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Festive season crackdown: BMA intercepts thousands at borders
JOHANNESBURG - The Border Management Authority (BMA) says the number of undocumented immigrants entering South Africa declined by 42 percent compared with the 2024/2025 festive season. BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato says more than 22,000 undocumented individuals were intercepted for offences including overstaying, invalid passports, fraudulent visas and failure to produce yellow fever certificates. The majority
How to create a festive shopping experience without breaking your budget
Small businesses have a festive atmosphere advantage over sterile big-box stores. Industry expert Brendan Straw explains how simple touches can drive Christmas foot traffic. What’s Happening: Forty-one per cent of Australian shoppers plan to buy Christmas gifts in physical stores this year, with 35% specifically seeking festive atmosphere, according to Shopfully research of 574 consumers.
Kick off 2025 with these fun and festive New Year party theme ideas
Creative party themes and decorating ideas can turn your 2025 New Year celebration into a memorable and exciting event...
Disneyland’s Festive Star Wars Meal Is a Life Day Letdown
The fireworks are the best part of Disney's holiday-themed meal package at Galaxy's Edge...
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“Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration
Award-winning singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has urged creatives to remain committed to their craft, even when recognition feels out of reach, sharing a powerful reflection on patience, excellence and… The post “Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today...
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Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight
Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control. The post Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept...
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Multi-agency flood control exercise gains momentum
A large-scale flood control and drainage desilting campaign, spearheaded by Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its partners, has been intensified across Accra as stakeholders step up efforts to prepare the capital ahead of the peak rainy season. The exercise, which involved the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO...
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Poor road to dump site leaves tricycle operators stranded
Poor road conditions leading to the only waste disposal site at Lower McCarthy Hill in the Weija Gbawe Municipality have left thousands of refuse tricycle operators stranded, disrupting waste collection in parts of Accra. The situation has resulted in long queues of tricycles along the Leprosarium stretch of the Mallam-Kasoa Highway...
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“This is why I don’t attend parties” – Woman leaves guests stunned with her electrifying dance performance at a party (Watch)
A woman turned heads online after revealing why she rarely attends parties: her unique dancing style. She often avoids social gatherings because she believes her dance moves can be embarrassing. She jokingly admitted that there are times she prefers to remain seated and quiet rather than draw attention to herself on the dance floor...