Tag: public holiday

Extra public holiday in November: What South Africans need to know

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared 4 November 2026 a public holiday to allow South Africans to vote in the local government elections. Also see: IEC reports sharp rise in candidates for November local elections The declaration, made under the Public Holidays Act, formally completes the legal process for the election day to be recognised as a nationwide public […]

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How to be intentional with your public holidays this year

Planning ahead for public holidays can help you maximise your time off and make the most of your annual leave. While 2025 brings one fewer public holiday to South Africans compared to 2024, smart planning can still lead to extended breaks throughout the year. Here’s a guide to making the most of SA’s public holidays. […]

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President to address the nation but Mzansi wants a public holiday

As a nation we are all extremely proud of the outstanding effort that the Springboks have put into the Rugby World Cup to ensure that the Webb Ellis Cup remains within our borders. As we watched the conclusion of Saturday night’s final game, we witnessed the Springboks do their victory walk as they received their gold medals […]

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