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EASTER OR PASSOVER?: Is it time to worship or time to party and eat eggs?
26Mar By News SANo Comments
Opinion

EASTER OR PASSOVER?: Is it time to worship or time to party and eat eggs?

By Katlego Rammusa: There is a lot of debate around the Passover and questions around whether it is Passover or Easter. Some people believe it is Easter and Christians believe it's Passover. Perhaps it's high time to answer and explain how the Passover come about? It was during that time in Egypt when the angel of death was to pass every household and when the angel saw the blood of the Lamb on the doorpost, he passed over that house (Exodus 12:23). Passover comes a long way. In the Old Testament, it was about commemorating the safety that the blood of the Lamb brought (offering the Lamb as a sacrificial offering). The New Testament is about commemorating the Blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross 2000 years ago. It is about commemorating the death, the burial and the re...
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EASTER ESCAPADES: Your guide to the perfect Easter getaway in South Africa
16Apr By News SANo Comments
Travel

EASTER ESCAPADES: Your guide to the perfect Easter getaway in South Africa

The Capital Zimbali Resort There’s something quietly magical about Easter in South Africa. Maybe it’s the first crisp hints of autumn in the air, the rustle of golden leaves beneath your feet, or the way the long weekend beckons us to pause, pack up the family, and seek out somewhere new. As we approach the long weekend and the city slows down, the Easter break offers more than just a chance to rest - it’s an invitation to explore. And whether your idea of escape is sipping wine under starry skies, chasing waves on sun-warmed beaches, or simply lingering a little longer around a shared lunch table, South Africa has a destination to match every family’s mood. A city break with a twist In Gauteng, Easter is anything but ordinary. Just outside Pretoria and Johannesburg lies Ki...
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COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: InDrive partners with UJ to address safety in mobility ahead of the Easter holidays 
3Apr By News SANo Comments
News

COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: InDrive partners with UJ to address safety in mobility ahead of the Easter holidays 

By Sitha Maliwa InDrive and UJ's GBV forum  inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has reinforced its dedication to combating gender-based violence (GBV) by actively participating in the GBV Forum hosted by the University of Johannesburg. This move underscores the company's ongoing commitment to addressing the critical issue of GBV, especially within the transportation sector, where women have long been vulnerable to violence and harassment. The urgency of this issue is clear, with recent statistics from South Africa painting a stark picture. In the second quarter of 2024 alone, South Africa recorded 10,516 rapes and 881 murders of women. A study presented to the Minister of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities in October 2024 revealed that a minimu...
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