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Ramaphosa’s migration contradiction: Acknowledging xenophobia while feeding the myth
The greatest threat facing SA is not migration. It is the growing willingness to blame migrants for problems created by the state itself.
TUESDAY, 09 JUNE 2026, 00:38
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The greatest threat facing SA is not migration. It is the growing willingness to blame migrants for problems created by the state itself.
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Messages between individuals allegedly linked to a R286m cocaine consignment intercepted in Johannesburg have been the focus of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. They provide unique insights into the workings of traffickers and how they source their information.
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Cape Town’s Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens still look magnificent, but plant experts warn that they are being hollowed out by bureaucracy, lost expertise, failing systems and the collapse of a volunteer culture that once helped keep it alive.
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Anti-foreigner groups marched through the East Rand on Monday, rejecting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immigration reforms and warning businesses to terminate employment of all foreign nationals – including those with valid documentation – by 30th June.

South Africa
Internal departmental processes are currently under way.

South Africa
This despite MP recording a 4,5%decrease in overall crime statistics for the fourth quarter

South Africa
Health authorities in Western Cape have begun rolling out anti-retro viral injection, Lenacapavir.

South Africa
This follows his handover of the Salt River Market site for the development of affordable housing

World
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

World
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

World
The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.

World
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.

Africa
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.

Africa
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Africa
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Africa
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
Business
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Business
Serena Guthrie won Commonwealth gold as part of the England netball team in 2018.
Business

Politics
The Phala Phala impeachment committee will adopt its terms of reference later this month

Politics
Khan has wihdrawn two courts applications against the commission

Politics
Political parties welcomed Ramaphosa’s commitment to tighten immigration controls.

Politics
Mnguni says his party has the political will and a capable leadership that can reform Joburg.

Sport
Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France’s 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.

Sport
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.

Sport
If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke’s side, writes Tom English.

Sport
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
Education
[Daba Finance] Foras.AI invested in Efham.ai, an Arabic-language AI education platform developed by Egypt-based NixAI, as demand grows for artificial intelligence skills across the Middle East and North Africa.
Education
[Daily Maverick] As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by Daily Maverick reveals that a preferred candidate for the National Skills Fund was identified almost a year ago, yet no appointment has been finalised.
Education
Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — Approximately 300 children and teenagers participated Saturday in the 14th edition of the “Luanda to the Universe” project in Luanda in the construction of prototypes of equipment geared towards space engineering, with a highlight to a replica of the James Webb telescope.

Lifestyle
Retired Bafana Bafana player Siphiwe Tshabalala recreated history with this iconic FIFA World Cup goal celebration against Mexico…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
SASSA is a government entity responsible for administering social assistance grants to eligible individuals in South Africa.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
A R400 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 8 June 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 8 June 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
The Springboks now have a 53-man training squad from which they will need to pick two teams for their game against the Barbarians, and SA A match against Zimbabwe.

Entertainment
The commission has heard allegations that Khan interfered in a major drug seizure.

Science/Tech
The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
Science/Tech
Last Thursday, Wired reported that Meta had quietly embedded an unreleased facial recognition system called NameTag into software installed on millions of phones. In a follow-up report, Wired says the tech giant has now removed the face-recognition-related code, while saying “no final decision” has been made about whether the feature will launch. From the report: On Thursday, WIRED reported...

Science/Tech
The ChatGPT maker announced it has filed paperwork to go public, just a week after rival Anthropic took the same step.
Science/Tech
The company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.

Motoring
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Motoring

Health
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.

Health
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Health
Denmark’s team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen’s chest responded as it should.
Health
OpenEvidence, a fast-growing start-up, is using artificial intelligence to help doctors find answers to clinical questions for diagnosis and treatment.