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South Africa petrol price relief threatened by July levy
South Africa's petrol price may ease in July 2026, but the fuel levy relief ending on 1 July could claw back much of the saving at the pump.
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Steenhuisen removed as agriculture minister in DA reshuffle
John Steenhuisen has been removed as agriculture minister, with Willie Aucamp taking the portfolio in the DA's first reshuffle under Hill-Lewis.
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US Iran deal includes $300 billion private fund
The US Iran deal includes a $300 billion private fund, over half already pledged, with both sides set to sign the framework on Friday, 19 June 2026.
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Strait of Hormuz reopening ordered as Iran war deal nears
Trump has ordered the Strait of Hormuz reopening and a navy blockade lift as Iran confirms an initial deal, with signing set for Friday in Switzerland.
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Foreign nationals flee South Africa as xenophobia escalates
Foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa amid escalating xenophobic attacks, with Nigeria flying nationals home and Malawians in a Durban field.
Sports
George Kusche shatters 18-year Comrades up run record
George Kusche claimed a record Comrades up run win on 14 June 2026, breaking an 18-year mark and banking more than R2 million in prize money
Technology
Fable 5 pulled offline after US government order
Anthropic switched off Fable 5 after a US export control order barred foreign nationals from its most powerful public AI model. Here is what happened.
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July 2026 fuel price relief on the cards for South Africa
Early data points to July 2026 fuel price cuts for petrol and diesel, but a returning levy and a volatile oil market could shrink the relief.
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Trump touts Iran peace deal as global markets surge
Global stocks rally and oil slides as Trump claims an Iran peace deal could be signed within days. Here is what the markets are pricing in.
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US and Iran trade strikes again as April ceasefire collapses
US Iran strikes entered a second day as attacks spread across the Middle East, leaving the April ceasefire near collapse. What happens next.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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SAHRC opens Gauteng water crisis inquiry on 19 May 2026
The SAHRC opened a Gauteng water crisis inquiry on 19 May 2026, questioning municipal managers over infrastructure failures and tanker corruption claims.
