Joburg to the coast: What your December 2025 road trip will really cost in fuel and tolls
South Africa’s December 2025 petrol price hike means road trip costs are higher. Here’s what it’ll cost to drive from Joburg to the coast.
Latest in Festive season
Travel
Last-minute December 2025 getaways in South Africa: Where you can still book
Still chasing last minute December holidays South Africa 2025 style? These KZN, Garden Route and bush spots still have realistic, bookable gaps.
Lifestyle
December 2025 public holidays: How to stretch Reconciliation Day, Christmas and Day of Goodwill with minimal leave
In December, South Africa workers can turn three festive days into long family breaks with smart leave hacks around school holidays.
News
Gauteng records highest fatalities in mid-festive road stats
Since 1 December 2024, 96 fatalities have been recorded from 90 crashes in Gauteng, contributing to a nationwide death toll of 512 lives lost.
Travel
ACSA prepares for record-breaking festive season travel amid fuel scrutiny
ACSA faces festive season travel pressures amid fallout from O.R. Tambo fuel disruption and allegations of financial instability.
Movies
Christmas and holiday movies to watch on Disney+, Netflix and Showmax in December 2024
Get into the festive mood with Christmas and holiday movies coming to Disney+, Netflix and Showmax this December.
Movies
New movies and shows coming to Netflix in December 2024
On 26 December, the highly anticipated Squid Game: Season 2 lands on screens, following up on the international sensation that took the streaming world by storm.
News
BMA outlines plans to secure SA’s ports of entry this festive season
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said the agency anticipates facilitating over six million people, a recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
News
RTMC adopts zero tolerance for traffic violators this festive season
Authorities are focusing on preventing accidents by targeting high-risk behaviours, including drunk driving, speeding, and pedestrian safety violations.
News
SANParks ready to receive visitors for 2024 Festive Season
SANParks announced the introduction of the Table Mountain National Park Volunteer Safety Services (VSS), which is a partnership with interested and affected civil society organisations to improve response to crime.
News
2023 festive season road statistics show a drop in fatalities
According to the 2023 festive season road statistics, the Western Cape recorded the highest increase in road fatalities.
Lifestyle
Helpful tips to help you avoid a lonely Christmas
A lonely Christmas does not always have to be sad,. Here is how you can make your holidays fun by yourself.
News
Eskom raises hopes of a glittering Christmas with this loadshedding update
With Eskom suspending load shedding indefinitely, South Africans anticipate a more stable festive season.
Cape Town Buzz
My Cape Town Market at Company’s Garden: Here’s everything you must know
The My Cape Town Market at Company's Garden, running from December 16 to 20, promises a festive extravaganza with live entertainment, dance battles, and a variety of vendors, supporting the local economy.
News
Here’s how BMA plan to secure borders this festive season
The BMA expects at least six million people to move through South Africa’s borders during the festive season.
News
Motorists urged to prepare adequately for festive season travel
Motorists are further advised to ensure they always carry a valid driving licence card. Driving without a valid driving licence card is an infringement and is punishable by law.
Lifestyle
Here’s why 27 December 2022 was declared a public holiday in South Africa
So, why was Ramaphosa generous enough to extend the Christmas long weekend?
Lifestyle
2021 festive season road statistics show increase in car deaths
It was a deadly festive season on the roads, the Transport Ministry found.
