🇿🇦 South Africa Today
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Bad to worse? Peet Viljoen swaps ICE cell for Kgosi Mampuru
Home for the week: Has Peet Viljoen gone from the fire into the frying pan with his new address in a Kgosi Mampuru cell?
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Rele Mofokeng hugs female referee in endearing, ‘Gen Z’ moment
Rele Mofokeng - dubbed 'president of the Ama2k club' - left Bafana fans amused after innocently hugging the ref during his World Cup debut.
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Sacred Heart College mourns grade 8 learner Bayanda Nxumalo
Johannesburg private school, Sacred Heart College, mourns the untimely passing of grade 8 learner Bayanda Nxumalo.
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Bafana’s fighting spirit: Five key factors behind Czech Republic draw
Bafana Bafana kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta.
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‘God heard you’: Teboho Mokoena weeps during anthem [watch]
Minutes before scoring a pristine penalty kick against Czechia, Bafana star Teboho Mokoena was seen weeping during the national anthem...
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Teboho Mokoena suspended for Bafana Bafana’s next match, Yaya to return
Teboho Mokoena will miss Bafana Bafana's crucial World Cup clash against South Korea after picking up a second yellow card of the tournament.
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Late Mokoena goal rescues Bafana Bafana against Czechia
Bafana Bafana salvaged a vital 1-1 draw against Czechia thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty, keeping their FIFA World Cup hopes alive.
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The Daily Lotto results for Thursday, 18 June 2026
Today’s Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R370 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!
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Jessica Nkosi shares glimpse of ‘daily walks’ with newborn! [photos]
Actress and TV presenter, Jessica Nkosi, melted the hearts of many after sharing a glimpse into her 'daily walks' with her newborn.
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WEATHER: Powerful winds and rain to sweep across SA
Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Friday, 19 June 2026.
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WEATHER: Cold conditions and isolated showers set to affect these two provinces
Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 19 June 2026.
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Cold conditions and strong winds are expected in Gauteng this weekend
Gauteng residents face a cold, stormy weekend ahead as the Weather Service warns of thunderstorms and widespread conditions.
🌍 International News
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Trump resurrected the statue of a slave owner - and it cost the taxpayer more than $500,000, report says
The administration fast-tracked project to install statue of Caesar Rodney ahead of America 250 celebrations
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Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough
Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression, but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.
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Trump talks up economy and Hegseth at Medals of Honor ceremony
President boasts about stock market before handing out medals for ‘conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty’
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How Ukraine’s new drone tactics are causing chaos in Russia after largest-ever attack on Moscow
Ukrainian officials say more resources have been focused on ‘middle strikes’ on radars and air defences around 180km behind the front lines
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Multiple arrests made during England’s World Cup win in Dallas – including criminal trespass and drugs offences
Fifa said it was unaware of any supporters entering the stadium without tickets following the criminal trespass arrest
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Man Forced Boy, 3, Into Crocodile Pen at English Zoo, Police Say
A man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a boy was critically injured when he ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo outside Cambridge, the authorities said.
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Trump’s blue paint at the Reflecting Pool is already chipping off as renovation costs soar to $14.7M
‘American flag blue’ sealant is starting to peel from the bottom of the pool after multi-million dollar, taxpayer-funded project
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Atlanta family says ambulance delay led to their 15-year-old’s death after she collapsed at volleyball practice
Amanda Sylvester died of cardiac failure
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Secretary of Defense Hegseth scolds NATO allies — again
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasts NATO allies as a "paper tiger" while launching a six-month review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe and pressing for Europe to take the lead on its own defense.
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Democrats won’t let dropping gas prices stop them from hammering Trump on affordability
President’s opponents are hoping voters remember who caused prices to go up in the first place, Eric Garcia writes
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Iran War Live Updates: Vance Issues Blunt Warning to Israel as He Defends Trump’s Deal
The vice president delivered a rebuke to Israeli critics of the agreement, warning them not to alienate their most important ally, as the administration sought to rebut mounting criticism of the deal.
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Boston neighbhorhood frets as towering ‘dungeon’ data center looms over homes
Residents of Lowell recently secured a one year moratorium on all new data center contruction and expansion