Madlanga Commission resumes hearings in 2026: What to expect today and how to watch live
Live updates from the Madlanga Commission: Tumelo Nku returns to Aeroton stand as Khan slot stays open and Matlala magistrate rejects 8-year plea deal.
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Birthright citizenship upheld as Supreme Court rejects Trump
The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling against Donald Trump, settling who counts as a citizen at birth
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Pakistan strikes Afghanistan border, dozens killed
Pakistan strikes on the Afghanistan border killed dozens, with Islamabad and Kabul giving sharply different accounts of who died on 28 June 2026.
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July 2026 fuel price adjustments confirmed: Here’s everything you must know
The highly anticipated July 2026 fuel price adjustment South Africa brings massive financial relief, as petrol decreases and wholesale diesel drops following significant global market shifts.
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30 June protest puts Cape Town police on high alert
Western Cape police are on high alert for the 30 June protest as anti-immigration groups push a nationwide day of action. Here is what you must know.
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US strikes on Iran trigger fresh retaliation in the Gulf
Fresh US strikes on Iran sparked missile and drone retaliation on Kuwait and Bahrain, testing a 60-day ceasefire as Trump warned of further action.
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‘Practical Magic 2’ trailer reunites Bullock and Kidman
The ‘Practical Magic 2’ trailer brings Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman back as the Owens witches, with a September cinema date and a new generation cursed.
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July 2026 fuel price cut on the cards despite levy hike
A July 2026 fuel price cut is expected for South African motorists as oil falls, though a new levy of R1.50 a litre on petrol will soften the relief.
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Edgar Lungu to be buried in South Africa after court ruling
Edgar Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the appeal court backed his family and Zambia said it will not challenge the ruling.
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South Africa petrol price set for sharp July relief
The South Africa petrol price could fall around R2.65 a litre in July 2026, with diesel down more, even as the fuel levy returns on 1 July.
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US and Iran agree 60-day roadmap to a final deal
The US Iran 60-day roadmap to a final deal was agreed at Bürgenstock, with working groups, a Hormuz reopening and a Lebanon truce now in play.
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March and March confirms national shutdown for 30 June
The March and March Movement has confirmed a national shutdown for 30 June 2026, its deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave South Africa.
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South Africa petrol price relief threatened by July levy
South Africa’s petrol price may ease in July 2026, but the fuel levy relief ending on 1 July could claw back much of the saving at the pump.
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Steenhuisen removed as agriculture minister in DA reshuffle
John Steenhuisen has been removed as agriculture minister, with Willie Aucamp taking the portfolio in the DA’s first reshuffle under Hill-Lewis.
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US Iran deal includes $300 billion private fund
The US Iran deal includes a $300 billion private fund, over half already pledged, with both sides set to sign the framework on Friday, 19 June 2026.
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Strait of Hormuz reopening ordered as Iran war deal nears
Trump has ordered the Strait of Hormuz reopening and a navy blockade lift as Iran confirms an initial deal, with signing set for Friday in Switzerland.
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Foreign nationals flee South Africa as xenophobia escalates
Foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa amid escalating xenophobic attacks, with Nigeria flying nationals home and Malawians in a Durban field.
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July 2026 fuel price relief on the cards for South Africa
Early data points to July 2026 fuel price cuts for petrol and diesel, but a returning levy and a volatile oil market could shrink the relief.
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Trump touts Iran peace deal as global markets surge
Global stocks rally and oil slides as Trump claims an Iran peace deal could be signed within days. Here is what the markets are pricing in.
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US and Iran trade strikes again as April ceasefire collapses
US Iran strikes entered a second day as attacks spread across the Middle East, leaving the April ceasefire near collapse. What happens next.
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US inflation rises to 4.2% as Iran war pushes fuel prices up
US inflation hit 4.2% in May 2026, the highest since 2023, as the Iran war drives gasoline prices up 40.5% and energy costs surge past pre-war levels.
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South Africa GDP beat forecast in Q1 2026 with 0.5% growth
Stats SA released Q1 2026 GDP data on Tuesday, 9 June 2026: South Africa’s economy grew 0.5%, beating forecasts and extending six quarters of growth.
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US Army Apache crashes near Strait of Hormuz, crew rescued
A US Army Apache crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, 8 June 2026; the two crew members were rescued by sea drone in a military first.
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Israel strikes Iran directly as ceasefire shows fresh strain
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Monday, 8 June 2026, as Tehran fired back with 30 ballistic missiles, threatening the fragile April ceasefire.
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Peru votes in presidential runoff on 7 June 2026
Peru holds a presidential runoff on Sunday, 7 June 2026, between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, with polls showing Fujimori ahead.
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South Africa earns first Fitch credit upgrade in 21 years
Fitch upgraded South Africa’s credit rating from BB- to BB on Friday, 5 June 2026, the first upgrade in 21 years, citing prudent fiscal management and primary surpluses.
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Iran war Day 99: US strikes Qeshm Island radar sites
The US struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island on Day 99 of the Iran war, after shooting down four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
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Iran halts peace talks as Strait of Hormuz nears standstill
Iran halts US peace talks and threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire conditions stall and oil shipping falls to near standstill.
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Mossel Bay xenophobia leaves three dead, hundreds homeless
Three people died in Mossel Bay after xenophobic protests led to arson attacks and the displacement of hundreds of foreign nationals in the Western Cape.
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Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal
Ukrainian drones struck a St. Petersburg oil terminal on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, setting it ablaze ahead of Putin’s appearance at an economic forum in the city.