New Year's Day 2026 | Families flock to Melkbosstrand to make the most of the day

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Published Jan 1, 2026

Tens of thousands of people, most part of large family groups are celebrating the start of a new year by making time for each other.

This tradition goes back many generations, with people travelling long distances, sometimes to see family members for the first time in a year.

At Melkbosstrand, on the border between Cape Town and the West Coast, a peaceful, joyful day is underway. Our reporter Mariska Botha is there

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