A South African expat wanted the Day of the Vow to be celebrated in New Zealand. During Apartheid, 16 December marked the Day of the Vow or the Day of the Covenant. Afrikaners commemorated the 1838 Battle of Blood River when the Voortrekkers fought and defeated Dingaan’s army. In 1994, the Day of the Vow changed to Reconciliation Day.
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Not all of the South Africans abroad think of reconciliation on 16 December
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