🇿🇦 South Africa Today
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Thuli Phongolo shuts down Prince Kaybee and Edwin dating rumours
Thuli Phongolo has shut down viral claims linking her to Prince Kaybee and Edwin Sodi, calling the narrative false and frustrating.
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WEATHER: Winds, rain and cold conditions sweep across SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 20 June 2026. The post WEATHER: Winds, rain and cold conditions sweep across SA appeared first on SA People.
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WEATHER: Strong winds, chilly conditions and rain to hit SA
Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Saturday, 20 June 2026.
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Springboks vs Barbarians: Last-minute preparations for the Rugby
Get ready for Saturday’s rugby with three easy South African snack ideas, from boerewors bites to biltong platters and braaibroodjie rollies. The post Springboks vs Barbarians: Last-minute preparations for the Rugby appeared first on SA People.
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Facebook scammers beware, as South Africa fights back
Facebook scammers face prison and arrests as South African authorities intensify crackdowns. Learn how to stay safe online. The post Facebook scammers beware, as South Africa fights back appeared first on SA People.
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PREVIEW: Springboks open 2026 campaign against Barbarians with eye on bigger picture
The Springboks face the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, kicking off a packed 2026 international season.
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South African pensioners issue government a stark warning over Old Age Grant
Pensioners across South Africa have taken to Facebook with a message for government about the SASSA Old Age Grant.
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Malema lashes out at rumour that Duduzile Zuma is his ‘side chick’
'Side-chick': Julius Malema threatened legal action against a X user accusing him of having an affair with ousted MK Party's Duduzile Zuma.
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FIFA World Cup: Who should fill in for Mokoena vs South Korea?
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena is suspended for one match after receiving two yellow cards at this year's FIFA World Cup. The post FIFA World Cup: Who should fill in for Mokoena vs South Korea? appeared first on SA People.
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Lost, but destined for stardom: Lion cub captures hearts
Meet Bucket, the lion cub, who survived against the odds and won hearts worldwide as the star of an award-winning documentary. The post Lost, but destined for stardom: Lion cub captures hearts appeared first on SA People.
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WATCH | Michelle Obama’s touching speech at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening in Chicago
'You always gave us the very best within you, and in doing so, you reminded the rest of us that we could too,' Michelle Obama said.
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Winter solstice | When is it – and how it affects South Africans
The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the southern hemisphere marking the point when the Earth’s axial tilt is furthest away from the sun.
🌍 International News
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How AgricTech Cuts Labour for Zimbabwe’s Female Farmers
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe , June 19 (IPS) - Long burdened by the labour-intensive nature of agriculture, Zimbabwe’s female farmers are finding relief in new agritechnologies that significantly reduce the […]
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Mideast Live Updates: Diplomats Work to Preserve Iran Deal With a New Lebanon Cease-Fire
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to the truce, three officials said, after trading strikes in recent days. There was no immediate confirmation from the militant group.
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Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without hijab, says human rights group
The 29-year-old and eight other musicians have been punished by the autocratic regime for sharing ‘vulgar and immoral content’
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Deadly Violence Rocks Lebanon in Threat to U.S.-Iran Deal
Israel launched strikes across the country after Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had ambushed Israeli troops, leaving diplomats scrambling to prevent the deal from collapsing.
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‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.
The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.
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Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump
President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.
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Trump’s Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start
The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty over new talks.
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Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan under Trump program returns home
Phan and seven other men were sent to Africa in May 2025
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Scientologists approved to build large auditorium in Florida community as residents weigh lawsuits to stop the project
‘People don’t care about what other religions believe. But they do care about the property, the place that they live,’ one group said
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Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines
France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.
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Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Is Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault
Mr. Stronach, 93, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault in two cases and acquitted on three other charges.