In December, South Africa workers can turn three festive days into long family breaks with smart leave hacks around school holidays.
Marking World AIDS Day, this comprehensive article takes you through the history, present efforts, and future strategies in HIV prevention and care.
How to celebrate Thanksgiving – a clear guide to the holiday’s origins, debates and traditions.
Guy Fawkes Day 2025, observed on 5 November, celebrates a significant historical event with unique traditions, including bonfires and fireworks. Here’s how to mark the day in South Africa.
The Celts believed that on the night of 31 October, the boundary between the living and the dead thinned, allowing spirits to roam the earth.
Here’s a look at the religious significance of Diwali and how to celebrate the Festival of Lights in 2025.
South Africans mark Heritage Day every year on 24 September, a public holiday that celebrates the country’s diverse cultures, traditions, and shared history.
There is no single way of honouring your heritage in South Africa, and that, in a way, is what makes this nation one of the most unique on the planet.
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.
National Women’s Day in South Africa stands as a symbol of the strength and resilience of women who have played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s history and identity.
National Girlfriends Day is here, and whether it’s for your bestie or your boo, here’s a quick guide on how to celebrate the women who mean the most to you.
In this article, we will explore the history of Mandela Day, and its historical significance, and provide ideas on how to celebrate this meaningful day.
Mandela Day is an opportunity to do good, in the name of the world’s most revered humanitarian.
For Americans living in South Africa, celebrating the Fourth of July can still be a meaningful experience, even while being away from home.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States; here’s what it means and how people mark the day.
Youth Day honours the bravery of South African students and encouraging national reflection and youth empowerment.
Father’s Day 2025 falls on Sunday, 15 June; here’s what you need to know about its origin, significance, and how to celebrate.
Did you know Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman from Arkansas, US, is credited as the founder of Father’s Day?
Ascension Day is observed as a school holiday in South Africa due to its Christian religious significance, with various ways to honour the occasion.
Ascension Day is a significant religious holiday. Here’s why.
Ascension Day, observed 40 days after Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven and is celebrated through various religious traditions worldwide.
Earth Day is observed globally to raise awareness about environmental protection — here’s why it matters and how you can take part.
African World Heritage Day 2025 celebrates and promotes the preservation of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage, with global events and activities recognising its historical value.
Cinco de Mayo 2025 marks the anniversary of Mexico’s 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla and is widely celebrated with Mexican cultural events and festivities.
Constituency Day 2025 gives South Africans a chance to engage directly with their MPs, raising community concerns and influencing decision-making.
Star Wars Day, celebrated annually on May 4th, honours the iconic sci-fi franchise and its lasting impact on pop culture—here’s what to know and how fans celebrate.
International Harry Potter Day is celebrated on 2 May each year to honour the final battle of the wizarding world and its lasting impact on global pop culture.
May Day 2025 is marked by nationwide protests in the US, spotlighting worker and immigrant rights amid growing opposition to Donald Trump’s administration.
Worker’s Day in South Africa, observed annually on 1 May, honours the struggles and achievements of workers and the labour movement.
Freedom Day in South Africa, celebrated on 27 April, honours the country’s first democratic elections and the end of apartheid.