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CMG holds fifth rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
Highlights of the rehearsal include a song by singers from China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), who extended their best wishes to the GBA.
WATCH LIVE: CMG's Chinese Spring Festival Gala
UNESCO has renewed recognition of Chinese New Year traditions, reinforcing how these cultural practices have transcended national boundaries.
What to watch about China's Spring Festival travel rush
The latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, spotlighted key trends shaping this year's travel season, including record-breaking travel numbers, booming tourism, transformative technologies, the rise of electric vehicles and a surge in inbound travel.
From China to the World: The Universal Spirit of the Spring Festival
We look forward to the day when, through realising our shared human values, we can muster the strength of all mankind to jointly tackle global challenges and earnestly collaborate to create a better future, say the writers.
Cape Town Chinese Year 'plays a wonderful symphony of harmonious coexistence between cultures'
The Chinese Spring Festival, which embodies the values of pursuit of peace, harmony of the Chinese nation and the world, is moving towards the world's multicultural stage with its unique charm.
Uniting Cultures: How the Spring Festival Sparks Global Festivities
For centuries, the Spring Festival (or Chūn Jié in Mandarin) has stood as the most significant holiday in the Chinese calendar.
Year of the snake! Chinese Consul-General Pan Qingjiang ushers 2025 with glitzy Sandton celebration
Guests experienced a vibrant fusion of Chinese and South African cultures as Consul-General Pan Qingjiang ushered in the Year of the Snake with a spectacular celebration at Sandton
Close to 1500 babies born were born on New Year's Day, majority in Gauteng
The National Department of Health has revealed that 1,448 babies were born in South Africa on New Year's Day 2025.
FBI investigates terrorist links in New Year's Eve crash that killed 15 people
A US Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a pickup truck into a New Year's Eve crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 and wounding dozens. The FBI is investigating potential terrorist links.
Gauteng celebrates New Year’s Day with 13 newborn babies
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko celebrates the arrival of 13 New Year’s babies, including one Mozambican, at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, highlighting the importance of health initiatives and maternal care.
Political parties and leaders reflect on 2024 and share aspirations for 2025
As 2025 begins, leaders across South Africa's political spectrum urge citizens to leave past challenges behind, focus on progress, and work collectively toward tackling inequality, poverty, and unemployment.
Unique New Year’s resolutions to brighten up your year
Discover unique and enjoyable New Year’s resolutions that will not only enhance your life but also add a splash of colour to your year ahead.
New Year welcomes 55 babies in KZN, raising concerns about teenage pregnancies
This morning, KwaZulu-Natal welcomed the birth of 55 babies, marking the start of the New Year with an event that brings joy to families across the province.
Use these 10 steps for a safer and more secure home in 2025
Your New Year's resolutions should include ways to live safer and more secure.
Detox your body and mind: Embrace 2025 with positivity
Discover practical tips to detox your mind and body, refresh your home, and embrace 2025 with a positive mindset.
World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Donald Trump
After a year characterised by Olympic celebrations, political upheavals, and humanitarian crises, the world greeted the new year with fireworks lighting the skies.
'Setting off fireworks illegally will result in a R1,000 spot fine' - City of Ekurhuleni prioritizes public safety and animal welfare
The City of Ekurhuleni has announced strict measures to regulate the sale and use of fireworks during the festive season. Businesses without proper certification face fines of R2,500, while individuals setting off fireworks illegally risk R1,000 spot fines. Public spaces are off-limits for fireworks, and professional displays require permits. The city will also crack down on illegal alcohol sales and conduct food safety inspections. Spokesperson Zweli Dlamini urged residents to celebrate responsibly while adhering to the law, emphasizing the city’s commitment to public safety and animal welfare.
Goodbye 2024, hello 2025: Cape Town’s must-attend New Year’s Eve events
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Cape Town with top events, from vibrant festivals and glamorous parties to beachside fireworks.
Tips for enjoying your New Year’s Eve party without the hangover
Here's how to enjoy your New Year’s Eve celebrations without the dreaded hangover.
You will be fined R1,000 or R1,500 if you fail to use fireworks properly, warns JMPD
The JMPD has warned Johannesburg residents that illegal fireworks use, especially near sensitive areas could result in hefty fines of R1,000 or R1,500 for violations as the New Year’s Eve approaches.
Avoid getting Janu-worried in 2025: Here are ways to stretch your budget this month
January can be a long month filled with debt. Here is how you can navigate this minefield.
All your leap year questions answered: Unravelling the unique mystery of 2024
OPINION: This year, 2024 is a leap year. The shortest month of year, February, has 29 days instead of the usual 28 days. Something that happens once every 4 years, or does it?
CMG holds third rehearsal for 2024 Spring Festival Gala
This year's gala aims to draw inspiration from traditional Chinese cultural elements, highlighting people's confidence and pursuit of a happy life, and sending warm New Year wishes to Chinese people around the world.
Well-known figures send their best wishes as we enter the new year
Politicians, celebrities, and other significant individuals expressed their enthusiasm for the new year, with many stating their expectations.
Opinion: Was last year fun?
There are two kinds of fun: Type 1, which is fun that you recognise as fun while it’s happening - dance parties, date nights. And Type 2, which you only recognise as fun long after the fact.