Getting ready... Chairman Mao Zedong High School students preparing to perform at the belated International Chinese Language Day celebrations today at Unam. Chinese language day is celebrated annually on 20 April worldwide. Video: Iuze Mukube | New Era Newspaper

Royal guards, such as those stationed outside Buckingham Palace in the UK, may faint due to a combination of physical strain and environmental factors. They are required to stand motionless for long periods—often in full ceremonial uniform, which can be heavy and poorly ventilated. This, combined with heat, dehydration, lack of movement, and sometimes inadequate nutrition or rest, can lead to reduced blood circulation and a drop in blood pressure, causing a guard to faint. Hot weather is a commo