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Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.
MONDAY, 15 JUNE 2026, 20:57

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An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.
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Abdullah Ibrahim, who died on Monday, 15 June, at the age of 91, was one of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians — a pianist and composer whose work became intertwined with the country’s cultural and political history. Through a small collection of photographs, we remember a life devoted to music, creativity and craft.

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One of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha
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South Africa
36-year-old Michael Chikwani convicted of vehicle theft and Immigration Act breaches in court.

South Africa
Ramaphosa has filed an urgent court bid to halt impeachment probe pending review Section 89

South Africa
The man has been sentenced by the KwaMhlanga Regional Court in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
This as police intensify their crackdown on illegal immigration.

World
Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

World
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war – only with thousands now dead.

World
As the US and Iran announce a deal, the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen looks at what that means for Lebanon.

World
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.

Africa
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.

Africa
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.

Africa
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.

Africa
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.
Business

Business
The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will leave Fox in a strong position as TV audiences move online.
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Politics
This after Ramaphosa filed an urgent court interdict, halting the work of parliament impeachment.

Politics
Forum for South Africa says Cyril Ramaphosa is using state resources to avoid accountability

Politics
On Tuesday, the country will mark the 50th commemoration of the June 16 Soweto uprising.

Politics
The SACP in Limpopo held its elective congress where new leadership was elected.

Sport
Watch the emotional full-time scenes following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against Spain in the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
Watford appoint Italian Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract.

Sport
Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their Group H fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
Gareth Bale has launched a new sports investment fund and has refused to rule out making a fresh move to purchase Championship side and hometown club Cardiff City.
Education
The championship celebration starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, just as some of the state Regents tests begin. Students had organized petitions calling for the exams to be delayed.
Education
[Nile Post] BUKEDEA — Excitement and celebration marked the annual prom party at Bukedea Comprehensive School as students gathered for an event aimed at motivating candidate classes ahead of their final examinations and transition to the next stage of education.

Education
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
Education
[Nyasa Times] Exploits University on Saturday conferred degrees and diplomas on more than 1,200 students in various disciplines during its latest graduation ceremony, marking another milestone in the institution’s growth and contribution to Malawi’s higher education sector.

Lifestyle
Grammy-winning R&B star Kehlani will return to South Africa in December 2026 for two exciting world tour shows.

Lifestyle
91-year-old Cape Town-born jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim was famous for songs like ‘Mannenburg’.

Lifestyle
Netflix reality star and business woman Zari Hassan and Shakib Cham Lutaaya have announced that they have ended their marriage.

Lifestyle
North West’s personality is already on display with the blue hair, long black nails and piercing.

Entertainment
Cape Verde were making their debut on the global stage and did a nation of just over 500,000 people proud.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 15 June 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
DJ Zinhle has set social media abuzz after sharing a TikTok video of herself taking a taxi to Fourways Mall in Johannesburg.

Entertainment
Ibrahim died peacefully in Germany surrounded by family, leaving a legacy that carried SA’s spirit to global audiences for generations.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from NBC News: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban on social media use for those under 16, joining other countries around the world seeking to protect children online. “It’s a big step for our country,” Starmer said in a recorded video message released Monday. “Social media is making our children unhappy and unsafe,...

Science/Tech
Readers respond to an report on experiments that have shown a left-turn bias among humans
It is not quite true to say that no one knows why people prefer to turn left and walk anticlockwise (Report, 10 June). Research by the French professor of physiology Raphaël Dubois in the 19th century revealed the existence of a phenomenon in the natural world that he called the “antikinetic gyratory...
Science/Tech
Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion, combining Fox’s sports, news, entertainment, Tubi, and Fox One offerings with a streaming platform that reaches about 100 million people. The companies say the merger would create the “third-largest player in US television by share of viewing,” while Fox insists Roku will remain open to competing apps after the deal closes. CNN reports: Fox has dabbled in...

Science/Tech
The search for the top crypto to buy in 2026 continues to bring buyers toward projects serving very different parts of the digital asset market. Solana is known for its role in decentralized applications and network activity, while Monero remains focused on privacy and transaction confidentiality. Bittensor has gained recognition through its connection to the […]
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Motoring
Toyota now has the same amount of victories in the endurance classic as Bentley.
Motoring
Health
A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once.
Health
The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting.

Health
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
Health
The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them.