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#RunForHope – 28 October 2023

#RunForHope is a project of the AfriForum Trauma Unit aiming to create awareness about farm murders and farm attacks...

by AfriForum WêreldwydSep 11, 2023

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The biggest South African handmade market in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

By Deirdre Norval On Saturday, 29 July 2023, the first and biggest ever South African handmade market was held in...

by AfriForum WêreldwydAug 18, 2023

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The Lekkerbek Basaar in Brisbane is for young and old

The Brisbane Afrikaans Church held their annual Lekkerbek Basaar on 27 Augustus and once again the event didn’t...

by AfriForum WêreldwydSep 21, 2022

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The South African Gathering 2022

We are proud to announce that ticket sales for Ireland's original South African Gathering are now on sale. Building on...

by AfriForum WêreldwydJan 31, 2022

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You are invited: Christmas in Germany

In the spirit of the Christmas season, some members of South Africans in Germany's community offered to host some...

by AfriForum WêreldwydDec 13, 2021

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Celebrating Christmas in Dubai

Dec 10, 2023

By Lorey Harfield Living in Dubai since ’98, experiencing Christmas here is quite the blend of cultures against a backdrop of sunny skies. Despite being in a city with strong Islamic roots, Dubai really gets into the festive groove during Christmas in its own unique...

Unique ways Christmas is celebrated in different countries

Dec 10, 2023

By Alize Scholtz The word “Christ” in Christmas is obviously a reference to the name of Christ. Therefore the word Christmas in fact means Christ festival. This is also why compounds with “Christ” are usually spelt with a capital. Here are a few versions of stories...

Christmas in the Netherlands

Dec 10, 2023

By Jorietha Rabie In the Netherlands we celebrate St Nicholas on 5 December and then Christmas on 25 December. It is not the same celebration and St Nicholas doesn’t replace Father Christmas.Our family has decided to use the opportunity to exchange our large gifts on...

Celebrating Christmas in New-Zealand

Dec 10, 2023

By Shar-nica du Plessis Although December is a joyous time when we are looking forward to a sea or bush holiday and the little ones’ Christmas wishing lists, this time of year is also time for nostalgy and deep longing. At Christmas we always thinking of children and...

Tips to travel overseas with children

Dec 6, 2023

Taking the kids with overseas can be a challenging task! But with a few basic preparations, you can ensure that your holiday goes smoothly. Here are three tips that will ensure complete peace of mind: Ensure that you have these documents at hand Since 2015 the...