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South Africa’s five biggest wind farms contribute over 720 megawatts of capacity to the country’s renewable energy mix.
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South Africa’s five biggest wind farms contribute over 720 megawatts of capacity to the country’s renewable energy mix.

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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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Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has been moved to a supermax facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, the Department of Correctional Services said on Tuesday.

South Africa
The remains of the soldier were found about two kilometers from the scene.
South Africa
Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala moved to super maximum correctional facility
Suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad.
Matlala is allegedly linked to, among others, the coordinated syndicates responsible for the...
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...

World
Russia says Ukraine tried to hit one of Putin’s homes with a drone. Kyiv denies it, calling the claim staged to justify war. The Kremlin now warns it may toughen its stance in the ongoing peace talks.

World
Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York’s New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine.

World
Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
World
China’s top diplomat said in Beijing that China would “forcefully counter” large-scale US weapons sales to Taiwan.

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
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.
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.

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

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.

Entertainment
On Tuesday, police confirmed that a ballistic report linked a seized firearm to the Atteridgeville mass shooting.

Entertainment
The deputy national police commissioner’s dramatic unravelling was triggered on 6 July.

Entertainment
Recoverees advise on the reasons and hidden triggers related to December indulgence as well as ways to combat addiction.

Entertainment
Pretoria is gearing up to welcome 2026 in serious style as the City of Tshwane officially brings back its annual New Year’s Eve celebrations, promising a night packed with music, energy and city-wide pride.

Science/Tech
Only one bank is expanding its ATM network in South Africa, and only two are growing their branch footprints.
Science/Tech
Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.
Science/Tech
Meta has agreed to acquire viral AI agent startup Manus, “a Singapore-based AI startup that’s become the talk of Silicon Valley since it materialized this spring with a demo video so slick it went instantly viral,” reports TechCrunch. “The clip showed an AI agent that could do things like screen job candidates, plan vacations, and analyze stock portfolios. Manus claimed at the time that it...

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 […]

Motoring
Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

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

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.