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World Cup 2026 Group D preview | Pochettino’s US face wide-open pool
GROUP D may not contain a former world champion, but it is arguably one of the most evenly matched groups at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Home hopes, Swiss consistency and Bosnian belief define Group B
GROUP B may not feature a traditional global powerhouse, but it promises to be one of the most competitive pools at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Ariana’s split, Tyla’s Disney role and Kim hits Monaco
FROM relationship breakups and personal revelations to major music announcements and career milestones, this week delivered plenty of talking points across the entertainment world.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Bafana jersey too expensive? Here’s a budget, ’96 vibes alternative
LAST month I tried on the new Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup jersey, and while it’s a great kit to add to your wardrobe, the R1 599 price tag is a tad heavy.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity
SOUTH Africa's productive sectors delivered a mixed performance at the start of the second quarter of 2026, with a strong rebound in mining helping to offset renewed weakness in manufacturing, highlighting the uneven nature of the country’s economic recovery.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
What the phasing out of 1 475 qualifications means for SA's education system
SOUTH Africa's post-school education and training system is undergoing a major restructuring, with over 1 400 legacy qualifications reaching the end of their registration period as government pushes ahead with a broad transition to occupational-based learning.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
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
The Star
Bafana fall 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup opener
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.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Business confidence steadies in May but Middle East conflict, inflation risks weigh on outlook
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE INDEX
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Gauteng traffic chief under scrutiny over R300m Aeroton drug bust
THE Madlanga Commission has heard that Chief Samuel Mashaba, the Chief Provincial Inspector of Gauteng Traffic Police, failed to comply with rules and guidelines in the Aeroton drug bust, as narcotics operations must be reported to the SAPS.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
GoPro fights for survival as losses mount, sale options loom
FOR nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, allowing the adventurous to record images of their experiences.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
The 6-7 Generation and shifting politics
“6-7!”, THE TEENAGER replies, waving his hands in your face when you ask his thoughts on the news.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Outrage over viral video leads to arrest of high school learner for assaulting woman
A 22-YEAR-OLD high school learner has been arrested and charged after a viral video allegedly showing him assaulting a 21-year-old woman sparked outrage on social media and prompted swift police action in the Free State.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
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
The Star
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
The Star
Tragic mass shooting leaves 15 injured
THE number of injured people from the mass shooting at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg that claimed 12 lives has risen to 15, Gauteng police confirmed.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Minister Gwarube distances herself from Lighthouse Publishers amid tender controversy
SIVIWE Gwarube, the minister of basic education, has distanced herself from Lighthouse Publishers, a recently established company that was given the R285 million portion of the R1.6 billion textbook contract despite having no prior publishing experience.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
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
The Star
Matthew Mole, Will Linley and Marc Lottering live this weekend
SUNSET Music Series presents Matthew Mole and Will Linley
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June 12, 2026
The Star
ANC SILENT ON JOBURG SHAKE-UP
Mayoral candidate interviews have not yet begun
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June 12, 2026
The Star
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
The Star
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
The Star
South Africans could get some fuel price relief next month
FOLLOWING months of punishing fuel price increases that have seen diesel prices rise by up to R10.16 and petrol by R7.72, early data shows that some relief could be on the horizon in July.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
The power of young voices in South Africa today
ON JUNE 16, South Africans celebrate Youth Day to commemorate so many young people who lost their lives standing up for what they believed in.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Offset confronts driver after alleged altercation involving women
A TRIP to Monaco took an unexpected turn for Offset after the rapper was filmed confronting a driver he accused of putting his hands on women.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
The R38m tax lesson: SARS will not let you move yesterday's mistake into today's return
MOST people understand the frustration of finding an old receipt after the returns window has closed.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Toronto’s Bosnian community united ahead of historic clash
THE moment Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminated Italy and sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup, emotions at a Toronto mosque turned from tense to euphoric, said Anes Dzumhur, program manager at the city's Bosnian Islamic Association.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Pollard refuses to panic over rare goal-kicking nightmare
THERE was a broad smile from Handre Pollard, followed by typical candour, when he was asked about his untypical kicking display in his team’s URC defeat of the Warriors.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
Man receives 20-year sentence for smuggling explosives
A ZIMBABWEAN national who was caught with explosives at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Limpopo has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in the Musina District Magistrate’s Court.
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June 12, 2026
The Star
US launch unorthodox charm offensive to win over fans
TWO days before the US's first World Cup game, coach Mauricio Pochettino only took questions from one intrepid reporter — and it was Sesame Street’s Grover.
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