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For the current year, this category includes: 266 events.
Category: South Africa
Highlighting events in and about South Africa.
We focused on English-speaking countries and China when this calendar was conceived. South Africa had its own category, and we kept it. If the event is exclusive to South Africa, you will find it here. If it is a global event that includes South Africa, you will find it under worldwide events
South Africa Events
Reconciliation, Day of (ZA)(1994) Ntl.: D...
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January
Summer Begins (Southern Hemisphere): Decem...
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December 21 in the southern hemisphere is the day on which summer officially begins.
January
Boxing Day (UK/AU/ZA/CA): December 26
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Boxing Day in the Commonwealth countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Canada and South Africa is a day of thanks and sharing. Beginning during the Victorian era, the day after Chris...
January
Goodwill, Day of (ZA)(1994): December 26
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J.R.R. Tolkien Day (1892): January 3
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J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tolkien is universally accepted as the father of modern fantasy literature. The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillio...
January
Flu Season Peak, Southern: August
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Women's Month, (ZA) (1956): August
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Hoodie Hoo Day, Southern: August 22
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Sir Seretse Khama Day (BW)(1921): July 1
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Sir Seretse Khama Day commemorates the July 1, 1921 birth of Khama, Botswana's first president. This is a national holiday.
January
Nelson Mandela Day, Intl. (ZA)(1918): July...
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Youth Day (ZA)(1976): June 16
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Youth Day in South Africa marks the anniversary of the Soweto uprising against Bantu education. Bantu education required the teaching of Afrikaans, the language of the white minority to the black majority...
January
Winter Begins, Solstice (Southern): June 2...
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In the Southern Hemisphere, winter season starts on June 21. This also signals the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. A solstice is an occurrence when the Sun is farthest from the equator. During...
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Flu Season Begins, Southern: May 1
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Independence Day, (LS)(1966): October 1
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Independence Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of October 4, 1966, the official day of independence from Britain. This is a national holiday.
January
Penguin (African) Awareness Day: October 9
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African Penguin Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the beautiful and endangered African penguins and informing the public on what we can do to help. Overfishing and pollution have endan...
January
Marine Week, Ntl. (ZA): October 11-15
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National Marine Week in South Africa focuses on the oceans and coastal environment. Its purpose is to promote sustainability and conservation whilst educating the public about the importance of oceans, ti...
January
J.R.R. Tolkien Day (1892): January 3
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J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tolkien is universally accepted as the father of modern fantasy literature. The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillio...
January
Moshoeshoe's Day (LS)(1870): March 11
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This has to be one of the most fun events to say: Moshoeshoe's Day. Simply saying Chief Moshoeshoe's name brings a smile to the face. Born in 1776, Chief Moshoeshoe became the first king of the African na...
January
Fall Begins, Southern Hemisphere: March 20
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Today is the first day of the season of the year sequestered between the long, hot days of summer and short, bitter cold days winter, otherwise known as Autumn, (or Fall). Fall begins at the Autumnal Equi...
January
Human Rights Day (ZA)(1960): March 21
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Human Rights Day in South Africa marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, March 21, 1960. The massacre was carried out by the police, who fired into a crowd of black demonstrators, killing 69 an...
January
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