
US moves to slap South Africa with 12.5% tariff over ‘forced labour’ rules
The Trump administration has proposed a 12.5% tariff on South African exports, escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
FRIDAY, 12 JUNE 2026, 21:38

The Trump administration has proposed a 12.5% tariff on South African exports, escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Former SA Steel Mills owner Rafik Mohamed’s bail application was postponed until 4 June and the case transferred to the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court

Two suspects have been arrested in Mozambique over the murder of South African tourists Dina and Ernst Marais in Kruger National Park near Crooks Corner

There are just over seven days to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and here are some interesting numbers and facts…

The Springboks and the Barbarians are preparing to add another chapter to one of international rugby’s most evenly contested rivalries when they meet later this month in Gqeberha.

Current ebola outbreaks are in DRC and Uganda. Find out the real risk to South Africa and how to stay informed.

The arrest of murder suspects in Mozambique marks a breakthrough in the investigation into the Marais killings in northern Kruger.

Flexibility in the sugar value chain is essential to ensure its long-term sustainability

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

The diesel price has swung sharply since March. Here’s what drove the changes, the digit error, and what we should expect next.

By 2023, the major hyperscalers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta) operated close to 992 data centres globally, with capacity having doubled in just four years

The South Africa U20 international has gone AWOL after being granted compassionate leave by his Belgian side in May.

While Pride Month is commemorated at different times across South Africa, the month of June carries particular significance as the original Pride Month in the Northern Hemisphere. It is rooted in the commemoration of the Stonewall protests of 1969 in New York, which served as a catalyst for the modern global LGBTQIA+ rights movement

The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented party. He argued that a true understanding of socialism required a strict Marxist-Leninist framework, something he wished all participants would understand

Highly-rated South African twins Josh and James Mackenzie are set to continue their careers in Scotland after signing with Glasgow Warriors.

Stellenbosch University (SU) notes with concern the article “Parliament probes Stellenbosch University as cracks in system show” published in the Mail & Guardian on 11 May 2026.

Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson, whose voice graced Disney classics and R&B charts for five decades, has died after a stroke

A looming European transit strike will cause major travel disruptions for South African expats, residents and tourists.

Orlando Pirates have decided against retaining the services of Sipho Mbule who only featured in six matches since the start of 2026.

Sources familiar with the matter confirmed to the Mail & Guardian on Tuesday night that Mohamed was being held at the police station.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 3 June 2026.