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Loud, proud and united — Bafana fans make their voices heard as South Africa takes on Mexico
THURSDAY, 11 JUNE 2026, 23:05

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Loud, proud and united — Bafana fans make their voices heard as South Africa takes on Mexico
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality said this week that it would be ‘premature and irresponsible’ to set a date for fixing two of the metro’s busiest roads, the William Moffat Expressway and Kabega Road, as officials have indicated they are awaiting ‘potential’ funding from the national government.
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South Africa
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South Africa
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World
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World
The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

World
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

World
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Business
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Business
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.
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Business
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Politics
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Politics
The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

Politics
The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Politics
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Sport
Sphelelo Sithole found himself in the firing line from Bafana supporters after a costly first-half mistake gifted Mexico the opening goal.

Sport
Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to coaching them with Saracens in a matter of weeks.

Sport
Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol

Sport
England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp.
Education
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for a review of the newly introduced medical internship policy following growing concerns from medical interns and health sector stakeholders who fear the changes could disrupt training and worsen staffing gaps in the country’s health system.
Education
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
South African actor and entrepreneur, Lindah Majola, took to social media and posted a series of CCTV shots of a repeat intruder at his café.
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: If digital sovereignty is important to you, and it certainly is in the European Union (EU), then you’ll be pleased to know that EuroOffice, a new open-source browser-based office suite alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, has officially reached its first stable release. A coalition of EU-based companies, including Nextcloud, Ionos,...

Science/Tech
A WIRED investigation found dozens of “nudified” deepfake images and videos on Grok’s website, including nonconsensual depictions of celebrities and at least one prominent US politician.
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Health
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Health
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Health
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Health
One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles.