A Walter Sisulu University employee was shot dead on campus. Supplied/Walter Sisulu University A staff member of Walter Sisulu University (WSU) was shot dead on the Mthatha campus on Thursday evening.Eastern Cape police said the employee was discovered inside a...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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The community of KwaNobuhle in the Eastern Cape was left reeling after the gruesome discovery of two burnt bodies. Supplied by Thamsanqa Nkevu Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of two teenage girls whose burnt bodies...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Supporters of Iraqi pro-Iran groups hold cutouts of US President Donald Trump with a shoe around the neck during a protest in support of Iran, in Baghdad near the green zone, the ultra secured neighbourhood hosting the US embassy, on...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Lerai stands to walk away with the Best TV Presenter award at the fourth annual Basadi in Music Awards. Image: Supplied. The Basadi in Music Awards are back, and once again, they’re celebrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of women...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Tonight's jackpot is R500 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 19 June 2025. Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen. Daily Lotto results for 19 June 2025: The winning Daily Lotto...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
The High Court has sentenced a guardian to two life terms for orchestrating the murder of his foster daughter in a bid to cash out insurance policies. Jacques Stander/Gallo Images Mboneleli Msila, along with three accomplices, was found guilty of...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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File photo. Image: Esa Alexander/Sunday times A nurse and doctor at a North West clinic opened three statutory rape cases with the police after three girls aged 14, 15 and 16, who had visited the clinic for check-ups, were found...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Here’s your daily news update for Thursday, 19 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, former uMkhonto weSizwe party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has vowed to remain within the Jacob Zuma-led political formation, despite considering...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
Stock photo. Image: 123RF/tinnakornlek The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission has laid criminal charges of crimen injuria against Michael Swain of the Freedom of Religious SA (Forsa) organisation. Commission chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva revealed during a press briefing that Forsa...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Grieving family members during a Provincial Day of Mourning at King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College in Mthatha on Thursday to honour the lives of those who died in last week's floods. Sithandiwe Velaphi/News24 Devastating floods ravaged the Eastern Cape’s Mthatha...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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The Department of Public Works’ bid to evict residents from Irene Grootboom House in Cape Town was postponed to 29 July to allow further consultations with the City and Ndifuna Ukwazi. Marvin Charles/News24 The national Department of Public Works delayed...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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NPA head, Shamila Batohi, faces a considerable challenge with a 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that strikes at the heart of extradition cases heard in SA. Photographs: Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images, Felix Dlangamandla/Netwerk24 | Overlay Graphic: Sharlene Rood, Graeme Raubenheimer/News24...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Murder accused Sbonelo Myeza, Mbulelo Mpofana and Mxolisi Ncalane in the dock at the Umzimkhulu magistrate's court during a previous court appearance for the murder of former ANCYL leader Sindiso Magaqa. Myeza and Mpofana will stand trial in October after...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Cold with light rain conditions are forecast for some parts of the Western Cape. phive2015/iStock via Getty Images Very cold conditions are expected in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape with daytime temperatures of 10°C or below in some...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Makhathini was recently awarded the Deutscher Jazzpreis, the German Jazz Prize, in the Live Act of the Year International category. South African artist Nduduzo Makhathini is one of the world’s most recognised pianists, composers and live performers. His live performances...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
The Post Office turnaround strategy is being criticised for raising more questions than providing answers. The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade expresses concern about the work of business rescue practitioners on the South African Post Office’s (Sapo) turnaround...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
The latest Global Wealth Report shows that the world became richer but it is a mixed picture, with most of the growth in North America. The Global Wealth Report for 2025 shows an increase in global wealth, but unfortunately South...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
Powered by a detuned version of the 3.0-litre Lion turbodiesel V6 engine, the Super Duty will go on-sale in 2026 and has so far not been approved for South Africa. While only set to go on-sale next year, Ford has...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
amaBhungane | Who went to Paris with Paul? Tenderpreneur joined Mashatile’s France-SA business trip- Sibuyile Magingxa, a tenderpreneur involved in a controversial water tanker contract, and his partner Lesedi Phala, allegedly the niece of SA’s ambassador to France, attended an...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Some of the cars that were taken when police officials raided the Gupta compound in Saxonwold. Image: Mzilikazi wa Afrika Gupta family's infamous Saxonwold compound is set to be auctioned next month. The three buildings on the property on Saxonwold Dr...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner's landing gear at the crash site of flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June. The aircraft was traveling to London's Gatwick airport but crashed shortly after taking off. Siddharaj Solanki/Bloomberg via Getty Images Aviation...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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The damage of the floods is estimated to be around R4 billion. Eastern Cape Finance MEC and Acting Premier Mlungisi Mvoko has cautioned that funds allocated to assist victims of recent devastating floods should not be misused for personal gain....
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Published on: 2025-06-19
The birth of the Birkin bag has become a modern fashion legend. The first Birkin bag, designed by French luxury brand Hermès for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on 10 July 2025, Sotheby’s announced on...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
The 2022 floods caused widespread damage across the province and forced a temporary shutdown of Toyota's Prospecton plant, which is a key production hub for models such as the Hilux, Fortuner, Hiace, Corolla Cross and Corolla Quest. Image: Supplied Toyota...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Parliament’s police committee urges Ipid to fix its massive backlog and staff shortages, warning that victims of police misconduct are left without justice. A backlog of more than 14 000 Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) cases was carried over to this...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
Americans have discovered South African gospel music, particularly that of Amazayoni, and are going wild over it. New data released by music streaming platform Spotify has revealed that Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, has led the charge in...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
The suspect forcibly took the victim to a secluded area where he allegedly raped her multiple times. Image: 123RF/fotokita Mpumalanga police have arrested a 24-year-old man who allegedly raped a woman several times then walked about 300m to where seven...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Once the planned upgrades are completed and the circuit passes a final inspection, Kyalami would become the only FIA Grade 1 circuit in Africa. Image: Supplied Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has moved a step closer to hosting a Formula One...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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South Africa men's national cricket team arrived at OR Tambo International Airport during the week with the ICC World Test Championship Mace after they beat Australia in the final at Lord’s In London. Image: Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius In the 68th...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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City Power aims to register 130,000 households for free basic electricity. Stock photo. Image: 123RF/liudmilachernetska City Power has launched a citywide registration campaign to enrol qualifying indigent households across Johannesburg for the free basic electricity (FBE) programme. The campaign, which...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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South Africa (Sowetan Live)
uMhlathuze mayor Xolani Ngwezi, pictured here leading a roadblock in Richards Bay in December 2024, has been charged with crimen injuria for allegedly defaming the owner of a security company. File photo. Image: SUPPLIED A case of crimen injuria has...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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The former secretary of the MKP Floyd Shivambu addresses the media about the processes that he together with the other leaders will be take on to seek advice weather the country needs a new political party. Image: Thapelo Morebudi Former...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Ludumo Lamati punches Nick Ball during the Featherweight fight at The SSE Arena Belfast on May 27, 2023 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Image: Charles McQuillan On July 19 2021, Ludumo Lamati showed grit and determination to come back from the...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Minnie Ntuli Image: Showmax/Supplied As viewers of Showmax's Real Housewives of Durban wait in anticipation for the season's reunion episodes to air – Minnie Ntuli, who is regarded as one of the season's villains, has hinted that fans could witness her...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has announced the beginning of a process to form a new political outfit. Fani Mahuntsi / Gallo images Former MK Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has announced the beginning of a process to form...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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The Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane Dr Nasiphi Moya. Image: Freddy Mavunda I am a supporter of the City of Tshwane mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, and the executive team that she leads. I am a supporter not because...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Liam Jacobs, Member of parliament. Image: Supplied/ PARLIAMENT RSA The former DA MP Liam Jacobs’s decision to join the Patriotic Alliance (PA) is not political betrayal – it is part of a broader moment of reckoning for coloured South Africans,...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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South Africa (Sowetan Live)
Retro looks modeled on the iconic T1. Image: Supplied While most legacy automakers in SA have already dived head-first into the electric vehicle (EV) pool, Volkswagen has taken a more conservative approach.It has merely dipped a toe in the water,...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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South Africa (Sowetan Live)
Two people were arrested for the murder of this Rustenburg couple. Missing Person South Africa/Facebook Two people have been taken into custody for the murder of a couple in Rustenburg.The couple was shot dead in a shopping mall parking lot...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Former Mk Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu at a press briefing on Thursday. Image: Sisanda Mbolekwa Former uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu says he was removed from his position due to allegations that he intended to dethrone...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Easy DIY. Image: Supplied With the chill of winter settling over most of South Africa, many of us are retreating indoors, making this the perfect season to turn our attention to the spaces we call home. In this issue of...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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Former Nehawu members ahead of the meeting which led to the formation of breakaway union, NDASWU. Former Nehawu members formed the National Democratic and Servant Workers Union after a meeting in Tshwane, citing leadership and financial issues.It plans mass recruitment...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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In a small corner of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), a bold idea is quietly changing lives.The Samsung Innovation Lab is not your usual tech classroom. It’s a space where students from tough backgrounds get access to skills...
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Published on: 2025-06-19
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On 13 June, Israel launched a series of coordinated airstrikes on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities and military installations. Reports indicate that the operation also involved the targeted assassination of nuclear scientists and senior Iranian military officials. According to preliminary figures,...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
The African Union estimates that about 60% of Africa’s population will live in urban areas by 2030. This highlights the importance of urban spaces in the governance discourse. One of the unique elements of Africa’s urbanisation is that, demographically, the...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
South Africa is concerned about the safety of its citizens in Iran, while calling for Israel and the Islamic Republic to de-escalate a conflict that has killed hundreds of people in four days. “South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
On 16 June, Africa will commemorate the International Day of the African Child under the theme Planning and Budgeting For Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010. This consequential day in the history of human rights protection in Africa was created by...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
After 30 years of democracy, South Africa continues to grapple with poverty, unemployment and inequality. We remain a society defined by its dualities: rich versus poor, formal versus informal and insiders versus outsiders. Socio-economic statistics confirm the material effect of...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
Africa is home to the largest youth population in the world. More than 60% of Africa’s population is under the age of 25, equivalent to more than 800 million young people. This number is expected to grow and, by 2050,...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
South Africa’s young adults make bold yet careful financial decisions and not splurging on luxury brands on credit, as they are often stereotyped as doing, Standard Bank’s inaugural Youth Barometer Report has noted. The study, which drew on insights from...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
Dear Young South Africans, On the morning of 16 June 1976, thousands of students rose with purpose in their hearts. They marched through the streets of Soweto — not with weapons, but with bravery and the unshakable belief that they...
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Published on: 2025-06-16
It’s not often that you hear about a huge residential development in the centre of Cape Town being cancelled. Especially one that had already broken ground and was poised to make African property development history by being the first biophilic...
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Published on: 2025-06-15
On 12 June, the United States department of agriculture released an update to its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, presenting an optimistic outlook for grains and oilseeds production. For example, the department forecasts 2025-26 global wheat production...
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Published on: 2025-06-15
The struggle against white rule in South Africa was always grounded in a shared conviction — across organisations, ideologies and forms of struggle — that the country to come would not only end white supremacy, but would also be fundamentally...
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Published on: 2025-06-14
You’re in the wrong country if you’ve never pulled up to a robot and heard a BMW driver rev his car before boosting to the next robot. It’s usually a case of “if you’ve got it, flaunt it” for those...
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Published on: 2025-06-14
It is only right that after 40 years, I begin with a formal thank you to those whose diligent hard work under the most trying of circumstances, often late at night and over weekends, affecting health, family and friendships, and...
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Published on: 2025-06-14
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed on Friday that it would reinstate the fraud and money-laundering charges against the eight corruption accused in the Nulane Investments trial after successfully appealing their acquittal. “We are tirelessly working towards that,” said NPA...
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Published on: 2025-06-13
It is early on Monday morning and I wake to the sound of a rumble of thunder and a flash of lightning. This is followed by the unmistakable sound of raindrops on the roof. The promised cold front has arrived....
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Published on: 2025-06-13
Once again, the United States has used its veto power at the United Nations Security Council to protect Israel from international accountability. Amid growing global concern over civilian suffering in Gaza, allegations of war crimes and the devastation caused by...
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Published on: 2025-06-13
Democratic Alliance federal leader’s possible comeback as Joburg mayor also rattles rivals This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join...
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Published on: 2025-06-13
The recent court challenge by corporate law firms against the Legal Sector Code is more than a legal dispute, it represents a profound political and institutional crisis. It calls on all members of the legal fraternity, across every sector, to...
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Published on: 2025-06-13
From the skies above Gaza to the streets of Cape Town, surveillance technologies are no longer confined to military zones. Tools once developed for war and occupation are now being deployed to monitor, profile and suppress civilian populations — particularly...
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Published on: 2025-06-13
This week, I joined a South African delegation en route to the Rafah border in Egypt as part of the Global March to Gaza — a peaceful international mobilisation demanding an end to Israel’s siege and the immediate opening of...
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Published on: 2025-06-13
