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Mass killing suspect abandons bail
The man arrested in connection with the mass shooting at a tavern in Saulsville, Tshwane, that left 12 people dead and 13 others wounded, has abandoned his bail bid.
TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2025, 11:52

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The man arrested in connection with the mass shooting at a tavern in Saulsville, Tshwane, that left 12 people dead and 13 others wounded, has abandoned his bail bid.
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Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 59 in February and is the world’s oldest professional footballer, has signed a loan deal until June with Fukushima United.

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Gauteng transport inspectors discontinue 45 vehicles, impounded 30 others, and arrested 27 people for offences including drunk driving and bribery during festive season operations.
South Africa
A firearm seized during the arrest of a man in Limpopo has been positively linked to the deadly mass shooting in Saulsville that claimed the lives of 12 people, including three children, and left 13 others injured.
South Africa
Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week
The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week.
Officers also made 264 arrests and issued 52 520 fines for various transgressions.
Between 1 and 21 December, the City’s liquor pound took receipt of...
South Africa
Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded significant law enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during festive season operations.
During this period, GTI officers issued hundreds of infringement notices, discontinued unsafe vehicles, effected arrests for serious offences and impounded...
South Africa
Body recovered in Komati River suspected to be missing soldier
The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the Komati River in Komatipoort on Monday.
On Christmas Day, a military vehicle carrying two members of the SANDF Military Police was swept away...
World
China’s top diplomat said in Beijing that China would “forcefully counter” large-scale US weapons sales to Taiwan.
World
The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives.

World
Cecilia Giménez’s effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname “Monkey Christ”.

World
The country’s first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.

Africa
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Africa
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Africa
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday’s polls.
Business

Business
Prince Buthelezi Mall will open its door in April, with the mall hoping to improve access to formal retail in Empangeni KwaZulu-Natal.

Business
Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

Business
Here are five important things happening on Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

Politics
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Politics
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Politics
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Politics
The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Sport
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has moved to clarify recent reports regarding his request to involve Springbok coaches in supporting the team.

Sport
Johan Ackermann has hit back at critics for suggesting Springbok assistant coaches would be helping his Bulls side in the week leading up to their derby against the Stormers.

Sport
The Premier Soccer League’s January transfer window opens in less than 48 hours. Kaizer Chiefs are expected to strengthen their squad.

Sport
Stellenbosch FC have moved swiftly to appoint veteran PSL coach Gavin Hunt following Steve Barker’s departure to Simba SC.

Education
Elite junior tennis players are flocking to online schools. The model offers flexibility and focus – but raises deeper questions about growth, pressure and childhood
In a major study released recently in Epidemiology, conclusions were drawn – yet again – regarding how shutdowns and online learning were ultimately very damaging to kids’ emotional and mental health (obviously some cohorts...
Education
[Premium Times] The strike was announced on Monday by the Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI).
Education
[Premium Times] While there were many reforms announced this year -even outside NESRI-, their implementation and outcomes remained largely unclear by year’s end.
Education
Here is what to expect if you’re expecting relief from the soaring cost of day care in New York City.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared some of the hard and lighter moments of 2025 as the year draws to an end.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The Western Cape High Court has ordered the City of Cape Town to provide a suitable venue for minstrel troupes to participate in their cultural competition.

Lifestyle
The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development has strongly condemned a viral video showing a woman giving alcohol to her child.

Entertainment
Matlala has been the subject of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Entertainment
This festive season wasn’t just about red carpets and packed performance schedules for Sosoboy Fosho and Somizi; it was about showing up where it mattered most.

Entertainment
Johannesburg has 10 MMCs but much of their work in 2025 was guided by national and provincial departments preparing for the G20 Summit.

Entertainment
With over 470 outlets and rapid expansion, Pep Home has surpassed competitors.

Science/Tech
For years, my crypto strategy was built around patience. I bought assets I believed in, stored them securely, and waited. Like many long-term holders, I accepted volatility as part of the game and trusted that time would do the work. But as markets moved sideways and uncertainty increased, I began to question one thing: why […]

Science/Tech
Ripple’s XRP extended its recent weakness this week, falling below a support level even as spot exchange-traded funds tied to the token continued to post regular inflows. At the same time, market attention has shifted toward the early-stage presale of EV2, a gaming token launched by Funtico, which has recorded high participation during its initial […]

Science/Tech
One of the most effective ways to show South Africans that your products are worth their money is through a product review on MyBroadband.
Science/Tech
The Wall Street Journal reports that Boston’s once-booming biotech sector has hit a sharp downturn, leaving newly minted Ph.D.s struggling to find work as venture funding dries up, lab space sits empty, and companies downsize or relocate amid rising costs and policy uncertainty. The Wall Street Journal reports: Boston’s biotech sector, long a vital economic engine for one of America’s...

Motoring
VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

Motoring
The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.
Motoring

Motoring
Vehicle-related crimes in South Africa have been trending downwards in recent years.

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Health
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.
Health
Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too, proved otherwise.
Health
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.