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Why is Easter so late this year? Here's an explanation

Curious about why Easter is so late in 2025? Discover the astronomical factors that determine this movable holiday's date.

Lifestyle
Gerry Cupido|Published

UN recognises China’s Spring Festival as a Floating Holiday

The UN resolution has received a warm welcome and enthusiastic support from UN member states and the UN Secretariat staff.

News World
Supplied|Published

Around 800,000 visitors expected to flock to Durban during festive season

Around 60 new police vehicles were added to the force, including the addition of private security guards, to ensure the City of Durban is safe during the festive period, as close to 800,000 people are expected to visit.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Jehran Naidoo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa declares December 15 a public holiday

President Cyril Ramaphosa said it would not be possible to have the public holiday now because Matric students were writing their final exams.

News Politics
Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: The Lunar New Year is celebrated globally

The Empire State Building, Tokyo Tower, Sydney Opera House and many other famous landmarks around the world, were lit up in red or decorated with Chinese elements.

News World
Xinhua|Published

C’mon Ramaphosa: Cosatu backs December 27 public holiday calls as an appreciation for sacrifices made by workers

Cosatu has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare December 27 a public holiday, saying it would also be an appreciation for the sacrifices workers had made in keeping the economy moving.

News Feel Good
Sihle Mlambo|Published

MSC Cruises brings two ships - MSC Orchestra and MSC Sinfonia - to South Africa for 2022/2023 local cruise season

This will mark the first time that two MSC Cruises ships of different classes will be deployed in the country simultaneously, providing additional cruise capacity to cater for the growing demand for cruise holidays.

Lifestyle Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

New 2024 school calendar has fewer holidays

The 2024 calendar is structured in such a way that the school terms are not interrupted by as many public holidays.

News Education
Kailene Pillay|Published