Day of Goodwill is celebrated annually on 26 December, the day after Christmas.

In the spirit of reconciliation, South Africans, from all walks of life, are encouraged to build their own bridges over the rivers of blood which have hollowed out trenches of intolerance.

Reconciliation Day marks a celebration of unity in South Africa. But it has come to mean something very different to each major political party.

Reconciliation Day on 16 December is an important observance to South Africans. Here’s why.

We’d take this in a heartbeat, but will Cyril Ramaphosa and the leadership of South Africa heed the growing calls for a public holiday on Monday?

Here is a guide to the events across the country that will keep you busy during Easter. These range from family friendly to more adult activities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on citizens to exercise their right to vote.

Why can’t we have an election every year? Thanks to the way certain public holidays have fallen in 2019, there’s a couple of “extra” dates to know about.

Your time off is precious. So if you’re looking to make the most of it, we’ve got all the essential knowledge you need to maximise those “out of office” days.

With the Day of Reconciliation coming up, we’re looking at the people who must learn the true values of SA. Warning, this article contains awful people.

Heritage Day, Braai Day or Shaka Day. Depending on who you ask, 24 September means something different to South Africans. Here’s what you need to know about the public holiday.

Freedom Day is a public holiday celebrated in South Africa every year. It’s an important day in the country’s history and to this day offers a time for reflection.

Nelson Mandela said on Human Rights Day in 1996: “It is a day which, more than many others, captures the essence of the struggle of the South African people and the soul of our non-racial democracy.” He described Sharpeville as “the Cradle of Human Rights”.

If you’re planning to take advantage of the double public holiday that comes with Easter, now is the time to start planning. Traditionally, Easter is a Christian holiday, but despite South Africa being a secular state – which purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion – Easter is still […]

Miss the kids already? This is when they’ll be off school again…

For our international audience, here’s an explainer…

With just three months left of 2017, it’s important to know when you can have a worry-free lie in

When a South African in London organises a Geloftefees on the Day of Reconciliation, is the outcry justified?

Let’s celebrate all the South African things we hold near and dear this Heritage Day.

President Jacob Zuma agreed to a request to allow 27 December 2016 to also be a public holiday.