FRIDAY, 12 JUNE 2026, 18:18
On Friday, the eccentric and controversial South African-born businessman Elon Musk will probably become the world’s first trillionaire when the initial public offering of his company SpaceX blasts off.
Brazil’s Congress on Wednesday moved to cut the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 – a key right-wing push ahead of October elections in which crime is a major voter concern.
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Spar’s new chief executive, Reeza Isaacs, has walked into a business with battered earnings, bruised retailer relationships, governance noise and a KwaZulu-Natal distribution centre that has become something of a corporate black hole.
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 11 June 2026.
Daily Maverick was a guest of the International Air Transport Association at the annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro this past weekend, and proceedings quickly turned to calls for tax breaks.
Global forecasters have been warning for months that this brewing El Niño could be on steroids – with some commentators likening it to a ‘Godzilla event’ – which, given its historical spoor, would have massive social and economic consequences in southern Africa.
Lyle Foster has his future secured at Burnley FC despite the team’s recent relegation from the Premier League.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates denied on Wednesday that he had “victimised anyone” as he began closed-door testimony to US lawmakers over his relationship with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
At least 16 pupils have been killed when a fire ripped through a dormitory at a girls’ school in a town in central Kenya, police and a government official say.
The government also urged private companies to adopt similar remote work arrangements
Sekhukhune United have parted ways with 36-year-old Thabang Monare, and the midfielder has bid his farewell to the club.
Johannesburg’s top leaders faced tough questions in Parliament on Tuesday over their response to the arrest of Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Themba Mathibe, after R321,000 in cash was found at his home during a corruption investigation.
President Donald Trump said the United States will renew attacks on Iran on Wednesday, accusing Tehran’s peace negotiators of “playing us for suckers”.
We bring you interesting facts about this year’s tourney.
Cape Town City have again fallen short in their attempt to return to the Betway Premieship after drawing against Magesi FC.
The Cape Town Marathon has been confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be held on African soil.
Taiwan’s military fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding counterstrikes.