Festive Season
latest news & developments
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
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…
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
Pantomime: The beauty of festive storytelling
Janice Honeyman’s production brings magic to Joburg audiences
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
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…
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
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
FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition
The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014
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
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
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
‘My commitment going into this year — and beyond — is about the triple B’s’
Take time for boundaries, balance and breaks
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
‘Time is probably one of the most precious things we have as human beings.’
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