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Proteas Women look to take ‘aggressive mindset’ into T20 World Cup
THE Proteas’ ICC T20 Women’s World Cup campaign begins in earnest on Saturday.
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June 11, 2026
Cape Times
Astronaut expects home flavours on Artemis III mission
ITALIAN astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot near Earth in 2027 to test two lunar modules.
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June 11, 2026
Cape Times
Steps missed to avert anti-foreigner violence
Lack of follow-through in established policies
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June 11, 2026
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South African SMEs shift from survival mode to disciplined growth, Lula report finds
SOUTH African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are entering a new phase of cautious optimism in 2026, moving beyond pure survival and embracing more disciplined, growth focused strategies despite an increasingly uncertain global economic environment.
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June 11, 2026
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Why women- and youth-owned businesses need targeted support
WOMEN and youth now drive a growing share of South Africa's small and medium enterprise (SME) funding demand, making up 36.1% and 50.6% of applicants respectively according to a 2025 FinFind South Africa MSME Access to Finance Report.
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June 11, 2026
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South Africa moves to build 60-day strategic fuel reserve
Minister Mantashe says draft policy is ready for Cabinet consideration, now going for public comment
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June 11, 2026
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Economic warning signs emerge as PayInc Index falls to 7-month low
SOUTH Africa's economic recovery is facing renewed pressure after the PayInc Economic Index, fell to its lowest level in seven months, signalling a slowdown in activity as households and businesses grapple with rising fuel costs, higher interest rates and growing global uncertainty.
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June 11, 2026
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Iran hits Bahrain, Jordan bases
IRAN attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain yesterday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the US after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.
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June 11, 2026
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Immigration crisis: Anger must not be directed at our neighbour
THE South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals & Federations (SACOFF) has noted with deep concern the growing tensions surrounding migration, undocumented persons, community protests, and incidents of hostility towards foreign nationals in various parts of South Africa.
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June 11, 2026
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Groundbreaking work in heart disease and women in science
Her research has advanced the prevention and treatment of childhood-onset cardiac disease while improving the detection, management, and long-term care of cardiovascular disease in women.
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June 11, 2026
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Japan's Marubeni acquires TiAuto Investments in significant South African deal
MARUBENI Motor Corporation has acquired South Africa’s R4.5 billion-a-year Tiger Wheel & Tyre owner TiAuto Investments from investment firm Carlyle, advised by Alterra Capital Partners, in partnership with Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE).
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June 11, 2026
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MEXICO AND BAFANA OPEN 2026 WORLD CUP
Tension, expectation and ambition collide in a blockbuster clash
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June 11, 2026
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SPAR Group admits to cost issues, outlines recovery plans and new focus on retailer
THE SPAR Group has admitted it allowed its cost base to outgrow revenue for too long and a recovery strategy is built around improving retailer outcomes first, said CEO Reeza Isaacs.
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June 11, 2026
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Jumpers informal settlement community reels after deadly mass shooting
MASSACRE
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June 11, 2026
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'Fit and proper' clause in impeachment rules dominate Rules Committee meeting
THE proposed insertion of the phrase “fit and proper” regarding those who will serve on the Impeachment Committee dominated discussions when the Rules Committee met to adopt proposed amendments to the presidential impeachment rules yesterday.
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June 11, 2026
Cape Times
Youth Month in South Africa must be earned, not declared
SOUTH Africa cannot discuss illegal employment, economic reform and social stability without confronting the uncomfortable truth at the centre of it all: millions of young South Africans still have no credible pathway into work.
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June 11, 2026
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Feel it... it is here: Why Bafana's World Cup return is the balm South Africa needs
LET’S be honest with ourselves: South Africans are utterly obsessed with World Cups.
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June 11, 2026
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Standard Bank backs Dangote Refinery listing and future expansion across Africa
AFRICA'S largest lender, Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth ambitions of Dangote Industries, including plans for the listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and future expansion projects across the continent.
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June 11, 2026
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Just Properties employee sentenced to 10 years for embezzling millions
A FORMER real estate employee has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in the Cape Town Regional Court on more than 400 counts of fraud.
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June 11, 2026
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Government intensifies support measures as steel industry faces global pressures
SOUTH Africa's steel industry remains central to the country’s industrialisation ambitions, but faces mounting pressure from weak economic growth, high electricity costs, cheap imports and global overcapacity, Parliament heard on Tuesday.
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June 11, 2026
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Afrimat sells quarries and concrete plants to Saturc for R215 million
AFRIMAT announced yesterday that it has sold certain aggregates quarries and ready-mix concrete plants across South Africa to Saturc Proprietary for R215 million.
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June 11, 2026
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The year of action meets the age of deconstruction: how young people are rethinking old systems
I RECENTLY came across a LinkedIn post that stopped my scroll.
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June 11, 2026
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Serial rapist sentenced to indefinite imprisonment
A SERIAL rapist who had been tormenting areas in the Eastern Cape has been sentenced to indefinite imprisonment after DNA tied him to more cases while behind bars.
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June 11, 2026
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Hydropower Station a symbol of enduring ties
DEEP in Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands, the Kokoulo River winds its way through the mountains, while electricity generated by the Kinkon Hydropower Station powers towns and villages across the country.
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June 11, 2026
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Pope to bless Sagrada Familia
POPE Leo XIV was expected to bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona yesterday and celebrate mass inside what is now the world’s tallest church.
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June 11, 2026
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Coach Broos dreams of historic World Cup knockout run
WHILE Bafana Bafana’s third-place finish at the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast is still fresh in the memory, the team is now focused on a monumental challenge.
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June 11, 2026
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Witness ‘stayed at Matlala’s house for safety’
INQUIRY
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June 11, 2026
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I will be at the next World Cup — Artan
SOMALI referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the US for the Fifa World Cup 2026, returned to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu and vowed to take part in the next tournament in 2030.
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June 11, 2026
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2026 Fifa World Cup | Group of death or group of opportunity? The fine margins awaiting Group A
GROUP A will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa (kick-off 9pm) and is widely regarded as one of the tougher pools in the tournament.
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June 11, 2026
Cape Times
R98m worth of counterfeit goods seized by SAPS in Bellville operation
POLICE in the Western Cape have dealt a multi-million rand blow to the illicit trade industry following a major search-and-seizure operation in Bellville.
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