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US-Africa trade chapter launch in SA: Lifeline for strained ties?
The upcoming US-Africa trade chapter launch in Durban could serve as a vital economic lifeline amid rising tariffs and diplomatic tensions.
MONDAY, 15 JUNE 2026, 08:36

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The upcoming US-Africa trade chapter launch in Durban could serve as a vital economic lifeline amid rising tariffs and diplomatic tensions.
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The financial services industry must meet young people where they are with accessible language, transparent fee structures and tools that inform rather than overwhelm, writes Pedri Reyneke

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Watch highlights as Sweden get their World Cup campaign off to an emphatic start, scoring five goals in a win over Group F opponents Tunisia.

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Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits.

South Africa
The Inter-ministerial Committee has re-iterated that South Africans are not xenophobic people.

South Africa
On Friday, Buthelezi denied knowing accused number two, Bongani Ntanzi.

South Africa
Several foreign nationals fled their homes amid alleged intimidation linked to protests.

South Africa
Proactive Parliaments and Sustainable Development: An Imperative for Political Stability in Africa.

World
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.

World
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

World
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

World
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

Africa
Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Africa
Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Africa
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were “miles off it” in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent ‘hate-watch’ Bafana Bafana.

Africa
Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.

Business
The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.

Business
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.

Business
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

Business
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

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.

Politics
He addressed hundreds of MK Party supporters in Delft on the Cape Flats

Politics
Jacob Zuma is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Edward Ntshingila

Sport
The Carolina Hurricanes win the NHL’s Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years by beating the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

Sport
Will you get today’s World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?

Sport
Tyson Fury says he is set to feature in a “massive announcement” from Zuffa Boxing and UFC president Dana White.

Sport
The Springboks will kick off their 2026 season this Saturday against the Barbarians, while the SA ‘A’ side will also be in action.
Education
[New Times] Persistent gender disparities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at upper secondary level continue to hinder efforts to increase the number of women pursuing science teaching careers, according to the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB).
Education
[Daily Maverick] The Bulungula Incubator has driven a 20-year ‘place-based’ transformation in the remote Eastern Cape region of Xhora Mouth, prioritising child development from infancy to career through interconnected health, nutrition and education programmes.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] It’s 50 years since the Soweto uprising in South Africa. On 16 June 1976, tens of thousands of young black South Africans protested against being taught in the Afrikaans language (alongside English) at school.

Education
Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA says
Attacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025, according to new research.
Attacks were reported in 83 countries, with the highest...
Lifestyle
The year was 2008 and Vernon Koekemoer was about to become South Africa’s first viral sensation without even knowing about it …

Lifestyle
Actress and philanthropist Nomzamo Mbatha and her siblings, including her bestie, take off on a whirlwind travel adventure.

Lifestyle
From snorkeling in pot holes, to spinning the decks: Here’s what Helen Zille has been getting up to during her mayoral campaign.

Lifestyle
Drip is forever? Bafana Bafana have been praised for their fashion statement in their ‘anthem’ jacket at the FIFA World Cup opening match.

Entertainment
Netflix’s first South African supernovela, The Polygamist, doesn’t ask you to sympathise with its patriarch. It asks you to watch what he leaves behind.

Entertainment
‘Malicious campaigns are deliberately orchestrated to damage South Africa’s hard‑earned international reputation.’

Entertainment
Motherhood is viewed as something that diminishes a woman’s professional value when the reality may be quite the opposite.

Entertainment
The Proteas are gearing up for another spin barrage when they take on Pakistan in their second match of the T20 World Cup.

Science/Tech
VPN downloads have jumped 14-fold in Russia, and even loyal officials now juggle phones to stay private.

Science/Tech
Three-day-old moon will be about its own width away from luminous planet in constellation of Cancer
A silver sliver of moon joins the bright beacon of Venus this week for a delightful twilight conjunction. The moon will be just over three days old and only 11% of its visible surface will be illuminated.
Venus will be burning brightly and less than a moon’s width away from our natural...
Science/Tech
“Asian stocks rallied Monday while oil prices tumbled,” reports CNBC, “after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending nearly four months of conflict…”The strongest reaction was seen in energy markets. U.S. crude oil futures for July delivery were down 4.77% to $80.83 per barrel by 8:27 p.m. ET. Brent futures, the international benchmark, for August delivery traded about 4% lower...
Science/Tech
“As the use of artificial intelligence spreads across companies worldwide, it is relieving workers of tedious old chores but creating new ones,” reports the Los Angeles Times. “Most people don’t realize the amount of time that they’re spending working on the tools to get the time savings that they’re professing,” said Paul Leonardi, Duca Family professor of technology management at UC Santa...
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Health
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.

Health
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
Health
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

Health
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.