
Book Club: Sam Montši, the man who refused to stay in his lane
Sam Montši reflects on a life of overcoming apartheid, exile and business challenges in his memoir ‘Defying Barriers’.
WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 2026, 22:30

Sam Montši reflects on a life of overcoming apartheid, exile and business challenges in his memoir ‘Defying Barriers’.

The accused acted in common purpose to kill the e-hailing driver and rob him of his cellphone and vehicle.

Migrants in Durban and Gauteng say they are living in fear as tensions rise ahead of planned anti-immigration demonstrations.

‘The lessons of Nkandla remain impossible to ignore.’

Despite 286 fewer deaths this year, one in two road fatalities are pedestrians as metros like Cape Town and Joburg remain deadliest.

Caravelle becomes the first mainstream Volkswagen product in South Africa to be sold with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Officials warn spending lacks transparency after July 2021 unrest lessons, while Bolhuis says the day could pass quietly or flare up.

South Africa’s murder rate dropped from 67 to 44 per 100 000, yet aggravated robbery and public fear keep the collapse narrative alive.

Police are monitoring potential hotspots across the country and say they are ready to respond proactively to any unrest.

Mrs Daniels revealed Bin-Day Brian and Three-Car Trevor, leaving the writer wondering if she is SpeedBump Sonja or Pajamas-at-Noon now.

The suspects, all wearing masks took the victims’ cell phones afterwards.

The big win in Houston put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds.

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Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 23 June 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says 9 488 immigrants were deported in an orderly manner, with 7 000 still at the site as operations continue.

The case has been postponed to 1 September 2026.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

More than 11 000 sailors will be evacuated from the strait as diplomacy ramps up, though Tehran denies agreeing to IAEA site access.

France, Spain, Italy, and the UK issued health warnings on Tuesday as extreme heat forced closures, power cuts, and dozens of drownings.

Learn about the impact of skateboarding on Thabang Tsillo, who thrives on perseverance, mentorship and the skateboarding community.