Author: Duet Mlotshwa
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also referred to in the United States as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities… October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to educate the public about early detection, support research, and honor those affected by the disease. We wear…
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A Glimpse To 2030
Inside my one-bedroom flat, gazing at life from a distance. My eyes pop out because of disbelief, and my jaw drops because of amazement. Year 2030 looks like a year that’s not from planet Earth. Almost everything is artificial and unbelievable in 2030. Starting from how people look with too much makeup, Brazilian Butt Lifts,…
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The Reed Dance Festival
The Reed Dance Festival, known as Umkhosi woMhlanga in Zulu or Umhlanga in Eswatini, is a major annual cultural event held in late August or September. Tens of thousands of unmarried, childless young women gather to celebrate womanhood, preserve traditional values, and present cut reeds to the royal family. Key Traditions and Meaning of the…
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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…