As a normative phenomenon, South Africa's big cities undergo a phenomenal exodus of their habitants this time of the year.
Since these cities are seen as merely economic hubs, the majority populate them expressly for that reason but find their permanent residences in the far-flung rural and semiurban areas of their origin.
It is at this time, therefore, where most would be journeying on long trips home leaving the cities desolate and in a close-to haunted state.