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Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
An alien in my own country
Reflecting on a life shaped by diverse South African communities, PAT PILLAI the importance of engagement and activism in reclaiming our shared identity.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, DefenceWeb
16 June 2026
Young people have become laughing stock in their communities, Ramaphosa told at Youth Day event
High unemployment is driving many young people to excessive drinking.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Ramaphosa calls for corporate support to empower youth on Soweto Uprising anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for corporate South Africa to invest in the future of youth by enhancing employment opportunities.
Contradicted by independent sources
The Citizen, AllAfrica SA +3 more
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Tshwane deputy mayor Eugene Modise calls for June 16 inquest
On the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, Eugene Modise calls for a formal inquest into the tragic events and urges for increased youth representation in South Africa's governance.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, DefenceWeb
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Court intervention restores rights of families displaced from N12 settlement
The Gauteng High Court has ordered the Ekurhuleni Municipality to rebuild homes for over 570 families evicted from the Chief Albert Luthuli informal settlement, highlighting the municipality's failure to uphold residents' rights.
16 June 2026
Govt Launches Fundraiser to Bring Home 10,000 Citizens in South Africa
[Nyasa Times] The Government of Malawi has unveiled an ambitious nationwide fundraising campaign to bankroll what is shaping up to be one of the country's largest humanitarian rescue operations--bringing home an estimated 10,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa following weeks of vigilante attacks targeting foreign nationals.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Mpumalanga police investigate social media threats against officer after chaotic drug den protest
Mpumalanga police are investigating online threats against a Warrant Officer following a chaotic anti-drug protest that escalated into vigilantism, resulting in arrests and a call for calm from law enforcement.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, AllAfrica SA +1 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
JSE-listed Optasia faces uncertainty in Nigeria as local rivals circle
The regulatory shift remains unsigned and contested as commission distances itself from reports of presidential directive
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, DefenceWeb
16 June 2026
The ghosts of 1976 — today, SA’s young people are waging a different battle
Young South Africans face socioeconomic challenges marked by high unemployment, ineffective education, and rising social tensions, necessitating urgent systemic change to ensure a hopeful future.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Malawi seeks urgent donations to bring home 10,000 citizens stranded in Durban
The Malawi government urgently calls for financial donations and humanitarian aid to repatriate thousands of its citizens stranded in South Africa, as the scale of the operation overwhelms its resources.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, DefenceWeb
16 June 2026
Ramaphosa Says He'll 'Suffer Irreparable Harm' If Impeachment Process Continues Before Court Review
[Daily Maverick] As the EFF and ATM prepare to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent bid to halt Parliament's Phala Phala impeachment inquiry, the President insists he had 'no option' but to approach the courts, arguing that the Constitutional Court ruling has revived a report that could ultimately threaten his presidency.
16 June 2026
Govt Dismisses WHO Statement of 10 Killed in Xenophobic Violence
[Daily Maverick] While global condemnation grows over rising anti-immigration protests, an investigation into claims by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reveals a mixture of unrelated organised crime hits and disputed death tolls in Mossel Bay.
16 June 2026
The Youth of 1976 Marched for a Future but in 2026 Young People Are Fighting Just to Get Through the Day
[Scrolla] A 24-year-old Johannesburg man says losing his infant niece triggered suicidal thoughts, blackouts and a breakdown that most people around him never saw. South African experts warn that men aged 18 to 35 are least likely to seek help, with unemployment, family pressure and toxic masculinity keeping them
16 June 2026
Curtailment, Conflicts of Interest and Cash Flow - Eskom's Tightening Grip On Renewable Energy Producers
[Daily Maverick] Eskom is, in effect, setting and refereeing the rules of a game in which it is also the largest player, with a direct commercial interest in the result.
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
Here’s how much petrol and diesel could drop in July
Thanks to steadily declining oil prices and a strengthening rand, which was trading at about R16.20 to the US dollar at the time of writing, South African motorists can look forward to paying less at the pumps in July
16 June 2026
QUESTIONABLE FIGURES: SA dismisses WHO boss’s claim of 10 foreign nationals killed in xenophobic violence
While global condemnation grows over rising anti-immigration protests, an investigation into claims by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reveals a mixture of unrelated organised crime hits and disputed death tolls in Mossel Bay.
16 June 2026
PHALA PHALA SCANDAL: Ramaphosa says he’ll ‘suffer irreparable harm’ if impeachment process continues before court review
As the EFF and ATM prepare to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent bid to halt Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment inquiry, the President insists he had ‘no option’ but to approach the courts, arguing that the Constitutional Court ruling has revived a report that could ultimately threaten his presidency.
16 June 2026
THEATRE REVIEW: Orpheus in the Underworld: Cape Town City Ballet’s hilarious spoof of a timeless myth
With the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra accompanying and a large cast of hardworking dancers, Veronica Paeper’s sparkling choreography makes light work of the ancient myth, recasting gods and mortals in a whimsical 1920s alternative reality.
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
YOUTH DAY | Turning desperation into determination: youth graduates start businesses against odds
For years, obtaining a qualification was considered a guarantee for employment. However this is no longer the case with youth unemployment sitting at 45.8%.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
BREAKING SILENCE OP-ED: Price of courage: Reward scheme must provide a proper set of incentives to whistleblowers
The new Protected Disclosures Bill could see whistleblowers being paid for the risks they take in exposing the corruption that runs deep in our society. But still there needs to also be a culture shift in how they are treated.
16 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | News24 leads online news trust in SA for eighth consecutive year
For the eighth year in a row, News24 has been named the most trusted online news brand in the country, according to the Reuters Institute.
15 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Peace deal in the Middle East; ANC ousts Morero as municipal convenor: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
15 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana players vow to do better against Czechia
Players back coach Hugo Broos and promise a better performance
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
15 June 2026
Is 1 Military Hospital on the way to the history books?
A repair and maintenance project (RAMP) at 1 Military Hospital in Thaba Tshwane, on which over R1 billion has been [...]
15 June 2026
Corruption-accused Judge Portia Phahlane to face tribunal
Guilty in a criminal court or not, Phahlane could still be impeached
15 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
Court voids R49bn NSFAS tender but orders compensation
NSFAS wins bid to cancel contracts but may owe damages to affected service providers
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
15 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | UPDATE | Ramaphosa launches urgent bid to stay Phala Phala impeachment inquiry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an urgent application for a stay of his impeachment inquiry.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
12 June 2026
Hundreds protest new land occupation law in Durban and Joburg
Activists fear amendment bill will criminalise poor and landless people, and those who help them
12 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | DA’s Rasilingwane vows to end Ekurhuleni’s chaos, targets ANC in two-horse mayoral race
DA mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni, Khathu Rasilingwane, says the battle for control of the metro is a two-horse race between her party and the ANC.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
11 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | No delays to Phala Phala impeachment process, Parliament secretary insists
There are no delays for the impeachment committee, the Secretary to the National Assembly told senior MPs on Thursday morning.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
11 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Ramaphosa to address nation on illegal migration amid recent surge in protests
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Sunday evening regarding government’s management approach to illegal migration.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
7 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Ramaphosa to address the nation on immigration issues as tension rises
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the country on his Cabinet’s approach to managing migration, according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.
Contradicted by independent sources
The Citizen, AllAfrica SA +1 more
5 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | UPDATE | MK Party suspends chief whip with immediate effect amid corruption probe
The MK Party has suspended its chief whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, “with immediate effect”, pending an internal corruption investigation.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +36 more
2 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | ANC ousts Madibeng Mayor Douglas Maimane in pre-election crackdown
The ANC has recalled Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor Douglas Maimane from both his mayoral and councillor roles, with immediate effect.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, Daily Maverick +5 more
2 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | ‘We must never give in to xenophobia’ – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke out strongly against xenophobia and illegal immigration when he tabled the Presidency’s budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +35 more
2 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Acting UIF chief defends 6-month portal fix amid claims backlog
The Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) faulty portal will be up and running by November, acting commissioner Malebo Mabitje-Thompson said on Monday.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
2 June 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
CANCELLATION OF RFQ/NEW/2026/10251477/16: APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF TRAFFIC NEWS REPORTING FOR SABC NEWS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, DefenceWeb
20 May 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
SABC NEWS CHANNEL LAUNCHES CASE IN POINT TO DEEPEN LEGAL STORYTELLING AND AMPLIFY CITIZENS’ VOICES
Johannesburg – Friday, 01 May 2026 – The SABC News Channel is proud to announce the launch of a new legal current affairs programme Case In Point. Anchored by seasoned journalist Joanne Joseph, Case In Point will premiere on Thursday, 7 May and air between 20:00 to 21:00 on Thursdays. The legal show’s addition to […]
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
5 May 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
SABC’S BBBEE JOURNEY CONTINUES TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL TRANSFORMATION
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transformation by maintaining its BBBEE Level 3 Contributor Status for the past two financial years. This achievement reflects the organisation’s ongoing efforts to embed equity, inclusion, and development across its operations and value chain. The broadcaster is measured on key BBBEE elements, including Employment
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, Daily Maverick +5 more
31 March 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
A NEW ERA, STRONGER VOICES, CREDIBILITY AND TRUST
Johannesburg, Tuesday, 31 March – A new chapter unfolds on the SABC News Channel. From 1 April 2026, viewers can expect a refreshed, high-energy line-up that signals a clear shift in both form and focus built around strong, credible anchors and a renewed commitment to quality journalism. At the heart of the change is a […]
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
31 March 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
SABC STATEMENT ON SABC NEWS CHANNEL PROGRAMMING STRATEGY AND SCHEDULING REVIEW.
Johannesburg, Tuesday, 24 March 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) notes the ongoing public discourse regarding recent programming changes on the SABC News Channel. As a public broadcaster, the SABC operates under a clear mandate to inform, educate and entertain, while ensuring that its services remain relevant, responsive to audience needs, and financially sustainable. […]
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
24 March 2026
Refugees & Emigration(1)
General News(116)
THE CONVERSATION: What is ‘clean eating’ and how can it affect wellbeing?
While clean eating encourages nutritious habits, it can spiral into obsession, risking both physical and mental well-being, especially fuelled by social media.
16 June 2026
TIME’S UP: Judge orders Department of Defence to explain ongoing ‘secrecy’ of Cradock Four documentation
Former acting Secretary of Defence Dr Thobekile Gamede faces contempt charges after failing to declassify crucial documents related to the 1985 murders of anti-apartheid activists known as the Cradock Four.
16 June 2026
How cold cases helped a detective ensure a serial rapist will never walk free
When a 13-year-old was raped on a rural road, she didn’t beg for herself — she begged her attacker to let her younger cousins go. Six years later, a detective going through cold cases ensured her attacker will never be free to do it again.
16 June 2026
ADMISSION CRISIS: ‘Children lost five months of learning’: Western Cape parents demand urgent learner placement
Singing struggle songs and carrying placards demanding education for their children, more than 200 parents, learners and community activists marched from the Western Cape Provincial Legislature to the Western Cape Department of Education’s offices on 15 June, calling for urgent intervention as dozens of children have still not been placed in school, more than five months into the academic year.
16 June 2026
JUNE 16, 50 YEARS LATER: At a school where the uprising was born, a new generation reckons with 1976
Fifty years after apartheid police opened fire on students outside Phefeni Junior Secondary School, a new generation of Soweto learners gathered to reflect on the state of education.
16 June 2026
Discarded Orlando Pirates star joins Israel club
Kimvuidi has expressed delight at joining Tikva and is looking forward to playing for the club.
16 June 2026
Hill-Lewis says DA is not a party for one race
The DA wants to be a majority party by 2029.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Bolt introduces rider ID verification as safety concerns remain a key factor for commuters
Bolt has begun rolling out identity verification for riders across South Africa, requiring users to verify their identities through Home Affairs records as part of efforts to improve accountability and safety on its platform.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, Daily Maverick +3 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
Boks must counter Barbarians’ X-factor in Gqeberha, says Davids
Star-studded international squad set to test Springbok preparations for busy season
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
DJ Tira and Gugu Khathi shift gears with Mercedes-Benz Vans at Hollywoodbets Durban July
While fans noticed one marquee missing from this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July line-up, Afrotainment founder DJ Tira and his wife Gugu Khathi are shifting the conversation through their latest partnership
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Missing Durban woman sparks search before family finds her fast asleep at home
A Durban family launched a frantic search for a missing woman, only to find the 32-year-old asleep in her bed hours later.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
In pictures: step back in time at the '80s & '90s jams concert
The '80s & '90s jams concert, hosted by Magical Events, was held at Saxony Events Centre at the Westwood Mall on Monday. At the event were:
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
ARLENE-LYNN VOLMINK | Internal audit must move earlier into the risk conversation
Proximity to weaknesses allows internal audit to act as an early-warning signal
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Breaking barriers: DBSH connects underserved youth to STEM opportunities
As South Africa commemorates 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Dream Big, Stay Humble, a youth empowerment organisation, is committed to equipping young people from underserved communities with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to succeed
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
‘He loved jazz until the end’: tributes pour in for Abdullah Ibrahim
Industry colleagues, friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to SA jazz great Abdullah Ibrahim
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Limpopo traditional healer jailed for eight years for raping woman seeking treatment
A well-known traditional healer from Mooihoek in Limpopo has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment for raping a woman who had sought his help for an illness
16 June 2026
Zimbabwe offer a ‘very good challenge’ for SA ‘A’ – Deon Davids
The Springbok assistant coach named Zimbabwe players he thinks would be a threat, while crediting their experienced coaching staff.
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
Porsche backs rhino conservation with Black Mambas rapid response vehicle
Specially modified SUV boosts Black Mambas' patrol capabilities in Greater Kruger
16 June 2026
JOBURG REVITALISATION: Beyond the Jeppe Boys gates — A community effort to revive historic Kensington
One of Johannesburg’s oldest public schools is quietly attempting something few institutions in the city still believe is possible – acquiring and restoring neglected houses as part of a broader effort to revive historic Kensington, one of Johannesburg’s oldest gateway suburbs to the inner city.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Two Oceans Aquarium shines at ITFFA 2026 with acclaimed conservation films
Two productions by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation have been honoured at the 2026 International Tourism Film Festival Africa, with 'Wild Waterfront' winning Gold and 'Raggies: A Shark Release' earning Silver.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Uncovering the mystery: What happened to Brenda Scriven during Durban's 2016 floods?
In July 2016, Brenda Scriven was just days away from retirement when she vanished during a devastating flood in Durban.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
From lockdown learn-to-skate to provincial ice: the Howie brothers carving two paths on the ice
A shared introduction to skating after Covid-19 lockdowns has led Phoenix and Connor Howie down separate elite sporting paths, highlighting how early access and self-driven progression can shape young athletes’ futures.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Bellville counterfeit crackdown intensifies as police target more than 40 shops after R98 million seizure
Police have returned to a Bellville shopping complex, targeting over 40 shops just days after counterfeit clothing and footwear worth R98 million were seized.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +34 more
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Young people march for social justice on 50th anniversary of June 16
On the 50th anniversary of the June 16 uprisings, young South Africans take to the streets to commemorate the past while calling for urgent change, highlighting pressing issues like gender-based violence and the ongoing quest for justice.
16 June 2026
Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors
Reflecting on the Legacy of June 16: The Unfinished Business of SA's Youth
On the fiftieth anniversary of June 16, this article reflects on the enduring legacy of the youth who fought against Apartheid and examines the ongoing challenges of economic exclusion faced by today's generation in South Africa.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Zuluboy addresses backlash over Hugh Masekela cover
Mxolisi Majozi, popularly known as Zuluboy, recently had his South African fans up in arms after he shared a video of himself singing the late Hugh Masekela’s politically charged track 'Chileshe'
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE | Coach Broos, change approach, unleash Mofokeng for Czechia
No room for error for the Bafana coach in finding the correct line-up against the physical, aerially strong Europeans
16 June 2026
UNHAPPY CAMPS: Tunisian coach sacked and Iran ‘oppressed’ on dramatic World Cup day
On a tumultuous World Cup day, Tunisia parts ways with coach Sabri Lamouchi after a devastating loss, while Iran’s squad grapples with US travel issues amid ‘restrictions’.
16 June 2026
Rwanda, SA Foreign Ministers to Hold Talks in Pretoria
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, is set to meet his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17.
16 June 2026
If I get an opportunity, it will be awesome – Paul de Villiers
Exciting talent Paul de Villiers is expected to be unleashed by the Springboks in their match against the Barbarians on Saturday.
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
North West man stabs niece to death before taking own life
An eight-year-old girl has died after she was allegedly stabbed by her uncle, who later took his own life, in Kanana near Orkney in the North West
16 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’
The Minister and the National Commissioner of Correctional Services have been ordered to repay at least R1.7 million to the company that runs the private, maximum-security Mangaung Correctional Centre, from which rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escaped in May 2022, GroundUp reports.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick
16 June 2026
Sundowns confirm van Wyk signing from SV Ried
Van Wyk expressed his excitement about joining the Tshwane giants.
16 June 2026
Youth Day legacy: 76 Hours in Soweto
Events mark 50 years since the 1976 student uprising
16 June 2026
Jaecoo expands J5 range to beat the fuel price hike
The Jaecoo J5 line-up will expand in August with the introduction of the SHS hybrid and the fully electric BEV.
16 June 2026
Why a 2 400-year-old Greek tragedy is so relevant to South Africa today
The Bacchae is about Dionysus, an abandoned god who returns to earth seeking revenge.
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Limpopo cops sentenced after attempting to steal cigarettes from SAPS storeroom
Two Limpopo police officers have been handed suspended prison sentences after pleading guilty to breaking into a police storeroom and attempting to steal confiscated cigarettes
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, AllAfrica SA +1 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
Anyone doubting Bafana ‘better think again’, says Thapelo Maseko
South Africans have bounced back from a tournament-opening defeat before, winger points out
16 June 2026
16 JUNE 50 YEARS LATER: The arts shaped SA’s revolution by giving a voice to the people
The black consciousness movement and the art that erupted from its politics helped to channel the energies that brought on the 1976 uprisings, which then inspired a new wave of ongoing creativity.
16 June 2026
CARTOON: Taught a lesson
16 June 2026
16 JUNE 50 YEARS LATER: Murphy Morobe’s remarkable journey from 16 June to today
The former 1976 student movement leader became a voice for change and education.
16 June 2026
Presidency pushes back on WHO claims of xenophobic killings
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya cautioned against the spread of misinformation.
16 June 2026
Informal Settlement Destroyed By Operation Prosper Must Be Rebuilt, Court Rules
[GroundUp] Thousands of people left homeless, says the SAHRC
16 June 2026
Housing Activists March to Parliament Against Proposed Land Bill
[GroundUp] Housing crisis won't be resolved through harsher eviction laws, says activist
16 June 2026
Committee Welcomes Decision to Suspend Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector
[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the decision by the Office of the Premier to place the Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector, Samuel Mashaba, on suspension pending the outcome of a formal disciplinary process.
16 June 2026
Presidency Warns Against Misinformation On Immigration Issues
[SAnews.gov.za] The Presidency has warned against the spread of misinformation about South Africa's immigration challenges.
16 June 2026
Shadows of the Gaborone Raid Still Linger 41 Years Later
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- To look at the bustling, modern streets of Gaborone today, you might never suspect that beneath the pavement lies the ghost of a winter night that shook Botswana.
16 June 2026
Government Must Act Ahead of 30 June Mob Deadline and Assert Rule of Law
[Daily Maverick] As the anti-foreigner 30 June deadline draws closer, the state can't afford to hesitate -- there needs to be lawful action.
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work unclear
Doubts swirled around the US-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained unanswered
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work unclear
Doubts swirled around the US-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained unanswered
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
‘Top-quality’ Egypt not at World Cup to make up numbers, says Hassan after Belgium draw
Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand, Uruguay held by Saudi Arabia
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Eight killed in minibus taxi and truck crash on N4 in Mpumalanga
Eight people have died in a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the N4 toll road near Waterval Onder in Mpumalanga
16 June 2026
Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup thrashing: federation
Lamouchi, a former French international, had only been in charge since January.
16 June 2026
You never know which Pakistan team will rock up – Marizanne Kapp
The Proteas women are preparing to face an unpredictable Pakistan team as they look to bounce back in their T20 World Cup match on Wednesday.
16 June 2026
Government to Pay Back At Least R1.7-Million to Company Running 'Thabo Bester Prison'
[GroundUp] Prisons commissioner had no right to take control of Mangaung Correctional Centre, court rules
16 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Eight killed in crash between minibus taxi and truck in Mpumalanga
Eight people were killed and several were injured when a minibus taxi and an articulated truck collided on the N4 toll road in Mpumalanga on Tuesday morning.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Credo V Daniels to headline Eastern Cape’s Music in the Snow festival
Credo V Daniels will headline the Music in the Snow festival in Hogsback in August
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’
G4S was fined R880 000 for Thabo Bester's escape, as per the contract.
16 June 2026
Foot and mouth disease in SA: how a tracking system would control outbreaks
There are groups of farmers who have created their own traceability systems.
16 June 2026
‘They can still get their reward’: Springbok coach’s words for Bafana Bafana
Deon Davids says Bafana Bafana need to shut out criticism, pull together and focus on their controllables.
16 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
YOUTH DAY | Youth of 2026 face a different struggle 50 years after 1976 uprising
Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, many young South Africans say their biggest fight is no longer for access to education but for access to jobs.
Contradicted by independent sources
Daily Maverick, The Citizen +33 more
16 June 2026
Government to pay back at least R1.7-million to company running “Thabo Bester prison”
Prisons commissioner had no right to take control of Mangaung Correctional Centre, court rules
16 June 2026
CRAP SHOOT: Waiting for the plop — the high-stakes world of charity cow patty bingo
A Pennsylvania community rallies around ‘cow patty bingo’, a quirky fundraising tradition where a steer’s bowel movements fund custom baseball fields for disabled children.
15 June 2026
HAVELSAN Highlights Its Multi-Domain Operations and Operational Integration Approach at Eurosatory 2026
Modern operations involve more sensors, more platforms, and more information than ever before. The challenge is no longer collecting information; [...]
15 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Sorted! News24 readers help grape-selling teen double his savings for matric ball
Donations as small as a pensioner’s R70 and as generous as R5 000 have helped turn a Wellington teenager’s matric ball dream into reality, after News24 readers almost doubled the money he had earned by selling grapes and fruit.
15 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | ‘His love for his country never wavered’: Legendary jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Legendary South African pianist, composer and global jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91.
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15 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Youth Day weather: Cold, cool and isolated showers for most of SA, fog in parts
South Africans can expect cold to cool conditions across most of the country, with morning fog patches in several provinces and isolated showers in some areas, according to the South African Weather Service.
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15 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Diabetes emerges as SA’s leading killer, prompting calls for urgent action
Diabetes has become one of South Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, claiming tens of thousands of lives each year and emerging as the country’s leading natural cause of death.
15 June 2026
Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Legendary South African jazz composer and cultural icon Abdullah Ibrahim has died aged 91. His family confirmed that Ibrahim died peacefully in Germany after a short illness.
15 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim has died
International jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim passed away in Germany following a short illness
15 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
Tuchel’s ‘Grade E’ ref Turpin to take charge of England’s World Cup opener
Tuchel criticised Turpin after Bayern’s Champions League exit, Bellingham and Kane had on-field incident with ref
15 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
Next-generation BMW X5 nears launch
It will become the first BMW production vehicle to launch with five powertrain options
15 June 2026
Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability
Spain receives flood of applications in migrant legalisation drive
Spain’s government has received about 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a programme that initially expected half a million requests, the migration ministry said on Monday.
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15 June 2026
'What We Fought for in 1976 Is At Risk of Vanishing' - Khusta Jack
[Daily Maverick] The veteran student activist warns that those in power today are steadily dismantling the achievements of the liberation struggle.
15 June 2026
Housing activists march to Parliament against proposed land bill
Housing crisis won’t be resolved through harsher eviction laws, says activist
15 June 2026
Informal settlement destroyed by Operation Prosper must be rebuilt, court rules
Thousands of people left homeless, says the SAHRC
15 June 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
SABC and Vodacom partner to expand affordable access to the FIFA World Cup on SABC Plus
Johannesburg – Sunday, 14 June 2026 – The SABC has partnered with Vodacom South Africa to expand access to the FIFA World Cup 2026 through affordable data offerings on SABC Plus. This collaboration enables audiences access to stream live the coverage of the tournament on the SABC Plus platform through specially reduced data rates, helping […]
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15 June 2026
Opinion: Beyond guns and butter – South Africa’s real defence challenge
The perennial “guns versus butter” debate has once again surfaced in discussions about South Africa’s defence budget. The argument is [...]
15 June 2026
Military judges affected by coming changes to defence legislation
Two bills relating to specific legal aspects in the South African Department of Defence (DoD) and the SA National Defence [...]
15 June 2026
Sorry state of Fort Ikapa accommodation another SANDF failure – MPs
A Gauteng High Court costs ruling in favour of Sandu (the SA National Defence Union) ahead of the commencement of [...]
15 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Five ways to make potatoes the star of your table this week
For far too long, the humble potato has been relegated to the sidelines, a glorified side character, holding up plates as the faithful supporting act, but these are five recipes that make a convincing case for putting it firmly centre stage.
15 June 2026
1976 student uprising leader still haunted by “rows of bodies in the mortuary”
Seth Mazibuko is part of a team heading the “1976 at 50” campaign to commemorate the day
15 June 2026
SA Navy to mark World Hydrography Day in Durban
The South African Navy (SAN) is embarking on a week-long round of events and interactions in Durban to mark World [...]
15 June 2026
Milkor announced as Diamond Sponsor of the AAD 2026 Conference
The organisers of the AAD 2026 Conference are proud to announce Milkor as the Diamond Sponsor of this year’s event. [...]
15 June 2026
EU aid for Egyptian Armed Forces
Egypt’s armed forces, specifically its navy, will boost maritime capability in the Mediterranean and Red Seas compliments of a substantial [...]
15 June 2026
Only one police van is operational in this Sundays River Valley town
Nqweba police cannot respond to emergencies, say residents
15 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | UPDATE | Gauteng traffic chief Samuel Mashaba suspended over R300m cocaine bust
Gauteng traffic chief Samuel Mashaba, who is accused of attempting to steal 715kg of cocaine, has been suspended.
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14 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Monday’s weather: Cold conditions, sub-zero temperatures, isolated showers in parts of SA
South Africans should prepare for cold conditions, with very cold daytime temperatures expected in parts of the Northern and Western Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
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14 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Jub Jub arrested for allegedly kidnapping, shooting at driver linked to girlfriend dispute
TV presenter and rapper Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye was arrested on Sunday, Gauteng police said.
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14 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Strangers keep paying this man’s restaurant bills – and it’s all because he rescues animals
When Brendan Murray, co-founder of the Owl Rescue Centre, went to settle his bill for his usual coffee fix in Brits, someone had already paid it. Anonymously.
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14 June 2026
SA Navy faces frigate availability gap as SAS Isandlwana refit completion date slips
Armscor and the South African Navy have set the new date for the completion of the SAS Isandlwana’s refit as [...]
12 June 2026
Department of Defence suffered nearly 300 cybercrime incidents over five years
The South African Department of Defence (DoD) experienced 291 incidents of cybercrime and three data breaches/ransomware attacks over the last [...]
12 June 2026
Somali piracy is back – fuelled by political turmoil, aid cuts and the Iran war
On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off [...]
12 June 2026
Industrial-scale meth production poses new security risks for Nigeria
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently uncovered an industrial-scale methamphetamine production facility deep in the Abidagba Forest in [...]
12 June 2026
The defunding of the SANDF – a guns vs butter perspective
Over the past several weeks, numerous articles have highlighted the perceived inadequacy of South Africa’s defence budget and the increasingly [...]
12 June 2026
City plans to auction Cape Town farmers’ market site
Mowbray Market promotes smallholder farmers from Cape Town and rural towns as far as Genadendal, Suurbraak, and Calitzdorp
12 June 2026
1 in 7 “vocational matric” TVET students graduate on time. Why?
Government says most students enrol in the national certificate so that they can receive NSFAS funding, and never complete the course
12 June 2026
Do you need something from a government website? Good luck!
We found duplicate sites, bizarrely-designed sites, and so much out-of-date information (part 3 of 4)
12 June 2026
Tshwane residents left behind in housing project
537 people were approved for houses but only 447 were built
12 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Herman Mashaba: ActionSA sympathetic to people's cries for mass deportations
ActionSA says it will “watch this space closely”, as anti-immigrant groups push for a 30 June deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country.
11 June 2026
Johannesburg housing official in court over alleged sale of residents’ homes
The accused will reappear in the Lenasia Magistrates Court in Soweto on 13 July
11 June 2026
Tongaat Hulett faces liquidation hearing next week
Business Rescue Practitioners say there are no viable alternatives to a rescue plan that has legally lapsed
11 June 2026
Parliament defence oversight committee “concerned” over SANDF salary bill
Parliament, in the form of its Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD), wants sight of the Department of Defence (DoD)/SA [...]
11 June 2026
AU peacekeepers face deadly risks and limited recognition
International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers on 29 May recognises outstanding service and honours fallen heroes. This year, the [...]
11 June 2026
In photos: Hundreds board voluntary repatriation flight to Nigeria
Nigerian Consul-General says their citizens no longer feel safe in South Africa due to anti-immigrant violence in recent weeks
11 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
New immigration court near OR Tambo to fast-track cases
Kubayi says specialised Kempton Park facility is part of a system overhaul
10 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Rise Mzansi’s Songezo Zibi defends R30m donation to party as IEC seeks answers
A R30 million donation to Rise Mzansi from a relatively unknown entity has become the centre of the latest questions around political funding in South Africa.
8 June 2026
Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant
MAHLATSE AT THE WORLD CUP | Latest developments at FIFA World Cup 2026
Keeping you updated with all the latest developments at the 2026 Fifa World Cup
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8 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | KZN premier dismisses cabinet reshuffle talk as ‘premature’ amid Shinga’s legislature exit
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has dismissed rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle in his government of provincial unity as “premature”, following the removal of the National Freedom Party’s Mbali Shinga from the provincial legislature.
5 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | MK Party redeploys senior leaders to Mpumalanga, North West, flirts with March and March
The MK Party has yet again tweaked its leadership structures, deploying its senior national leaders to Mpumalanga and the North West to bolster its electoral fortunes ahead of the local government elections on 4 November.
4 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Mbali Shinga’s expulsion fight with NFP postponed
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has postponed the legal battle between expelled National Freedom Party member Mbali Shinga and the party, after the court directed the NFP to file its answering affidavit first.
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4 June 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
SABC PROUD TO BROADCAST THE 2025–26 FIH HOCKEY MEN’S NATIONS CUP
Johannesburg – Wednesday, 03 June 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), through SABC Plus is proud to be a media partner for the 2025–26 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup, taking place at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, from 11 to 20 June 2026. The FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup is […]
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4 June 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
Press Council rules in favour of SABC complaint against the Sunday Times and Timeslive
Johannesburg – Wednesday, 03 June 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) welcomes the ruling of the Press Council of South Africa in relation to its complaint by the SABC against The Sunday Times and TimesLive. The complaint related to articles and associated promotional material which reported that the SABC had decided not to […]
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3 June 2026
Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions
News24 | Didiza rejects Zungula’s ‘unjustified’ calls for her recusal from impeachment process
Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has labelled claims by ATM parliamentary leader Vuyo Zungula about a meeting between herself and lawyers for the president as “false, unwarranted and defamatory”.
2 June 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
SABC UPDATE ON PIMVILLE PRODUCTION
Johannesburg – Monday, 25 May 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wishes to update the public regarding the status of the programme Pimville on SABC 2. Following a thorough review process and careful consideration, the SABC regrets to announce that Pimville will be discontinued from tonight, due to unresolved contractual obligations and breaches […]
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25 May 2026
State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not
SABC PROVIDES UPDATE ON PIMVILLE PRODUCTION
Johannesburg – Wednesday, 6 May 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wishes to provide an update regarding the production of Pimville, currently broadcast on SABC 2. The SABC wishes to confirm that the broadcaster has duly fulfilled its contractual obligations to Bakwena Productions. The corporation is therefore up to date with payments, underscoring its […]
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7 May 2026