Thursday, June 21, 2012

Africa - Voice of America: South Africa Reviews Its Public Holidays

Africa - Voice of America
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South Africa Reviews Its Public Holidays
Jun 21st 2012, 14:30

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africa's public holiday calendar is under review after complaints that it is biased towards Christian holidays and needs to encourage equal treatment for other religions and cultures.  South Africa prides itself on being home to nearly 20 religious groups, including indigenous African belief systems.  But if you look at the South African holiday calendar you will see there is only one religion represented: Christianity, with both Christmas ...

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