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Christmas
news

It’s time to take down that Christmas tree

public holiday
Offbeat

When is the next public holiday in South Africa?

Joke of the day
Offbeat

Joke of the day Sunday, 1 January 2023

Christmas
News

It’s time to take down that Christmas tree

public holiday
Offbeat

When is the next public holiday in South Africa?

Joke of the day
Offbeat

Joke of the day Sunday, 1 January 2023

US President Joe Biden
Lifestyle

Biden’s Christmas Wish: less political ‘poison’

By Agence France-Presse24-12-2022 09:00

President Joe Biden delivered a Christmas address from the White House, wishing an increasingly divided America a “fresh start”.

santa
Offbeat

Track Santa and other fun activities for the kids this Christmas eve

By Michelle Swart24-12-2022 07:55

Google and NORAD have a treat for you: here’s how the kids can track Santa this Christmas Eve, as well as many other fun activities

Guinness World Records
Offbeat

Guinness World Records: Most Christmas decorations

By Shyleen Choruma24-12-2022 07:30

The largest collection of Christmas bauble ornaments is 1,760, achieved by Sylvia Pope (UK) in Swansea, UK, as of 1 December 2021.

Christmas eve
Offbeat

Deck the halls – It’s Christmas eve!

By Michelle Swart24-12-2022 07:02

Christmas Eve is celebrated on 24 December, and it is a night filled with excitement, family traditions, and good cheer

Pastor throws Christmas party
News

Pastor throws Christmas party for over 1000 children

By Virginia Keppler-Young23-12-2022 16:53

A Pretoria pastor have warmth the hearts of hundreds of children when he surprised them with a massive Christmas party. Image Lascot Studio

Christmas lunch Eskom
News

Eskom load shedding set to ruin Christmas lunch: NO sign of lights

By Garrin Lambley23-12-2022 10:21

Sadly the chances are growing by the second that those in charge of cooking Christmas day lunch and dinner will have to do so in the dark.

Guinness World Records
Offbeat

Guinness World Records: Fastest time to decorate a Christmas tree

By Shyleen Choruma23-12-2022 07:30

The fastest time to decorate a Christmas tree is 34.52 sec, and was achieved by Sam Homewood (UK), on 12 November 2018.

Christmas movie
Offbeat

Feel the festive spirit – it’s Christmas movie marathon day!

By Michelle Swart23-12-2022 07:23

Christmas movie marathon day is celebrated on 23 December, and here are a few favorites to get you snuggled up and into the festive spirit

Guinness World Records
Offbeat

Guinness World Records: Most expensive decorated tree

By Shyleen Choruma22-12-2022 07:30

The most expensively dressed Christmas tree was valued at 194,862,966.04rands and was erected and displayed by the Emirates Palace (UAE)

Checkers Sixty60 win
Video

WIN in The South African’s Checkers Sixty60 festive fun competition. Every entry to date!

By Garrin Lambley22-12-2022 06:51

To put more cheer into your festive season, The South African is giving its readers the opportunity to get creative – and WIN!

Checkers Sixty60 win
Win

WIN in The South African’s Checkers Sixty60 festive fun competition!

By Garrin Lambley22-12-2022 06:50

To put more cheer into your festive season, The South African is giving its readers the opportunity to get creative – and WIN!

Pele
Soccer

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer worsens

By AFP22-12-2022 06:28

Brazilian football great Pele will spend Christmas in hospital, his medical team and family has confirmed, as his cancer worsens.

Grilled ginger-soy lamb chops on a braai
Lifestyle

Cry the beloved braai: Meat prices cutting deep this festive season

By Virginia Keppler-Young21-12-2022 23:41

Nothing beats a summer braai, but meat prices might just burn your fingers. Here’s why and how meat prices compare.

Drakensburg Boys Choir
Art and Artists

Boys’ choir gives hope to turmoiled South Africa

By Agence France-Presse21-12-2022 17:55

A hush grips the auditorium as the long-awaited concert by one of the world’s most renowned chorales gets underway.

German Christmas Tree Cut
Lifestyle

German climate activists cut off top of Christmas tree in Berlin

By Agence France-Presse21-12-2022 17:35

German activists chopped the top off a Christmas tree next to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on their latest protest to combat the climate crisis.

Christmas Gifts recommendations for bookworms.
Books

Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for bookworms of all ages

By Carmen Coetsee21-12-2022 14:04

Do you need a last-minute gift for the bookworm in your life? We’ve got you covered with our Christmas gift recommendations!

gift-shopping
Technology

The ultimate guide to gift-shopping for your tech-savvy friends and family

By Shingai Mhlanga21-12-2022 12:12

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Visit HUAWEI’s one stop shop for all PC’s, Smartphones and Wearables

toy
Lifestyle

January is coming! Try these trendy toy gifts under R200

By Megan van den Heever20-12-2022 10:12

Don’t forget January’s uniform and stationery expenses! Here are toy gift ideas that won’t break the bank this Christmas …

caroling
Offbeat

Practise your ‘do-re-mi’s’ – It’s Go Caroling Day!

By Michelle Swart20-12-2022 07:12

Go Caroling Day is celebrated on 20 December, here is the history behind this day and the lyrics to two favorites to get you singing

Christmas decorations
Lifestyle

Ever wondered about the meaning behind Christmas decorations?

By Mariette van Niekerk19-12-2022 12:49

Christmas trees, tinsel and lights immediately tells us that the festive season is upon us. But where did these traditions start?

Checkers Sixty60 win
Win

WIN in The South African’s Checkers Sixty60 festive fun competition!

By Garrin Lambley18-12-2022 19:14

To put more cheer into your festive season, The South African is giving its readers the opportunity to get creative – and WIN!

Checkers Sixty60 win
Win

WIN in The South African’s Checkers Sixty60 festive fun competition!

By Garrin Lambley18-12-2022 15:38

To put more cheer into your festive season, The South African is giving its readers the opportunity to get creative – and WIN!

Checkers Sixty60 win
Win

WIN in The South African’s Checkers Sixty60 festive fun competition!

By Garrin Lambley18-12-2022 15:34

To put more cheer into your festive season, The South African is giving its readers the opportunity to get creative – and WIN!

cookies
Offbeat

Days of the year: It’s National Bake Cookies Day!

By Michelle Swart18-12-2022 07:09

With only one week until Christmas, let’s celebrate National Bake Cookies Day by baking some delicious vintage chocolate chip cookies

Polokwane this December
Music

Polokwane groove: Events keeping Limpopo’s capital abuzz this December

By Ethel Mannya15-12-2022 17:32

Be part of these spectacular events happening right in the city of Polokwane and the surrounds this December.

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