much as you do

By Lerato Tshabalala
Higher levels of awareness are needed to combat festive season cybercrime
Opinion
/ 16 November 2022

Higher levels of awareness are needed to combat festive season cybercrime

Understanding how cybercriminals work minimises the risk of being a victim of crime

By Duane Nicol
Transport ministry to appeal Aarto Act driver demerit system ruling
National
/ 18 January 2022

Transport ministry to appeal Aarto Act driver demerit system ruling

Minister Fikile Mbalula says motorists’ behaviour will change with disincentives for ‘unbecoming conduct’, but Outa and AA say the legislation was carelessly drafted

By Anathi Madubela
55 people killed on Western Cape roads during holiday season week
National
/ 29 December 2021

55 people killed on Western Cape roads during holiday season week

Drunk driving a major concern for road safety: 39 people arrested for driving under the influence.

By Eunice Masson
It’s the festive season and I got you!
Opinion
/ 21 December 2020

It’s the festive season and I got you!

Despite being the ‘Good Things Guy’, I am also human and have had to deal with anxiety, lockdown rules and heartbreaking requests from ordinary South Africans

By Brent Lindeque
Compliments to SA confidence
Opinion
/ 17 January 2020

Compliments to SA confidence

Fortunately for us, survival is in our DNA. Let’s use that to greet worldwide crises

By Lester Kiewit
Let the sunshine in
Article
/ 20 December 2019

Let the sunshine in

Unwrapped

By Advertorial Supplement
Can you picture this?
Article
/ 20 December 2019

Can you picture this?

Present Tense

By Cayleigh Bright
Deck the Halls!
Article
/ 20 December 2019

Deck the Halls!

Add festive flair to any space with this selection of decor and design pieces – ideal for hosting

By James Nash
Make a splash
Article
/ 19 December 2019

Make a splash

Unwrapped

By James Nash
You deserve a break
Article
/ 19 December 2019

You deserve a break

Wander List

By Advertorial Supplement
Take me to the Karoo
Article
/ 19 December 2019

Take me to the Karoo

Wander List

By Rosie Goddard
Living in the present
Article
/ 19 December 2019

Living in the present

Present Tense

By Rosie Goddard
A lot on her plate
Article
/ 19 December 2019

A lot on her plate

Present Tense

By Mg Correspondent
Early birds
Article
/ 19 December 2019

Early birds

Present Tense

By Cayleigh Bright
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