US inflation rises to 4.2% as Iran war pushes fuel prices up
US inflation hit 4.2% in May 2026, the highest since 2023, as the Iran war drives gasoline prices up 40.5% and energy costs surge past pre-war levels.
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Crime
Johannesburg mass shooting kills 12 at informal settlement
A Johannesburg mass shooting killed twelve people at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, police suspect illegal mining rivalry.
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South Africa GDP beat forecast in Q1 2026 with 0.5% growth
Stats SA released Q1 2026 GDP data on Tuesday, 9 June 2026: South Africa’s economy grew 0.5%, beating forecasts and extending six quarters of growth.
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US Army Apache crashes near Strait of Hormuz, crew rescued
A US Army Apache crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, 8 June 2026; the two crew members were rescued by sea drone in a military first.
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Israel strikes Iran directly as ceasefire shows fresh strain
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Monday, 8 June 2026, as Tehran fired back with 30 ballistic missiles, threatening the fragile April ceasefire.
Viral News
Philippines 7.8 earthquake kills eight, triggers tsunami
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, 8 June 2026, killing eight and triggering tsunami warnings across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Peru votes in presidential runoff on 7 June 2026
Peru holds a presidential runoff on Sunday, 7 June 2026, between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, with polls showing Fujimori ahead.
Crime
Hawks seize 90kg cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour
The Hawks seized 90kg of suspected cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour on Saturday, 6 June 2026, hidden inside an excavator shipped from Santos, Brazil.
News
South Africa earns first Fitch credit upgrade in 21 years
Fitch upgraded South Africa’s credit rating from BB- to BB on Friday, 5 June 2026, the first upgrade in 21 years, citing prudent fiscal management and primary surpluses.
News
Iran war Day 99: US strikes Qeshm Island radar sites
The US struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island on Day 99 of the Iran war, after shooting down four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, 6 June 2026.
News
Iran halts peace talks as Strait of Hormuz nears standstill
Iran halts US peace talks and threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire conditions stall and oil shipping falls to near standstill.
Crime
Nine SAPS officers suspended over R360m Medicare24 tender
Nine SAPS officers suspended on Friday over their role in the R360m Medicare24 tender linked to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Court date set for 26 June.
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Mossel Bay xenophobia leaves three dead, hundreds homeless
Three people died in Mossel Bay after xenophobic protests led to arson attacks and the displacement of hundreds of foreign nationals in the Western Cape.
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Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal
Ukrainian drones struck a St. Petersburg oil terminal on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, setting it ablaze ahead of Putin’s appearance at an economic forum in the city.
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Petrol price June 2026: R1.43 hike as fuel relief is halved
Petrol price June 2026 increases of R1.43 a litre hit motorists from 3 June as fuel levy relief is halved, while diesel and paraffin fall.
Health
Daraxonrasib doubles survival in pancreatic cancer trial
Daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival in a Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial, with results presented at ASCO 2026 on Sunday, showing 13.2 months vs 6.6 months.
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Ramaphosa impeachment panel sits for the first time
South Africa’s Ramaphosa impeachment panel sat for the first time on 1 June 2026, a historic first in the country’s democratic history.
Sports
Bafana Bafana World Cup 2026 departure back on track
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup 2026 departure was delayed by a visa crisis on Sunday before all players were cleared to travel to Mexico.
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South Africa has a new lottery operator: Everything that changes from 1 June 2026
iThuba’s licence expired on 31 May 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the South Africa lottery new operator 2026 and what changes under Sizekhaya.
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Iran accused of breaching ceasefire after Kuwait attack
The US military has accused Iran of breaching the ceasefire after Kuwait intercepted a ballistic missile on Thursday, 28 May 2026, in the ongoing Gulf conflict.
Viral News
SAPS investigates Woolworths explosions after two stores hit
SAPS has deployed a national forensic task team after Woolworths stores in Pretoria and Bloemfontein were hit by explosions 24 hours apart in late May 2026.
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South Africa petrol price to rise again in June 2026
South Africa’s petrol price rises between R1.63 and R1.69 per litre from 4 June 2026 as the government halves fuel levy relief. Official figures out 3 June.
Viral News
CBS News fires 60 Minutes correspondents in sweeping overhaul
CBS News has fired 60 Minutes correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega in a sweeping overhaul linked to editor-in-chief Bari Weiss in May 2026.
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran war ceasefire strains
An Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike on Thursday as Israel hit Lebanon and the US struck Iran, straining a fragile ceasefire deal.
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Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ as war nears end
Trump says Iran deal has been largely negotiated as the 84-day war nears a possible end. What we know about the framework and what Iran is saying.
Crime
Mossel Bay couple found murdered in Kruger National Park
Ernst and Dina Marais from Mossel Bay were found stabbed to death in Kruger National Park’s Pafuri section on 22 May 2026. Their vehicle remains missing.
Crime
SAPS forensic captain in court in Madlanga Commission probe
A SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory captain appears in court on 25 May 2026, arrested for defeating the ends of justice in the Madlanga Commission probe.
News
Naledi Pandor robbed at gunpoint in Pretoria home invasion
Former SA minister Naledi Pandor was robbed at gunpoint in her Pretoria home on 22 May 2026. Three armed suspects fled in the family’s Toyota Cross.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town MyCiTi bus fare increase to hit 32% from July 2026
Cape Town MyCiTi bus fares could rise by at least 32% from July 2026 after a Council vote on 27 May, driven by rising diesel prices.
Crime
South Africa murder rate falls 9.5% in Q4 crime statistics
South Africa’s Q4 crime statistics show murders fell 9.5% to 5,181 cases between January and March 2026, with 546 fewer lives lost year-on-year.