Merry Christmas! South Africa celebrates Christmas with a unique blend of European traditions and vibrant local flair.Here are some highlights of the holiday events you can enjoy:
Festive Lights and Decorations: Major cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban go all out with dazzling Christmas lights displays. Check out Adderley Street in Cape Town for glittering decorations and charming night markets.
Carol by Candlelight: Sing along to beloved Christmas carols in a magical outdoor setting. Popular venues include Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town, the Albert Waterfront, and scenic vineyards.
Braai (BBQ) and Feasting: South Africans love their braais, and Christmas is no exception. Expect delicious grilled meats, seafood, and traditional dishes like yellow rice with raisins and vegetables. Don’t forget to try Malva pudding, a rich and decadent South African dessert.
Outdoor Activities: Embrace the summer weather with a variety of outdoor activities. Go on a Big 5 safari, hike or bike Table Mountain, relax on the beach, or even go penguin spotting at Boulders Beach.
Cultural Events: Immerse yourself in South African culture with Christmas-themed festivals and markets. Visit the vibrant Shongololo Market in Durban for traditional crafts and performances, or attend the Bo Kaap Christmas Choir Festival in Cape Town.
Church Services: Christmas is a time for reflection and faith for many South Africans. Attend a special church service and experience the warmth and spirit of the community.
Other Events: Keep an eye out for other festive events happening around the country, such as Christmas concerts, theater productions, and family-friendly activities.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, South Africa’s warm weather, friendly people, and unique traditions are sure to make your Christmas unforgettable.
Additional Tips:
- Book your accommodations and activities in advance, especially if you’re traveling during peak season.
- Be prepared for crowds at popular attractions.
- Pack for summer weather, with light and comfortable clothing.
- Don’t forget your sunscreen and hat!
- Relax and enjoy the festive spirit!
I hope this helps you search and plan your Christmas in South Africa!
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: I assumed I would be part of the first generation to have full agency over my reproduction – but I was wrong By Edna Bonhomme. Read by Nerissa - Ramaphosa Denies Knowing Maumela, Says Video Showing Him Outside House of Tembisa ‘Looting’ Accused, a Coincidence
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ICYMI: [Namibian] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson says a video showing him outside the Sandton home of Hangwani Maumela – a central figure in a massive corruption scandal involving the looting of over R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital – is purely coincidental.http://dlvr.it/TNggDkhttp://dlvr.it/TNhLdW - Ramaphosa Denies Knowing Maumela, Says Video Showing Him Outside House of Tembisa ‘Looting’ Accused, a Coincidence
ICYMI: [Namibian] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson says a video showing him outside the Sandton home of Hangwani Maumela – a central figure in a massive corruption scandal involving the looting of over R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital – is purely coincidental.http://dlvr.it/TNggDk - Magistrates Protest Outside Court, Demanding Higher Wages
[GroundUp] Magistrates are under-recognised and under-paid, says former Constitutional Court judge Edwin Cameronhttp://dlvr.it/TNgg1z - E-306 Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ—Joyfully Receiving Christ and Others
One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus […]http://dlvr.it/TNgJcV - Refund PolicyCDM Refund and Photo Policies Photo Release Statement By registering for this conference, I agree to grant CDM and its authorized representatives permission to photograph and/or video record pictures of my participation. I further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used in any form, as part of any […]http://dlvr.it/TNgJcB
- Good news: men have stopped disrupting women’s sport with dildos. Bad news: now they’re betting on their periods | Arwa Mahdawi
Speculating on basketball players’ menstrual cycles is creepy and intrusive. In other words, it’s just what you’d expect when women must be punished for standing out Forget the bald eagle or the Statue of Liberty – the best symbol of modern America may well be a neon green dildo. Women’s basketball fans will know exactly - Orthodoxy and women in the Anglican church | Letters
Church traditionalists are not motivated by prejudice but by theological conviction, says Rev Simon Jones in response to letters on the first female archbishop of Canterbury The recent letters welcoming Sarah Mullally as the next archbishop of Canterbury are right to celebrate her gifts (Letters, 7 October). But it would be a mistake to imagine that those - My extreme sickness in pregnancy feels like a personal failure, even as society glorifies motherhood as divine suffering | Intifar Chowdhury
Hyperemesis gravidarum – a condition routinely dismissed as ‘just morning sickness’ – doesn’t just affect your stomach, it hijacks your entire life When I came back to my senses, I turned to the paramedic and whispered, “Did I say something about terminating the pregnancy?” My voice cracked. “Please … don’t judge me.” My mother was - Former ‘Cato Manor Unit’ Officers Challenge Years of Unjust Prosecutions in Court
ICYMI: ICYMI: ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] Almost 17 years after being falsely accused of operating a ‘hit squad’ which ‘unlawfully’ murdered 28 people, former members of the Durban Organised Crime Unit are finally claiming damages from the State.http://dlvr.it/TNbx6zhttp://dlvr.it/TNdCjyhttp://dlvr.it/TNgCBQ - Ramaphosa Denies Knowing Maumela, Says Video Showing Him Outside House of Tembisa ‘Looting’ Accused, a Coincidence
[Namibian] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson says a video showing him outside the Sandton home of Hangwani Maumela – a central figure in a massive corruption scandal involving the looting of over R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital – is purely coincidental.http://dlvr.it/TNfXp4http://dlvr.it/TNgBvT - Ramaphosa Denies Knowing Maumela, Says Video Showing Him Outside House of Tembisa ‘Looting’ Accused, a Coincidence
[Namibian] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson says a video showing him outside the Sandton home of Hangwani Maumela – a central figure in a massive corruption scandal involving the looting of over R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital – is purely coincidental.http://dlvr.it/TNfXp4 - The Faithfulness of God in the Fall of Life
ELIZABETH TURNAGE | CONTRIBUTOR “For everything there is a season, and a time for every activity under heaven.” (Ecc. 3:1). Golden yellows, flaming oranges, deep burgundies — the brilliant leaves dance in the wind, announcing the change of season. Sunflower wreaths adorn neighborhood doors; coffee shops beckon with pumpkin spice lattes. Where I live, in - ‘These men think they’ve done nothing wrong’: the philosopher who tried to understand Gisèle Pelicot’s rapists
When 50 men went on trial in France, accused of raping a woman who had been drugged by her husband, Manon Garcia was in the courtroom – and in the prosecutors’ closing arguments. How does she make sense of what happened? ‘It is so rare, in fact it never happens, that crimes are so well - High youth death rates are an ‘emerging crisis’, global health study warns
Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say The world faces “an emerging crisis” of higher death rates among teenagers and young adults, according to a major study on the causes of death and disability worldwide. The reasons vary from drug and alcohol use, and suicide - Somali Businessman Gunned Down in South Africa’s Cape Town
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Radio Dalsan] A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of violence against the Somali immigrant community in South Africa.http://dlvr.it/TNcm9Xhttp://dlvr.it/TNf6S7 - Former ‘Cato Manor Unit’ Officers Challenge Years of Unjust Prosecutions in Court
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] Almost 17 years after being falsely accused of operating a ‘hit squad’ which ‘unlawfully’ murdered 28 people, former members of the Durban Organised Crime Unit are finally claiming damages from the State.http://dlvr.it/TNbx6zhttp://dlvr.it/TNdCjyhttp://dlvr.it/TNf6F9 - Former ‘Cato Manor Unit’ Officers Challenge Years of Unjust Prosecutions in Court
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] Almost 17 years after being falsely accused of operating a ‘hit squad’ which ‘unlawfully’ murdered 28 people, former members of the Durban Organised Crime Unit are finally claiming damages from the State.http://dlvr.it/TNbx6zhttp://dlvr.it/TNdCjy - Somali Businessman Gunned Down in South Africa’s Cape Town
ICYMI: [Radio Dalsan] A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of violence against the Somali immigrant community in South Africa.http://dlvr.it/TNcm9Xhttp://dlvr.it/TNdCZ7 - Somali Businessman Gunned Down in South Africa’s Cape Town
ICYMI: [Radio Dalsan] A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of violence against the Somali immigrant community in South Africa.http://dlvr.it/TNcm9X
