Author: Duet Mlotshwa
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The Waiting Killed Her
Little did they know that sending John to town would end in heartbreak. It was already noon when John insisted on making the trip. He wanted to help his grandparents, despite their repeated warnings. “Transport from town isn’t as reliable here as it is in KwaMashu,” Grandpa explained. “You might struggle to get back before…
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Married To A Chameleon
Jabu and I were the best couple in school. Everybody envied our relationship. We were best friends and best companions. It went on for years until he asked for my hand in marriage. I was delighted to marry my high school sweetheart and the person I know so well. My family agreed, and our special…
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Durban July
The 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026. This 130th edition of Africa’s premier horse racing and social event will be held at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in Durban, South Africa. Themed “Country Allure”, the event features a record-breaking R10 million prize purse for the main race and a star-studded music…
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Africa Day
Africa Day 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, May 25, 2026, marking the 63rd anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU/AU). The day commemorates African unity, culture, and progress, with major events scheduled throughout May to celebrate the continent’s heritage, including performances, fashion, and economic forums. Aspects of Africa Day Date: Monday, 25 May…
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Workers’ Day
Workers’ Day was first officially recognized and celebrated as a public holiday in South Africa on 1 May 1994, following the country’s first democratic elections. While May Day rallies occurred as early as 1904 and widespread resistance movements celebrated it unofficially throughout the 1980s and 1990s, 1994 marked its official adoption. Workers’ Day (also known…
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Wrong Piece In A Puzzle
John always felt like a wrong piece in a puzzle around his home. He rarely felt welcome, treated fairly, or like one of the other siblings. As the oldest sibling, he knew something was not adding up, although he wasn’t sure what. His break money was always the smallest, and his father would excuse it…
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35 Interesting Women’s History Month Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know
The first Women’s History Day was held in 1909. The day became Women’s History Week in 1978. In 1987, Women’s History Month began. … The president declares every March Women’s History Month. Every Women’s History Month has a theme. Ways to honor women’s history in the workplace: Host insightful lunch and learns. Initiate an employee…
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Breaking The Silence
Nomie grew up as a bright, beautiful child in what appeared to be a loving home. From the outside, her life seemed ordinary, happy, even. But behind closed doors, a dark secret was slowly stealing her innocence. One afternoon after school, her father fetched her and gave her sweets and a small amount of money.…
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New Year Affirmations
Affirmations Meaning:- Emotional support or encouragement. Focus on fresh starts, self-improvement, and attracting positivity, using phrases like “I am worthy of my dreams,” “I release negativity and embrace hope,” “My actions align with my goals,” and “I am creating my best self this year” to set intentions for growth, joy, and abundance, encouraging focus on…
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My First Christmas!
There are moments in life that arrive quietly, yet change us forever. My first Christmas is one of those moments—bright, unexpected, and filled with a kind of warmth I didn’t know I needed. Growing up, Christmas was always something that belonged to other people. I saw it through windows, through stories, through the excitement of…