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For the current year, this category includes: 266 events.
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
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Independence Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of October 4, 1966, the official day of independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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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 while educating the public about the importance of oceans, tid...
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African Penguin Awareness Day raises awareness about the beautiful and endangered African penguins and informs the public on what we can do to help. Overfishing and pollution have endangered these birds....
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The first spring day (Australia time) occurs at the equinox in the southern hemisphere and is the first day of fall in the northern hemisphere. An equinox occurs when the sun passes the earth's equator a...
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South Africa is a nation of many peoples, cultures, and nations. Each year the nation pauses to recognize the unique contributions of its many cultures through National Heritage Day.
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It looks like you made it! Flu season south of the equator is over for this year. Influenza activity peaks at the end of August in most regions in Australia, with Tasmania and the Northern Territory exp...