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Swiss vote on military service
THE Swiss will vote Sunday on imposing stricter rules for claiming conscientious objection to military service, as the war in Ukraine and other geopolitical tensions push European countries to bolster army numbers.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Alexander Forbes holds steady with dividends amid solid performance
IN A YEAR marked by resilience, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings reported a steady final dividend of 33 cents per share for the financial year ending March 31, despite normalised headline earnings per share remaining unchanged at 69 cents.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
In this generation, what is South Africa's next great national project?
SOUTH Africans often ask what is wrong with our country. Perhaps a better question is: What are we building together?
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Church robbery suspect caught on livestream video, remains behind bars
THE man allegedly seen in a viral video walking into a Samora Machel church with a firearm while congregants were worshipping will remain behind bars after making his first appearance in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Comrades Marathon set to deliver major economic boost for KZN
THE 2026 Comrades Marathon is expected to provide a significant boost to KwaZulu-Natal’s tourism and hospitality sectors, with thousands of athletes, spectators and visitors descending on the province ahead of Sunday’s iconic race.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Infantino’s spin can't hide the hypocrisy of a shameless Fifa
“JUST, you know, relax and chill?” Fifa president Gianni Infantino said, straight-faced and without any sense of irony or embarrassment.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
BEYOND SOWETO: MANENBERG’S FORGOTTEN ROLE IN THE 1976 UPRISING
THERE is a lie that has followed the so-called Coloured community for decades: that we sat out the struggle, that we benefited from apartheid, that June 16, 1976 was Soweto’s story and not ours. I am here to say that it is not true.
6 min |
June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Municipalities owe R28 billion to the country's water boards
THE total debt owed by struggling municipalities to water boards has ballooned by almost R4 billion to R28bn over the past 10 months.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
World Bank cuts South Africa's growth forecast amid global conflict
Global financial institution expects country’s growth to improve gradually to 1.5% in 2027
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Jan Vreman left frustrated as CT City fall short in PSL promotion play-offs
CAPE Town City FC coach Jan Vreman was left to rue a host of missed chances as his team’s bid to be promoted to the Betway Premiership came to a close at Athlone Stadium this week.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Western Cape’s severe weather causes over R9bn in damage
THE province's agriculture sector sustained damages of more than R5.2 billion as a result of the severe weather experienced in May, while damage to transport infrastructure currently stands at just under R2bn
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
DON'T LET THE SUITS RUIN THE WORLD CUP
FOR the start of the biggest event on earth, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be overshadowed by massive scandals caused by the “men in suits” before the first ball is even kicked, is just plain disappointing.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Lessons from India’s UPI revolution in South Africa’s bid to go cashless
THE South African government is working on an ambitious plan to reduce cash transactions via a digital payment platform that can be used by South Africans, free of charge.
3 min |
June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Up to 70% die without a valid Will, leaving families exposed to hardship
UP to 70% of South Africans die without a valid Will, leaving their families vulnerable to legal delays, inheritance disputes and financial uncertainty at an already difficult time.
3 min |
June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Transformative potential of the new liver perfusion technology
AFTER years of struggling to secure a liver perfusion technology-driven machine, the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC) has officially unveiled the state-of-the-art technology, the first of its kind on the continent.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Business confidence steadies in May but Middle East conflict, inflation risks weigh on outlook
SENTIMENT in the business sector in South Africa showed signs of stabilising in May after suffering a sharp decline in April, although concerns about inflation, energy costs and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continue to cloud the economic outlook.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Ackermann confident stars will keep Bok ambitions on hold ahead of final
BULLS coach Johan Ackermann is confident his players will put all Springbok thoughts on the back burner and focus solely on the United Rugby Championship (URC) final against Leinster ahead of the Dublin clash next Friday evening.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
ZIKALALA BLOWS WHISTLE ON ‘ILLEGAL UNIT’
Public Works faces allegations of irregular appointments and political interference
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Chinese citizens sentenced to death in shrine case
TWO Chinese Uyghur men were sentenced to death yesterday for carrying out a 2015 attack on a Bangkok shrine that killed 20 people, a long-awaited verdict in Thailand's deadliest bombing case.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
We are blessed with options — Mashimbyi unfazed by Proteas’ No 3 conundrum
PROTEAS coach Mandla Mashimbyi remains undecided on who will occupy the crucial No. 3 position in the ICC T20 World Cup opener against Australia in Manchester on Saturday.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
KZN Premier calls for UN cooperation ahead of summit on illegal foreign nationals
KWAZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanga Ntuli has called for stronger cooperation with United Nations agencies and international partners as the province prepares to host a summit on undocumented foreign nationals later this month.
3 min |
June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Rassie calls injury crisis a myth as he has mega options
THE Springboks’ first-choice half-back pairing of Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu and Cobus Reinach will be ship-shape for the Boks’ first Test against the All Blacks on August 21, according to coach Rassie Erasmus.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Interest rate hikes and inflation push debt counselling into focus for struggling households
SOUTH African households are facing mounting financial pressure as rising interest rates, inflation and increasing living costs continue to erode disposable income, prompting debt experts to call for greater awareness of debt counselling as a practical solution for struggling consumers.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Bafana fall 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup opener at Azteca
THE cathedral of football, Azteca Stadium, was a cauldron of agony for Bafana Bafana as hosts Mexico defeated them 2-0 in the 2026 Fifa World Cup opener on Thursday night.
3 min |
June 12, 2026
Cape Times
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for peace deal fade
THE US launched fresh attacks against Iran yesterday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-month war.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
FRANK STEWART BRIDGE
BETTER LEAD
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions push oil price forecasts higher
GROWING tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns about a prolonged period of elevated oil prices, renewed inflationary pressures and slower global economic growth, according to economists and market analysts.
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June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Inquest launched into death of Parklands College head boy Connor Niske
AN inquest has been opened into the death of Parklands College head boy Connor Niske, who sustained a bullet wound to his head.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
Cape Times
Football and politics: the World Cup of shame
The sport cannot serve as a smokescreen to conceal injustices
5 min |
June 12, 2026
Cape Times
State to support temporary prison transfer bid for AKA murder accused
THE State has agreed to assist the defence in its efforts to have the seven men accused of murdering South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane temporarily transferred back to Westville Prison for consultation purposes.
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