
The hidden costs of AI’s data-centre boom’
By 2023, the major hyperscalers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta) operated close to 992 data centres globally, with capacity having doubled in just four years
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By 2023, the major hyperscalers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta) operated close to 992 data centres globally, with capacity having doubled in just four years
The Solomon Islands will negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country’s new prime minister said on Wednesday.

The South Africa U20 international has gone AWOL after being granted compassionate leave by his Belgian side in May.

While Pride Month is commemorated at different times across South Africa, the month of June carries particular significance as the original Pride Month in the Northern Hemisphere. It is rooted in the commemoration of the Stonewall protests of 1969 in New York, which served as a catalyst for the modern global LGBTQIA+ rights movement

The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented party. He argued that a true understanding of socialism required a strict Marxist-Leninist framework, something he wished all participants would understand

Highly-rated South African twins Josh and James Mackenzie are set to continue their careers in Scotland after signing with Glasgow Warriors.

Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of two tourists in the Kruger National Park.

Stellenbosch University (SU) notes with concern the article “Parliament probes Stellenbosch University as cracks in system show” published in the Mail & Guardian on 11 May 2026.

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed the bail appeal of suspended SAPS Organised Crime Unit Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, who is accused of possession of illegal weapons and stolen police dockets.

Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson, whose voice graced Disney classics and R&B charts for five decades, has died after a stroke

A looming European transit strike will cause major travel disruptions for South African expats, residents and tourists.
Cape Town’s Amura has just secured a spot on one of hospitality design’s most prestigious global lists.

Orlando Pirates have decided against retaining the services of Sipho Mbule who only featured in six matches since the start of 2026.

Angela Blackwell and her guide dog, Jaydee, became the first blind-person-and-dog duo to complete the challenging 65km Pondo Trail along the Eastern Cape coast, and have now reached their R500 000 fundraising goal.
Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson died Tuesday at age 75, days after suffering a stroke, surrounded by family.

Sources familiar with the matter confirmed to the Mail & Guardian on Tuesday night that Mohamed was being held at the police station.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Tata Steel Netherlands has fired its new sustainability chief, Donald Pols, after his pro-apartheid past emerged.