December Splurges: The Things We Never Buy Any Other Time of Year!

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It’s officially December in Mzansi the month of sun, celebrations, family missions, and the soft life… even if it’s temporary!
In today’s episode, we asked a simple question that unlocked peak relatability:

What’s that ONE thing you ONLY buy or pay for in December?

Is it that summer drip? A once-a-year hairdo? That premium meat for the braai? The festive drinks? Or that guilty-pleasure treat you only allow yourself when the year is ending?

Mzansi showed up with hilarious, honest, and wildly relatable answers.
2 Dec 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Entertainment News

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