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December, aka Dezemba, in South Africa is more than a month—it’s a paradox of joy and reckoning. Why does Dezemba hold such power over the nation’s soul? From wild celebrations to quiet reckonings with history, this season exposes what South Africans cling to, what they’ve inherited, and what they’re desperate to escape. But is this annual frenzy a unifying force or a ticking time bomb? Beneath the surface of beach parties, glittering concerts, and family feasts lies a story few talk about. How did a season of freedom become entangled with the ghosts of migrant labour, economic extremes, and a cycle of indulgence and regret? And why do whispers of “Janu-worry” haunt every shopping spree and stokvel haul? The answers are buried in traditions that stretch from Apartheid-era curfews to today’s clash of old rituals and modern excess. Is Dezemba South Africa’s greatest blessing—or its most dangerous tradition? Share your thoughs and your experiences in the comments.