Where WiFi is weak but love smells like homemade custard and jelly with canned peaches.
Every December, South Africans across the map pack their bags, unplug from the city life and begin the journey to the greatest holiday of all time ..KwaGogo. Khohlwa nge Durban, Ekapa or SunCity. Ekasi or Emakhaya during Christmas is a real luxury resort.
THE JOURNEY: Pakisha umthwalo asambeni 💃💃
No Christmas kwaGogo adventure begins without chaotic travel. The buses are packed; taxis are full izimoto zigcwele imindeni.. impilo isiyavuma moc 🤷♀️and the only rule is “Pray before you leave, drive safely and make sure you get home kusakhanya “
Finally, after a long drive with potholes as big as swimming pools sangena kwaGogo and before you even greet anyone khona omemezayo “ sebafikile” omunye uyabuza ..Anilambile ?That time all you want to do is see the old lady and get some rest.Taada intombi endala madoda , ugogo ❤️we get to see the love of our lives we receive blessings now the party can begin …Adithome !
THE FOOD: The Battle of the Chefs
Christmas kwaGogo isn’t just a holiday; it is a cooking marathon disguised as a family reunion .Everyone is a Chef and everyone thinks that they are the best when it comes to the pots 🤣.Kwasuka lokho wonke umuntu ukhipha unyawo , aku salad inyakanyaka, deserts gallore , the meat plenty …ku busy .The gents are braaiing, the meat vibes di On , ugogo is making sure that everyone is doing their duties so that they keep isikhathi se lunch .
Everything is coming together …then suddenly there comes that one uncle who only arrives when the meat is ready (claiming that he was out “running errands” lapho sazi kahle he was busy with his adult Bev 🤣).
MAKUDLIWE 🍽️🥗🍔🍰🍾
🎁GIFTS: UPHETHENI ESANDLENI?
Forget the Fancy wrapping paper – Plastics bags from Pick N Pay, Shoprite and Woolies are the official Christmas gift bags. Gifts are always practical wena boma socks, bath soaps, voucher and sometimes Maize Meal ukuthi uqine nyana.
But honestly? A HYPA UNLIMITED WIFI would slap for uMagriza plus Router le Installation are free, ngoba la sisenkingeni !
🛏️SLEEPING ARRANGEMETS: INDODA UMAZIBONA
Accommodation is always creative. You might find yourself sharing a bed with three cousins, a baby and their big teddy bear because they can’t sleep without it. And that’s considered as VIP.
If you are unlucky uyilanda esofeni,mawunebhadi ke uyilanda phansi with a blanket that lived through Apartheid. Kuyabheda!
❤️CHRISTMAS KWAGOGO: WHY IT’S THE BEST CHRISTMAS EMHLABENI?
Christmas kwaGogo reminds us that home is not a place it is people and that memories are more valuable than presents. It is about hearing your childhood nickname again; it’s about stories that don’t make sense but make you laugh and mostly being surrounded by love.
This year, whether you go home physically or in spirit may you enjoy the Makoya , undefeated experience …. CHRISTMAS KWA GOGO
HYPA CARES …. HYPA YABANTU