This year, Christmas will be the first in two years where South Africans can gather without Covid 19-related restrictions. | SabreenNaidoo
This year, Christmas will be the first in two years where South Africans can gather without Covid-19-related restrictions.
In the lead-up to the"most wonderful time of year", News24 took to the streets to ask South Africans how they felt. Donald Majebe, told News24: During the pandemic, no one knew when it would be over or when we would be able to celebrate with our families again, and it felt like for the longest time this wouldn't even be possible; this Christmas is going to be a good one.
For Nisa Adams, the past two years have been difficult. She lives in Johannesburg, but her family is in Cape Town. Going back to 'normal' is bringing festive cheer. "I'm very excited to see my family back in Cape Town now that the restrictions are gone," she said."I am so excited to be able to go out with my friends and enjoy this December".
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