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Today in History: New Year’s Day (1 January) was celebrated for the first time
Local newsThe year was calculated to be 365 and 1/4 days, and Caesar added 67 days to 45 BC, making 46…
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Watch: Last minute New Year’s Eve party ideas
Local newsMake your party epic with these creative party ideas
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Ladies and gentleman, how NOT to make use of fireworks
Local newsWe can only say thank you to the people who filmed each of these fails for giving us something to…
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Today in History: The Panama Canal was placed under Panama’s control
Local newsIn October 2006, Panamanian voters approved a $5,25 billion plan to double the canal’s size by 2015 to better accommodate…
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Think again before you light that firework
Local newsNo person may deal in fireworks (sell or make available) unless they hold a fireworks licence in terms of the…
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The meaning of New Year’s Day
Local newsNew Year festivities in South Africa are celebrated annually with excitement and happiness on January 1. New Year’s Day marks…
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Today in History: Fire ravaged Chicago theatre, killing hundreds
Local newsBlocked fire exits and the lack of a fire-safety plan caused most of the deaths.
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Passenger dies as truck goes off Hendrik Potgieter Road into ravine
Local newsThe road has reportedly been reopened following the vehicle recovery
