Boxing Day: History, meaning and how it’s celebrated around the world
Boxing Day falls on 26 December. Here is what Boxing Day means, where it comes from and how people observe it today.
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Thanksgiving 2025: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate
How to celebrate Thanksgiving – a clear guide to the holiday’s origins, debates and traditions.
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Heritage Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
South Africans mark Heritage Day every year on 24 September, a public holiday that celebrates the country’s diverse cultures, traditions, and shared history.
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Labour Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate
Labour Day in the United States is a public holiday that honours workers and their contributions, marked each year on the first Monday of September.
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Juneteenth: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States; here’s what it means and how people mark the day.
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Youth Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate
Youth Day honours the bravery of South African students and encouraging national reflection and youth empowerment.
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Ascension Day 2025: How to celebrate in South Africa
Ascension Day is a significant religious holiday. Here's why.
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Workers’ Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
Worker’s Day in South Africa, observed annually on 1 May, honours the struggles and achievements of workers and the labour movement.
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Human Rights Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
South Africa observes Human Rights Day on 21 March 2025. Here’s the theme, historical significance, and how to celebrate.
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Thanksgiving traditions and celebrations – A comprehensive guide
Here's a comprehensive guide on exploring the rich traditions, history, and festive ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.
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Heritage Day: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of South Africa’s Culture and Traditions
Today, Heritage Day encourages South Africans to embrace and celebrate their cultural diversity and to reflect on their shared history.
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Botswana declares ‘off day’ after Letsile Tebogo gold medal win
Tebogo's victory is not only a historic moment for Botswana but also for Africa, as he became the first African to win a gold medal in the 200m at the Olympics.
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Joburg Market operating times on Freedom Day and Workers’ Day
The Joburg Market has announced its operating hours for the upcoming public holidays, including Freedom Day and Workers' Day.
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WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa national address lingers amid ‘public holiday’ confusion [video]
Don't miss President Ramaphosa's national address amid public holiday confusion. Will he declare a day off following the Springboks' Rugby World Cup win? Stay tuned.
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Ramaphosa teases ‘public holiday’ if Springboks win 2023 Rugby World Cup
President Cyril Ramaphosa playfully hinted at a 'public holiday' should the Springboks clinch victory in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, following a stress-inducing game against France.
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Here’s how Christmas Day gifted South Africans an extended long weekend in 2022
This year's Sunday Christmas is a gift wrapped by Santa himself for South Africans. Here's why.
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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?
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December global holidays celebrated around the world
Here is a comprehensive list of December global holidays you should know about.
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Ramaphosa declares 1 November a public holiday
The president has invoked his powers and made 1 November 2021 a public holiday.
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Worker’s Day in South Africa: Is Monday a public holiday?
This year's Worker's Day fell on a weekend. Does that mean Monday is a public holiday?
