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Between Meetings With Sowetan | Your Daily Lunchtime Read
Your daily leisurely read.
WEDNESDAY, 03 JUNE 2026, 13:28

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Your daily leisurely read.

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The majority of Bafana Bafana players will use the jersey numbers the fans are used to, but which one was Olwethu Makhanya allocated?

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Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near in the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
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South Africa
A level eight severe weather warning has been issued by the Weather Service for the districts

South Africa
Dina and Ernst Marais bodies were found floating near Cross Corner both bearing multiple stab wounds
South Africa
Government welcomes drop in diesel prices
Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday.
While motorists who use petrol will pay R1.43 more per litre at the pumps for both grades, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said the fuel levy relief announced by National Treasury will help cushion consumers...
South Africa
Thusong outreach brings government services closer to communities
Residents of Pacaltsdorp and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to access a range of essential government services when the Thusong Outreach Programme visits George Municipality.
The initiative, led by the Western Cape Department of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, forms...

World
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

World
The U.S. military said that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response.

World
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.

World
US Central Command says the vessel’s engine room was hit after the crew “ignored repeated warnings”.

Africa
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Africa
DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Africa
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

Africa
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Business
Business
Business

Business
Mustek and Huawei have partnered to help South African businesses move beyond technology adoption and focus on real business impact.

Politics
Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

Politics
ATM says the Speaker met with the President’s lawyers after the ConCourt ruling on Phala Phala

Politics
Day 112 of the Madlanga Commission Of Inquiry, the Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
Magaqa was shot in 2017 and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Sport
Sipho Mbule’s Orlando Pirates spell has come to an end after the club decided not to exercise the option to extend his contract.

Sport
The Springboks will empower more young players to step up this season, and these are four newcomers expected to make big strides.

Sport
CANAL+ has renewed its broadcast agreement with the Premier Soccer League (PSL), ensuring that South African football remains on SuperSport and DStv screens across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sport
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley’s back. Often.
Education
[Premium Times] The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims and strengthening of security across schools in the state.
Education
[Vanguard] OSOGBO — FOLLOWING rumours of terrorists’ invasion of some towns in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, reassured residents of adequate security across schools in the state.
Education
[Leadership] International students planning to study in Ireland for more than three months must now obtain a long-term study visa before travelling, the country’s Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced.
Education
[Leadership] The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has explained why it is opposed to any move to shut down schools in Borno State amid worsening insecurity, saying closure would amount to conceding victory to terrorists seeking to disrupt education in the state.

Lifestyle
Gayton McKenzie responded to an ex Bafana player who criticised the decision to send 6 excluded players to the FIFA World Cup as spectators.

Lifestyle
Peabo Bryson was the smooth male voice behind Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World’.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
Protests in multiple provinces required police intervention as demonstrators began threatening the safety of foreign nationals and their property.

Entertainment
Frustration mounts as players struggle to place their bets under the new licensed operator.

Entertainment
AG says CoJ wrote off R9bn in consumer debt, while City Power incurred R5.7bn in electricity losses and Johannesburg Water R2.8bn from water losses.

Science/Tech
NielsenIQ data shows smartphone sales falling as buyers hold onto handsets and trade down as prices tick higher.
Science/Tech
fjo3 shares a report from Defense One: A small but growing number of European officials and analysts are saying what four years ago was unthinkable: Ukraine isn’t just surviving its grueling war with Russia, it is in some ways thriving and may even be on a path to victory. This isn’t yet captured in headlines — for example, about last weekend’s barrage of Russian drones and missiles around...

Science/Tech
The company’s RTX Spark chips might finally turn the “AI PC” into reality.

Science/Tech
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for “up to 30 minutes at a time”.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Health
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
Health
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated in pointed testimony to senators that he was reclaiming control of the U.S. relationship with Gavi, an international vaccine alliance.

Health
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.