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Tamil Federation Mislead South African Hindus Over Diwali

Indianspice Staff Reporter September 27, 2017 Comments Off on Tamil Federation Mislead South African Hindus Over Diwali 3,204

The Federation had issued an official statement proclaiming Diwali a public holiday but the South African Hindu Maha Sabha has rejected this statement.

South Africa: Diwali NOT a Public Holiday

Indianspice Staff Reporter September 22, 2017 Comments Off on South Africa: Diwali NOT a Public Holiday 14,534

Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of light, is a five-day Hindu celebration observed annually welcoming light over darkness to be held this November 2020.

Tshwane Diwali Festival Is HERE!

Indianspice Staff Reporter October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Tshwane Diwali Festival Is HERE! 4,372

The #Tshwane #Diwali Festival #29Oct in the heart of #Pretoria. Family friendly, free entrance, shopping & fireworks!

VOTE: Should SA Scrap Religious Public Holidays

Indianspice Staff Reporter September 23, 2016 Comments Off on VOTE: Should SA Scrap Religious Public Holidays 960

The fate of South African Public Holidays comes under review by the Department of Home Affairs based on recommendations of a report drafted from the South African Law Reform Commission to justify cancellation of Christmas & Easter or include Diwali, Eid & others. Read the full story here Tell what you think by voting on this poll here! Should #Diwali #Eid be a #PublicHoliday in #SouthAfrica? — Naufal Khan (@naufalkhan) September 23, 2016

SA Religious Public Holidays Under Scrutiny

Naufal Khan September 23, 2016 1 4,585

Minister Gigaba is to review the findings of a report on Public Holidays to justify cancellation of Christmas & Easter or include Diwali, Eid & others.