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President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States will continue its military action against Iran

Kouthar Sambo 11 June 2026

President Donald Trump has signalled that the United States is prepared to intensify its military campaign against Iran, indicating that further strikes may follow attacks carried out a day earlier. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump suggested that Washington would continue its offensive operations against Tehran. “We hit

Lamola Rejects Claims of Pakistani Migration Drive and 15,000 Israelis in SA

Kouthar Sambo 11 June 2026

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has distanced the Government of National Unity (GNU) from claims that Pakistani nationals are being encouraged to relocate to South Africa and that 15,000 trained Jewish individuals from Israel are currently in the country. The remarks came in response to questions raised

Bo-Kaap water disconnections spark dispute over R17m debt and access to basic services

Oyisa George 11 June 2026

Residents in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap say they have been left without reliable water supply for weeks, as tensions escalate between the City and the local body corporate over an alleged R17 million municipal debt. Erefaan Hendricks, a trustee of the Bo-Kaap Body Corporate, said the situation has worsened since May,

Family of Cape Town pensioner killed in collision with SAPS vehicle still searching for answers

Oyisa George 11 June 2026

Nearly a month after 78-year-old Lionel Alexander Wyngaard was fatally injured in a collision involving a SAPS vehicle, his family says they are still waiting for answers about the circumstances surrounding his death. Wyngaard was struck by a SAPS vehicle while crossing a pedestrian crossing on Prince George Drive in

Bafana Bafana Face Mexico in Historic World Cup Opener

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 11 June 2026

As South Africa prepares to face Mexico in tonight’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, anticipation is building both locally and internationally. The clash revives memories of their 2010 group-stage encounter, which ended in a 1–1 draw, with Bafana Bafana now aiming to make a

OUTA Welcomes Audit of NSFAS Student Housing

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 11 June 2026

OUTA has welcomed the Auditor-General’s inspection of NSFAS-funded student accommodation, saying it presents an opportunity to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and enhance student safety. Speaking to VOC News, OUTA Senior Project Manager Rudie Heyneke said the organisation’s own investigation into student accommodation, released in March this year, uncovered significant shortcomings.

A new round of sanctions has been imposed for Israeli settlers inciting violence against Palestinians

Kouthar Sambo 10 June 2026

Britain, Canada, France, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia have announced a new round of sanctions targeting Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of facilitating and financing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The coordinated measures, unveiled on Tuesday, come amid growing international concern over a surge in settler

Nearly 1,300 individuals have been arrested nationwide as part of Operation Prosper

Kouthar Sambo 10 June 2026

Nearly 1,300 people have been arrested across the country since last month as part of Operation Prosper, a nationwide security initiative aimed at combating organised crime and restoring stability in affected communities. Authorities say the arrests are linked to the possession of 30 illegal firearms, narcotics, and gold-bearing materials believed

Iran has claimed that the United States revoked its allocation of World Cup tickets ahead of the tournament

Kouthar Sambo 10 June 2026

Iran has claimed that the United States revoked its allocation of World Cup tickets ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico and kicks off on Thursday. According to Iran’s football governing body, the decision is the latest in a series of measures aimed

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