Residents share top Christmas no-no’s

POLOKWANE – After a long year of hard work, the festive season is finally here and family and friends prepare to spend quality time together.

It is custom in many cultures to exchange gifts at Christmas time. Review asks residents what the one thing is that they definitely do not want for Christmas.

Mahlatse Malesa says she does not want any road accidents over the festive season so that everybody can enjoy a lovely Christmas with friends and family. She wants people to be happy, to dance and to celebrate.

Dineo Sathekge says she wants people to quit all criminal activities so that residents can have peace of mind during the holidays.

“People are killed off like ants these days and that is something I don’t want to see or hear about. I only want peace and harmony for Christmas,” she says.

Lebogang Tjale says she does not want to spend the festive season without her family.

“My family comes first and it will break my heart if anything terrible happens to any of them,” she says.

Rebone Maputla says she does not want money for Christmas, but gifts will be most welcome. “Money makes people do silly things like taking drugs or drinking too much liquor. That can result in terrible accidents.”

Tebogo Matsepane says he does not want people to drink too much liquor. “Liquor makes people do things they regret the following day. I advise people to be responsible and look after themselves these festive holidays,” he says.