Cherrypicker arrival gets some hot under the collar as matric dance season shifts into high gear

Undeterred by a turbulent economy, parents are splurging thousands of rands on matric dances from hiring super cars, to lavish make-overs, photoshoots and imported designer dresses.

The arrival of matriculants at a farewell dance last week in supercars, classics and a cherry picker crane has left some Durban North residents hot under the collar, and has highlighted the extravagance of these annual events. ..From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

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