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Melrose Arch marks 9-years of popular "Destination Christmas"
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Melrose Arch is marking 9-years of its popular "Destination Christmas" event, a festive favourite in Johannesburg.
Residents can enjoy a festive experience with Santa, live music, markets, and activities for all ages.
The programme began with a Christmas lights switch-on in November and runs through the festive season.
The precinct's head of Marketing, Khanyi Moyo:
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Residents can enjoy a festive experience with Santa, live music, markets, and activities for all ages.
The programme began with a Christmas lights switch-on in November and runs through the festive season.
The precinct's head of Marketing, Khanyi Moyo:
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Chain Gang Mountain Biking Club surprised cyclist
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Members of the Chain Gang Mountain Biking Club surprised cyclists commuting between Diepsloot and Fourways by distributing safety gear on Winnie Mandela Drive on Friday.
The group set up a roadside stop where they handed out helmets, reflective vests, gloves, food and hot drinks to riders heading to work.
The initiative aims to improve road safety for bicycle commuters who travel the busy route daily.
Local volunteers and community partners supported the drive, helping to equip cyclists for safer journeys during the festive season.
The group set up a roadside stop where they handed out helmets, reflective vests, gloves, food and hot drinks to riders heading to work.
The initiative aims to improve road safety for bicycle commuters who travel the busy route daily.
Local volunteers and community partners supported the drive, helping to equip cyclists for safer journeys during the festive season.
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus to Christmas morning walk
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will once again lead a Christmas morning walk along Cape Town’s coastline on December 25th.
The 6km stroll will start at 6am at Blouberg beachfront.
Last year dozens of community members joined Erasmus to celebrate the holiday with fitness, connection, and a spirit of giving
The tradition continues this year, giving fans the chance to walk alongside the coach.
The 6km stroll will start at 6am at Blouberg beachfront.
Last year dozens of community members joined Erasmus to celebrate the holiday with fitness, connection, and a spirit of giving
The tradition continues this year, giving fans the chance to walk alongside the coach.
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The Rand is trading at 16.87 to the US Dollar, 22.56 to the British Pound, and 19.81 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,301.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,623.00.
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