Ho ho ho: Joburg's Santa keeps the lights on and letters flowing

'Many people go away to the coast over the holidays and Johannesburg can feel quite neglected when it comes to Christmas cheer,' says his northern suburbs helper

19 December 2021 - 00:01

Now that kids know Santa's address in Craighall Park, north of Johannesburg, the letters are rolling in. Requests for remote-control cars, face paints, ninja costumes and swimming suits top their Christmas wish lists so far, says Santa's helper Joss du Trevou...

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