News Bulletin of 11 December 2025, 6pm

Spotify is hosting its Wrapped Pitori event in Pretoria on 13 December at 012 Central, turning the city’s music scene into a live showcase.
The festival will feature three stages highlighting genres from lekompo and bacardi to Pitori Rap, early amapiano, hip hop, Afro soul, and spoken word.
Artists performing include Pabi Cooper, Mellow and Sleazy, Venom x Banques, Janesh, Sia the Bee, Junior Taurus, Makhadzi, and more.
The event also features HypeNation cyphers, creative installations, and food from local vendors, celebrating Pretoria’s cultural influence and neighbourhood stories.

The Castle of Good Hope has opened the Blue Era Permanent Exhibition, celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.
The exhibition features 12 paintings and honours Mandela’s passing in 2013.
Created and sponsored by artist Dr Willa Boezak, the collection highlights Mandela’s lifelong fight for justice, unity, and ethical leadership.
The display forms part of the Castle’s wider transformation into a space representing all South African heritages.
Officials say the exhibition provides a moment of reflection and tribute, ensuring Mandela’s message of peace, equality, and nation building continues to inspire future generations.

Four million native oysters will be returned to the seabed off Norfolk, creating what could be Europe’s largest oyster reef. By the end of 2026, 40,000 clay “mother reefs” will be seeded with juvenile oysters, which will grow into adults and form a self-sustaining reef system.
Once mature, the reefs will filter millions of litres of seawater, reduce pollution, and provide habitats for marine life
. Experts say restoring oyster reefs is crucial for healthier seas, stronger coastal ecosystems, and more resilient fisheries.
George Birch of Oyster Heaven says the project will rebuild ecosystems that benefit nature, the climate, and local communities alike.