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Do you know not all countries and cultures celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1? Most of the countries follow the Gregorian calendar, with 365 days, or 12 months in a year, and leap years to boot.  The year ends on December 31 and begins on January 1. But there are several countries and cultures that celebrate New Year later in the year and not on 1st Jan.  These countries and cultures follow solar, lunar, and other hybrid calendars. Here is the list of 5 countries that do not follow the Gregorian calendar: 5 Countries That Do Not Celebrate New Year’s Day on 1st January China Chinese New Year is celebrated in first week of February. For 2019, the date is on Tuesday, 5 February. Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year and the day signifies the beginning of the spring harvest season. Colorful dragons, roadshows, lanterns, and fun activities can be seen across the country. India Every State of India celebrates New Year as per local calendar...

WhatsApp will no longer work on a number of smartphones in the new year as support ends on some older handsets. The app’s owner, Facebook, announced earlier this year that the service will be pulled from Windows Phone as it halts development on the discontinued operating system. WhatsApp already stopped supporting earlier Windows Phones at the beginning of 2018, as well as BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10. The latest cut-off will be followed by dated versions of Android and iOS in a couple of months. Android versions 2.3.7 and older, as well as iOS 8 and older, have until 1 February 2020 to continue using WhatsApp before they also face the chop. Microsoft gave up on its smartphone efforts several years ago but surprised the industry with plans to make a return in 2020. In October, the firm revealed early details about a new foldable device known as the Surface Duo — though it’s expected to run on Android instead of a Microsoft-developed operating system.

Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally recognised union between people, called spouses, that establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. Every woman have a great desire to be married. Always looking up to the wedding day be it white or traditional. The feelings, joy and happiness on that day is always awesome and memorable. A woman is always seen to be the most happiest on the wedding day than the man, though the reason(s) are not known to everyone, as it is normally expressed in their dance. Every woman should be married irrespective of the spiritual, financial and social background. However, some women who are extremely pretty are unmarried in our society today. Below are the three solid reasons why this happens; 1. Submissive As soon as some women are in a relationship, they feel equality with a man. Some women are so stubborn such that they feel too big to obey instructions fro...

A smartphone is a cellular telephone with an integrated computer and other features not originally associated with telephones such as an operating system, web browsing, and the ability to run software applications. They are distinguished from feature phones by their stronger hardware capabilities and extensive mobile operating systems, which facilitate wider software, internet (including web browsing over mobile broadband), and multimedia functionality (including music, video, cameras, and gaming), alongside core phone functions such as voice calls and text messaging. However, in this article you will get to know some harmful things that will happen if you put your mobile phone in some places. Below are some of the places you put your phone that is harmful; 1. In Your Bed Sleeping in bed with your cell phone is a bad idea for a few reasons. First, keeping your phone under your pillow could build up heat and present a potential fire hazard, especially if your phone is charging or has a ...

A lot has happened this year when it comes to relationships. We saw celebs such as Masechaba Ndlovu and Ayanda Thabethe finding love. For some, like Kelly Khumalo and Chad Da Don, however, engagements were broken off. For these celebs, who are struck by cupid’s arrow, love definitely found them and they are ready to cement their love in the form of marriage. Dawn Thandeka King After divorcing from her husband of 15 years, Dawn found love again 2 years later. The happy couple has been spotted together on numerous occasions. During Baby Cele’s umembeso, Dawn and her colleague bae were wearing matching outfits and a ring on Dawn’s finger was not something to easily ignore. The couple has not announced anything yet as they said at the time, their families were not properly introduced. Amo Chidi This year has seen Rhythm City’s Amo Chidi being blessed with her first child, and she also got engaged. She announced her engagement on Instagram and coupled the wonderful news with a bible verse l...

If you mention Nandi Mbatha, you possibly may not get enough people who know her, but once you mention Simlindile from Isithembiso, a lot of hands would definitely be up in recognition of her. After she played the role of a rural girl that relocated to Jozi because of her hunt for job opportunities and her mother in Isithembiso, Mbatha has become a centre of attraction as far as the media is concerned. But apart from that, what else do you need to know about her? Check the following paragraphs. Nandi Mbatha is a young budding actress and model who has won the hearts of many South Africans immediately after she featured in the Mzansi Magic telenovela. It is so much that her name has become a household one. But who is Nandi Mbatha? Let us take a closer look at this rising star of Africa to discover more about her. One funny but factual thing about Nandi is that she is so proud of her gender that it has taken all of her. This so drives her that people around her even feel that driving a c...

2019 seems to have taken down many relationships in the celebs industry. Heavy K and his wife Ntombi Nguse are the latest couple to call quits. Ntombi and Heavy K have 2 kids together and taking to social media, Ntombi set the record straight about the rumours that have been ‘spewing out of control’. In a statement she posted on Instagram, Ntombi details how their relationship had become toxic and cold. STATEMENT BELOW: "To my beloved followers, before the rumours start spewing out of control, I would like to publicly confirm that Mkhululi ‘Heavy K’ Siqula and I have decided to go our separate ways. We fell deeply in love with each other and we always will have love and respect for each other, as we share a special bond together through our kids. However, once a relationship becomes something toxic and starts taking away from the person that you are, then it’s time to let it go." I didn’t like the person I was becoming in that relationship, neither did I like who my partner h...

SA actress, Jessica Nkosi reveals that 2019 Christmas turned out to be the worst despite giving it a perfect plan ahead of time. Taking to Twitter, the star penned down her feels: “Still up… Actually can’t even believe that I had to worst Christmas ever. I basically had to force a smile on my face and brave it out… And I had planned it so perfectly… and then. Anyway… I’ll try again next year,” “But…. I was still strong enough to say a prayer. And allow God to take over. You know when you have to reaffirm what God has said over and over again!! Ya….” However, despite not being pleased with her day, she’s excited with her daughter’s matching drip with hers’. Jessica Nkosi✔@JessicaNkosi BUT on the brighter side of things, my daughter and I had BOMB matching outfits. I’ll share them with you guys when I’m feeling a bit better

She has a hunger for success – and Bonang Matheba pr roved that 2019 was just the start of her global takeover…Bonang on her secrets to success. She’s an influencer, a businesswoman, reality TV star and model. She had a big year: from releasing her MMC, House of BNG, to winning the African influencer of the year category at the E! People’s Choice Awards. It’s safe to say Bonang Matheba – Queen B to her hive, the force – is winning at life. And she plans to keep up the momentum in 2020. She lets us in on how she does it. SECRET TO SUCCESS “Every day I take the decision to see through the things I’ve started, even though it is not always easy. I always remind myself why I started something and that drives me to bring it to finality. I believe success needs completion. At all times I want to be focused, to be conscious and hard-working. It’s important to appreciate the journey and to keep growing.” She comes from a family of academics and hard work is something she has never shied away fr...

If you are poor, you won’t be able to meet your personal needs and this will start causing you a lot of troubles even frustrate you especially when people don't want to hear your voice in the society cause you don't have money. Hence, you need to avoid certain habits that leads to poverty. But unfortunately, many poor people are not aware of them. Both the rich and the poor need to read this article cause it will enable the rich to sustain their wealth and enable the poor to come out of poverty. Below are four habits to avoid if you don't want to end up poor in life; 1. Living An Extravagant Lifestyle There are people who earn little salary and yet, they live above their ability and power financially. If you have not reach the level to buy something worth #20,000. Why must you buy it when you know that your salary is just #30,000. The main reason why some people are in poverty is because of their insatiable crave for extravagant lifestyle. Learn to live within your financia...

Tooth brushing is the act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush equipped with toothpaste. Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush ) can be useful with tooth brushing, and together these two activities are the primary means of cleaning teeth, one of the main aspects of oral hygiene. Brushing teeth properly helps prevent cavities, and periodontal, or gum disease, which causes at least one-third of adult tooth loss. If teeth are not brushed correctly and frequently, it could lead to the calcification of saliva minerals, forming tartar. Tartar hardens (then referred to as 'calculus') if not removed every 24 hours. Poor dental health has been associated with heart disease and shortened life expectancy. In this article, we will take a look at some common mistakes we all make while brushing our teeth; 1. Using Same Brush For Months Your toothbrush is not your best friend so don’t be afraid to discard it for a new one. You are advised to change your brush every...

A video has gone viral on social media showing a man finding his wife hiding under her lover's bed. South Africans' reactions to the video have been hilarious, with #YolandaChallenge trending online. Earlier on Tuesday, Briefly.co.za reported on a viral video of a man catching his wife hiding underneath her alleged side piece's bed. The video gathered 115 000 views in just a couple of hours and soon #YolandaChallenge started trending. Social media users started sharing photos of women hiding under beds and tables as they poked fun at the unfaithful wife. Twitter user, @RealWonderful1, wrote about the challenge: "Welcome to South Africa where everything is a joke #YolandaChallenge." We took a look at five of the most hilarious photos posted under #YolandaChallenge. Watch the video Below if you don`t see it

- A man allegedly found his wife hiding under her lover's bed  - The fuming husband filmed himself walking inside a room believed to be rented by his wife's side piece  - He eventually finds her hiding under the bed and threatens to share the video online  A video of a man finding his wife hiding under her alleged lover's bed has caused a stir on social media. The footage, which has been circulated widely online, shows a man entering a property allegedly being rented by his wife's side bae. According to The Citizen, the wife left her work at 4pm but she did not go home immediately. Her hubby then went to a room believed to be rented by his wifey's side piece. It was not revealed how her husband came to know about her whereabouts. The hubby filmed himself walking through the house, seeing items that belonged in his house. “ These are my children’s blankets. This is our pillow, here in a back room, ” says the husband. He then continues to move through the room before ...

-The way female celebs show each other love on social media is amazing - Enhle Mbali made it onto the cover of Bloss Africa magazine and ladies like Boity Thulo and Lorna Maseko fawned over her - It's clear that when one woman has success, the others are proud of her like it was their achievement Enhle Mbali admitted that she and her husband, DJ Black Coffee are getting a divorce and that she's going through a difficult time. Since then, she has shown her amazing inner power and showing that even heartbreak can be overcome. Her strength and the support she's receiving from Mzansi has helped her inspire other women. Now, she's even made it onto the front page of a magazine. As soon as her fellow female celebs noticed the cover, they couldn't help but gush over Enhle, We  noticed. Check out what Lorna Maseko, Boity Thulo and actresses, Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela and Dawn Thandeka King had to say: dawnthandeka_king " I am so proud of you @enhlembali "  boity ...

There are number of jobs which we have no idea they existed. For instance, have you ever heard someone telling you that they are an armpit sniffer or a line stander? Such and many more jobs that you never even thought existed do exist and will leave you wondering about the qualification required to get one. Here are nine of those extraordinary jobs below; 1. Armpit Sniffer Do you feel that a sniff of your armpit is enough to put anyone in a state of coma? Well, it might be, but not for an armpit sniffer. They work for deodorant companies and are assigned the grotesque task of sniffing armpit to work out the type of deodorant that would help alleviate the unpleasant smell. 2. Face Feeler A face feeler is another job, which it's sure many people would not have heard of. They are hired by companies that produce cosmetics or skincare products. What their job entails is touching faces to check if there is any improvement after the usage of a particular concoction. 3. Professional Snuggl...

The year 2019 is going to end soon. You might have had a very rough experience dealing with different sermons, teachings, revelations, prophecies and more this year from different places that you almost or have lost your root as a believer. There is good news for you, Just know that God loves you and never want you to die in ignorance, carelessness or end your life on earth in confusion. It is very important that you know that there are Churches you shouldn't have attended in the year 2019. The Holy Bible, in Revelation 2-3, gives us some clarity of church that might have lost their way. Even though, the Bible did mention some positive things that these same churches were doing. Which means they were not totally bad. And kindly put it in mind that No Church is 100% perfect, all are run by humans like yourself and are bound to make mistake. But you must be wise and be aware that some of these Churches can lead you to hell if care is not taken. Below are some of the Churches you must...

Salt is a mineral consisting primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts ; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite. Salt is present in vast quantities in seawater , where it is the main mineral constituent. The open ocean has about 35 grams (1.2 oz) of solids per liter of sea water, a salinity of 3.5%. Salt is essential for life in general , and saltiness is one of the basic human tastes. Salt is one of the oldest and most ubiquitous food seasonings. Salting is an important method of food preservation. Salt has alot of importance to human beings. Are you feeling like there is no peace and prosperity in your house even after putting a lot of efforts? Do you feel like there are some negative energy which can affect you in many ways? Well, do you know that putting salt in some corners of your house can make you super rich and bring immense prosperity to your home. Follow up on this article and yo...

Christmas is celebrated differently all over the world, and every country has their own traditional way of celebrating the holiday season.  While Christmas is now largely a secular holiday celebrated by over 160 countries, it was traditionally a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and so some countries don’t commemorate it. For those trying to escape Christmas this year, these destinations are your best bet. 1. Morocco Travelers head to Morocco for many things– hiking North Africa’s Atlas Mountains, camel treks, shopping, sleeping in a famous riad– but celebrating Christmas isn’t one of them. The Moroccan people are primarily Muslim, so it’s no surprise that Christmas in Morocco is not a big deal. 2. Israel Almost 75% population of Israel are Jews (the followers of Judaism) and Christmas is not a Jewish festival. They consider Jesus just as the king of Nazareth, but not God. Meanwhile Jews has their own festivals. Purim, Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah are one of them. ...

Laziness (also known as indolence ) is disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to act or to exert oneself. It is often used as a pejorative; terms for a person seen to be lazy include "couch potato", " slacker", and "bludger". Laziness is a habit rather than a mental health issue. [ citation needed ] It may reflect a lack of self-esteem, a lack of positive recognition by others, a lack of discipline stemming from low self-confidence, or a lack of interest in the activity or belief in its efficacy. Laziness may manifest as procrastination or vacillation. Below are some of the things you'll be doing if you're a lazy person. 1. Overfeeding Lazy people are more concerned about how, where and when to meticulously fill their stomach that to feed their brains, or their bank account. 2. Too Much Sleep If you're someone who suspends important activities within active hours of the day, just to catch some sleep, or, you just slee...

Life is busy. It can feel impossible to move toward your dreams. If you have a full-time job and kids, it's even harder. How do you move forward? If you don't purposefully carve out time every day to progress and improve, without question, your time will get lost in the vacuum of our increasingly crowded lives. Before you know it, you'll be old and withered,  wondering where all that time went. Let's begin: 1. Get a healthy seven-plus hours of sleep Let's face it -- sleep is just as important as eating and drinking water. Despite this, millions of people do not sleep enough and experience insane problems as a result. On the flip side, getting a healthy amount of sleep is linked to: increased memory; longer life; increased creativity; increased attention and focus; lower stress; decreased dependence on stimulants like caffeine; decreased risk of getting into accidents; decreased risk of depression; and  tons more. Google it 2. Prayer and me...

Law is a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. It has been defined both as "the science of justice" and "the art of justice". Law regulates and ensures that individuals or a community adhere to the will of the state. legislature or by a single legislator, resulting in statutes, by the executive through decrees and regulations, or established by judges through precedent , normally in common law jurisdictions. To this day virtually any country of the world has some extremely weird laws. Some of them go back to the times when they made sense, some others are actually not as old as they seem. Some can be perfectly explained, the others just make no sense. Below are some of the weird laws in some countries. 1. Switzerland - Hiking Naked Swiss and Germans have quite a complicated relationship. Thus it is very symbolic that one of the weirdest laws in the country has been introduced because of a Germ...

Poverty is defined as not having enough material possessions or income for a person's needs. Absolute poverty is the complete lack of the means necessary to meet basic personal needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. The threshold at which absolute poverty is defined is always about the same, independent of the person's permanent location or era. On the other hand, relative poverty occurs when a person cannot meet a minimum level of living standards, compared to others in the same time and place. Therefore, the threshold at which relative poverty is defined varies from one country to another, or from one society to another. Causes of poverty is a highly ideologically charged subject, as different causes point to different remedies. If you develop a culture of wasting money, you will die poorer than you ought to be. There are several decisions that we make that waste the cash we could have saved. For those of you who have less money just to meet your bills, you will die poor ...

Tooth brushing is the act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush equipped with toothpaste. Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush ) can be useful with tooth brushing, and together these two activities are the primary means of cleaning teeth, one of the main aspects of oral hygiene. Brushing teeth properly helps prevent cavities, and periodontal, or gum disease, which causes at least one-third of adult tooth loss. If teeth are not brushed correctly and frequently, it could lead to the calcification of saliva minerals, forming tartar. Tartar hardens (then referred to as 'calculus') if not removed every 24 hours. Poor dental health has been associated with heart disease and shortened life expectancy. In this article, we will take a look at some common mistakes we all make while brushing our teeth; 1. Using Same Brush For Months Your toothbrush is not your best friend so don’t be afraid to discard it for a new one. You are advised to change your brush every 3 months...

My husband worked in another town and I only got to see him when he had some days off or during the holidays. Sometimes I went to visit him where he worked. It was like that for four years in our marriage and we had no problems. My husband got promoted and his new position demanded more from him that he wasn’t coming home like he used to. I had to be going there rather but even that, I couldn’t spend a lot of time with him. He was always at work, even on weekends and came home very late in the night. And then I started having deeper conversations with a gentleman in my office. I would name him John. John had a special way of delivering his messages. When he thought I looked beautiful, he would leave a note on my desk saying, “You look splendid today, wish I could watch you all day.” At first, it was unsettling but I grew used to it. I even came to expect it. every time I went out and I came back to my desk, I would be looking around to see if I could find his note. Some days I did find...

Dashcam footage of an attempted hijacking in Durban has gone viral on social media. The incident is believed to have occurred at the South Coast Road off-ramp and Himalayas Road intersection in Merebank, south of Durban, on Sunday. The video shows a vehicle approaching the intersection at 11.54am. It stops behind another vehicle at the intersection, as a man in a brown hoodie and shorts walks across the road. The man then produces a firearm and charges towards the driver's side of the vehicle and tries to open the door. In a split-second decision, the quick-witted and skilled driver reverses the vehicle in an attempt to avoid becoming another hijacking statistic. A second man, dressed in a blue jacket, cap and shorts, can also be seen walking towards the vehicle. His suspicious movements suggest he might have been an accomplice in the attempted hijacking. Occupants of the vehicle can be heard screaming as the driver reverses away from the men, at speed. The man with the gun looks ...

Cassper Nyovest’s brand new Car worth 3.6 Million Rands – Check Out! Cassper Nyovest keeps leveling up with the rides! The rapper known to have some of the most expensive rides in the game bought himself a brand new Bentley worth 3.6 million and many people didn’t notice! The rapper’s brand new Bentley Flying Spur is said to be the most compelling four-door Bentley’s built since the Arnage. Mufasa’s new ride comes with a 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12, and power is only up 10bhp. Cassper had been sharing photos of his new ride and we all thought it’s his old Bentley kante No ! See what the rapper had to say below: See photos of Cassper’s 3.6 Million Rand Bentley below: Interior of the Bentley

In general, there is no such thing as "good" or "bad" food; everything has its place in moderation. But there are some foods that are worse for your health than others and should be avoided whenever possible. For women who are trying to conceive, looking to balance their hormones, or wanting to ward off chronic disease, there's a whole other layer of health complications to consider. Some of these foods are known hormone disruptors, while others could increase your chance of developing a chronic disease. And if you're trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding, there are some major no-nos on the list. Whether you're planning for a baby in five months or five years, make sure you stay away from these foods. 1. Alcohol You know drinking during pregnancy is a no-no. But enjoying an adult beverage (or several) when you're trying to get pregnant could also get in the way. Women who drink at least one alcoholic beverage per day are at a 50 percent greater...

Eggs might just be the easiest, cheapest and most versatile way to up your protein intake. Beyond easily upping your daily protein count— each 85-calorie eggs packs a solid 7 grams of the muscle-builder—eggs also boost your health. They’re loaded with amino acids, antioxidants and iron. Don't just reach for the whites, though; the yolks boast a fat-fighting nutrient called choline, so opting for whole eggs can actually help you trim down. 1. You’ll boost your immune system If you don’t want to play chicken with infections, viruses and diseases, add an egg or two to your diet daily. 2. You’ll improve your cholesterol profile There are three ideas about cholesterol that practically everyone knows: 1) High cholesterol is a bad thing; 2) There are good and bad kinds of cholesterol; 3) Eggs contain plenty of it. Doctors are generally most concerned with the ratio of “good” cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL). One large egg contains 212 mg of cholesterol, but this doesn’t mean tha...

A man is an adult male human. Prior to adulthood, a male human is referred to as a boy. Like most other male mammals, a man's genome typically inherits an X chromosome from his mother and a Y chromosome from his father. The male fetus generally produces larger amounts of androgens and smaller amounts of estrogens than a female fetus. A man whose love for other women surpasses his love for you, should not be married Sometimes, you will even fight with other women in the name of fighting for your marriage. In as much as human is to error and to forgive is divine, there are some men who shouldn't be forgiven for their vices. We can comfortably call them psychos. Here are the men you shouldn't marry; 1. A Womanizer A man, whose love for other women surpasses his love for you, should not be married. He can't be faithful or even try. He will prick your esteem with his ways. You will always imagine you are not good enough. Sometimes, you will even fight with other women in the...