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Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

The rate rose to 5% in the three months to November, as coronavirus continued to hit the jobs market.

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane came under fire for failing to wear a mask, which is mandatory, and signed an admission of guilt on Monday.

Health authorities said that they aimed to vaccinate over 10 million Gauteng residents.

“I feel very optimistic about the future of sustainable energy with the new administration,” Musk told Fortune Magazine.

Twitter is enlisting the help of a small group of US users to vet tweets that could contain misinformation and add notes with “informative context.”

A court in India has ruled that groping a child through their clothing does not constitute sexual assault, drawing outrage across the country and frustrating campaigners battling to address widespread sexual abuse against women and children.

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Foreign investment into solar products are helping to plug Zambia’s power shortage problems.

Several African governments have published plans to establish smart cities, including Cairo, Johannesburg, Kigali and Nairobi. They require the most advanced technologies available

The incident is the latest linked to a political crisis in the semi-autonomous Jubaland region of Somalia which has strained diplomatic relations between the East African countries.

Democracies are fragile entities that are often captured and exploited by populists, to the detriment of all concerned

African Bank has published it financial results for the year ended September 2020, reporting a net loss of R27 million, against a R1.2 billion profit previously, citing higher credit impairments and reduced insurance income.

Magda Wierzycka is the co-founder and chief executive officer of asset management group Sygnia.

More people are shopping online, but that’s not all. Informal traders are picking up business too.

The State Capture Commission will continue to hear State Security Agency (SSA) related evidence from the Acting Director General at the State Security Agency (SSA), Mr Loyiso Jafta on Tuesday.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the immediate criminal prosecution of everyone implicated in wrongdoing during the testimony of Chairperson of the High Level Review Panel into the State Security Agency (SSA) Sydney Mufamadi.

Speaking during a virtual memorial service held in Mthembu’s honour by the African National Congress, Kodwa said Motsweni-Tsipane’s behaviour was an insult to Mthembu’s memory.

Former Chairperson of the High Level Review Panel into the State Security Agency (SSA) Sydney Mufamadi has testified to the State Capture Commission that the panel found that there had been politicisation and factionalisation of the intelligence community over the past 10 years in contravention of the constitution.

A year on from the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, BBC Sport’s Liam Loftus dedicates a poem to the NBA legend as he reflects on the career and moments that made him an icon.

Joel Embiid gets the nod, and though Curry has performed well lately, there are doubts that the Warriors will prevail

South Africa entered the Test – their first in Pakistan in 14 years – with two spinners, Keshav Maharaj and George Linde, to exploit a bare pitch which is expected to take spin.

While vaccination programmes are kicking into gear around the globe, they are still focusing on those facing the highest risk, so the question of whether elite athletes should be a priority is, for now, awkward.

Leading scientist says schools should let staff decide rather than bringing back entire year groups

Schools should let teachers select additional vulnerable pupils for an early return to classrooms to increase numbers gradually, a leading scientist has said as the children’s commissioner demanded a roadmap for full reopening.

In an interview with the Guardian, the president of the Royal College...

Localised flooding caused by tropical storm Eloise wreaked havoc in parts of South Africa. In Limpopo, Mpumalanga and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the storm washed away bridges and left houses and vehicles submerged. SABC Digital News compiled pictures of some of the devastation caused by Eloise.

Lavish golden dresses decked out in zodiac signs and tarot symbols provided some Christian Dior-infused mysticism for the start of Paris’ Haute Couture Week, a showcase of one-of-a-kind outfits held online this time due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Working with the ANC’s head of communications, Jackson Mthembu, taught Senzeni Ngubane work ethic down to the finest details.

Public broadcaster SABC has found a replacement for Isidingo a year after canning the long-running soapie.

Oh, dear. How ever could they have missed this during their promenade around the town square?

Steve Harvey has given his approval of his daughter Lori’s relationship with Michael B. Jordan – for now.

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South Africa plans to launch three procurement rounds for 6.8GW of renewable energy over the next year, as well as a combined 5GWW of new coal, gas and storage, a presentation by the ANC showed.

ESET offers advice on achieving safety and wellness when working from home.

Initial studies show a significant drop in infections and hospitalizations after just one dose, and very few cases after two. Experts caution that the results are preliminary.

Medical professionals questioned how well the individual plastic bubbles protected band members and concertgoers from the coronavirus.

The health secretary says lifting restrictions can only happen when the “facts on the ground” show it is safe.

Salisbury Cathedral is joining Britain’s vaccination drive, and its organists are providing a musical accompaniment. They’re even taking requests.

By Nicole Horn, Biodiversity Capabilities The bontebok – a likable, medium sized antelope with a multi-coloured coat and endemic to the Western Cape, is listed as Vulnerable in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.  It was once on the brink of extinction due to hunting, human settlement and incorrect […]

By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives.  Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]

Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.

Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.