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Family tree: We need to shift the emphasis away from material gifts to shared activities such as putting up festive decorations, the writer says.

A season of joy and reflection

An African Christmas is a time to ponder the joy, challenges and resilience that define the festive season – and perhaps for a rethink

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Both Durban and Cape Town are enjoying some respite from high levels of E.Coli in beach water

KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season

Both Durban and Cape Town are enjoying some respite from high levels of E.Coli in beach water

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Kneedy: Janice Honeyman’s pantomime Beauty and the Beast is being staged at the Joburg Theatre. Photo: Corne du Plessis

Pantomime: The beauty of festive storytelling

Janice Honeyman’s production brings magic to Joburg audiences

  • Eyaaz
3 min read

Need new games for game night this holiday season? Get inspired by these BBC Brit favourites

This festive season, why not take inspiration from VitaminQ and host your own BBC Brit-inspired games night, because who doesn’t love a bit of healthy competition between family and friends?

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South African police officer on a roadside drivers license and insurance check. (Photo by Peter Titmus/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

75 000 arrested in SA during festive season safety operations

The SAPS and the Ministry of Police, led by Police Minister Bheki Cele, launched the nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations on October 13 in the Western Cape

  • Eyaaz
2 min read