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December’s selling out fast – Book now or find your hidden gem

It’s August. While you’re blissfully waiting for spring to return, there’s a problem that’s only getting bigger: your December holiday remains unplanned. “Popular destinations…

Columns in the historical city of Palmyra

​Parenting 101 as presented by the sugar-rush kids

The day started off pleasantly enough with a warm goodbye to the parents, after which the minors arranged themselves in front of the TV.

Sunspot Solar Energy Systems employees install solar panels at a private residence in Cape Town.

​Save money, save the world with our DIY holiday tips

Looking to get away from the in-laws this holiday? How about a DIY Christmas for a cause?

South Africa’s Jewish and Muslim communities have condemned the killing of Halima Hoosen-Preston and the knife assault on her family at their home in Durban, in what appears to be an Islamophobic attack.
(Cornel van Heerden/Gallo)

Do crime levels spike in SA over the festive season?

Cases of armed robberies, burglaries, murder, attempted murder and serious assault tend to increase over the festive season, according to research.

According to a study

Is ending a summer fling worth the airtime?

A recent study shows that many flings blossom in December. It’s a time to let loose – and be loose. But how do you end a fling, asks Khaya Dlanga.

Father Christmas at Maponya Mall.

10 things about…Christmas

December 25 was also traditionally the birthday of the Persian god Mithra, known as the Sun of Righteousness and Lord of Light.

From social to silence, everybody is catered for

When you are childless you don’t want to hang out with families, particularly those with noisy children in hyper-drive brandishing melting ice creams.

Holiday fun list: December 2010

Wondering how you are going to keep the children busy these holidays so that you too can enjoy your December holidays? Look no further.