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18/06/2026

18/06/2026

⚽🇿🇦 RESILIENT BAFANA BAFANA SECURES HARD-FOUGHT DRAW

Government sends its congratulations to Bafana Bafana on their hard-fought draw against Czechia during the FIFA World Cup match today.

The draw is a testament to the determination and fighting spirit of the players, coaching staff and support team, and reflects the talent and potential of South African football on the global stage.

Read the full statement: https://zurl.co/U3RdL

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18/06/2026

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Pasop vir Facebook Marketplace-lokvalle – polisie
GAUTENG. – Die polisie in Tshwane het weer ’n ernstige waarskuwing aan die publiek gerig om uiters versigtig te wees wanneer hulle goedere deur aanlyn platforms soos Facebook Marketplace en soortgelyke handelswebwerwe aankoop.

Meer as 40 winkels met vervalste goedere in Bellville geteiken
WES-KAAP. – Die polisie het tydens ’n grootskaalse multidissiplinêre operasie by ’n winkelsentrum in Bellville vervalste goedere ter waarde van sowat R10 miljoen in beslag geneem. Meer as 40 winkels is tydens die operasie deursoek.

Sakeman Donderdag in hof ná inhegtenisneming deur Valke
GAUTENG. – ’n 57-jarige sakeman sal na verwagting op Donderdag 18 Junie in die gespesialiseerde handelsmisdaadhof in Pretoria verskyn nadat hy op Jeugdag deur die Valke se eenheid vir ernstige handelsmisdaadondersoeke op OR Tambo Internasionale Lughawe in hegtenis geneem is. Die man het van die VSA af gekom, waar hy aangehou was.

Liggaam van Zenande in Krokodilrivier ontdek
MPUMALANGA. – Die liggaam van Zenande Chiloane is op Jeugdag deur die polisie as die derde slagoffer opgespoor, nadat ‘n voertuig op 7 Junie in die Krokodilrivier naby Kamagugu, buite Mbombela, beland het. Die liggaam is sowat drie kilometer van die plek gevind waar die voertuig en liggame van twee ander slagoffers vroeër ontdek is.

AK-47’s onderskep – 4 verdagtes op Jeugdag vasgetrek
GAUTENG. – Die polisie het op Jeugdag beslag gelê op agt AK-47-aanvalsgewere en vier mans in hegtenis geneem. Die sukses is behaal in ’n voortgesette poging om die verspreiding van onwettige vuurwapens hok te slaan.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
High stakes as Godongwana, Masondo square off on opposite sides of PIC battle
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and his deputy, David Masondo, are on opposite sides of the PIC battle to oust CEO Patrick Dlamini. Masondo is looking into a “whistleblower” report that alleges wrongdoing by Dlamini. In the mix are PIC staff members who could face repercussions due to a forensic investigation commissioned by Dlamini.

Innocent citizen’: Zuma’s last-ditch bid to overturn R28.9m legal fees repayment order‘
Ordering him to repay the state-funded millions spent on his legal fees in his corruption case will result in severe injustice, former president Jacob Zuma claimed. Zuma wants the Constitutional Court to overturn the ruling of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that he should repay the R28.9 million, with interest. He claimed he was a “victim” of the state’s illegal decision to provide him with the funds.

Bok stalwart Nyakane on retirement: ‘I want to walk off on my own two feet’
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Trevor Nyakane wants to bow out of the game on his own terms, and that’s the motivating factor in his recovery period.

Legal showdown looms over luxury Sea Point apartment development
Tension is building on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard as homeowners prepare for a High Court battle to stop the construction of a luxury apartment development in Sea Point, which they argue was unlawfully approved and should be set aside.

Pakistani ‘mail-order bride’ fights for son after beating deportation order
A Pakistani woman who came to South Africa, allegedly as a “mail-order bride”, has survived prison, a deportation order and years of relentless litigation – but her fiercest battle remains the fight to be reunited with her South African son, whom she has not seen in almost a year.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
The head of Africa's Centres for Disease ​Control and Prevention warned on ‌Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be the ​worst ever, saying that ​currently tens of thousands of ⁠contacts of those ill ​with the disease had not ​been traced.

Brazilian court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of seeking US help in father's legal battle
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted former lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro living in the U.S., of courting interference from the ​Trump administration in his father's trial last year for a coup plot.

South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea
South Korea will shift a line running parallel ​to the military border with North Korea to ‌narrow the area that restricts civilian access to reflect an evolving security environment and for the convenience of local residents, the defence minister ​said on Wednesday.
Brembo, Ningbo SAFE form India ABS joint venture
Italian brake maker Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have agreed to form a joint venture ​in India to make motorcycle anti-lock braking ‌systems, expanding into a market set for tighter safety rules.

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and is recovering from the procedure, the royal household said ​in a statement on Wednesday.

Telegram challenging Indian government order that temporarily blocks its use
Messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in a New Delhi court ​challenging an Indian government order that has temporarily blocked use ‌of the platform in an effort to prevent exam fraud, a legal news website reported on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed
Investments ​pledged span energy, logistics, manufacturing and transport, a source told Reuters.

Israel seizes powers over flashpoint West Bank shrine from Palestinians
Israel has seized planning and construction powers at a Jewish and Muslim shrine in the occupied ‌West Bank from Palestinian authorities, scrapping parts of an agreement in place since the 1990s, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday.

BOJ deputy's brief moment at the helm reveals deeper inflation anxiety
When the Bank of Japan's second-in-charge stepped in for his sick boss at this week's historic policy meeting, he delivered a surprisingly blunt message: The bank was in danger of falling behind the curve on inflation.

G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal
The leaders said they were ready to contribute to the implementation of the accord.

Historic Ukrainian monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks
A 1,000-year-old monastery that symbolises Ukraine's spiritual and cultural heritage was ​badly damaged on Monday in a major attack by Russia that killed 10 people nationwide, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to the leaders of both countries about ending the war.

UK regulator sets out conduct requirements for Google's search services
Britain's competition watchdog set ​out two conduct ‌requirements for Google's search services under its ​regulatory regime ​to secure "a fairer deal" ⁠for businesses and ​improve Google search ​services in the country.

Trump: Clayton DNI confirmation won't go forward until McDonald is confirmed as US Attorney
President Donald Trump said Wednesday's Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination to become the next U.S. spy chief was canceled and would not go forward until James McDonald is ​confirmed as a U.S. Attorney.
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17/06/2026

PREMIER LETSOHA-MATHAE HANDS 14 AMBULANCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae handed 14 ambulances to the Free State Department of Health at Bongani hospital today, 17 June 2026.

The Premier was accompanied by MEC for Health Monyatso Mahlatsi and MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport Jabu Mbalula. She said with the new ambulances, government was ramping up its efforts to save lives in the province. Seven of the ambulances have been allocated to Lejweleputswa district, three to Fezile Dabi and four to Thabo Mofutsanyana.

“This is about saving lives. Our communities must feel the presence of a capable state where they live. Health is the most sensitive portfolio because it deals with human lives day and night, and we cannot afford for it to fail—it must save lives,” Premier Letsoha-Mathae said.

Today’s event also brought to life MEC Mahlatsi’s budget speech commitments to strengthen Emergency Medical Services capacity across all four districts of the province, including Mangaung Metro Municipality.

The provincial rollout, which began on 7 May 2026, targets delivery of a total of 103 ambulances during the 2026/27 financial year. Earlier handovers took place in Xhariep, followed by Mangaung, with Lejweleputswa now receiving its allocation.

MEC Mahlatsi urged residents and road users passing through the Free State to help curb road carnage and violent conduct that place an enormous burden on EMS resources.

He highlighted how gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and interpersonal violence not only harm families, but also strain the EMS system and contribute to unexpected delays when emergency care is most needed.

“We are investing in EMS response capacity so that it is available when needed, not to create conditions for its needless use. As a society, we must commit to preventing injury and disease, take care of our lives and communities, and promote healthy lifestyles so we rely less on ambulances and hospitalisation. That allows the health system to invest more in prevention and reduce the burden of disease.”

MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport, Mr Jabu Mbalula, welcomed the partnership that enabled the delivery of the “right tools of trade” to the Department of Health for emergency services. “Working together across departments is how we turn the Premier’s service delivery directives into tangible results that communities can see and rely on,” he said.

17/06/2026

MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
PUBLIC NOTICE: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
DOORN AND SURROUNDING AREAS
17 JUNE 2026

The Matjhabeng Local Municipality wishes to inform residents that portions of Town, Doorn, and surrounding areas will experience low water pressure and possible water supply interruptions following an incident in Arrarat Street, where a pipe became dislodged during the ongoing installation of sewer lines by a contractor appointed under the Ministerial Intervention Programme.

As a result, affected areas may experience reduced water pressure or no water supply until the necessary repairs have been completed.

Our technical teams will undertake emergency repair work to restore the integrity of the pipeline and reinstate normal water supply as soon as possible.

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience and cooperation of all affected residents while repairs are underway.

Issued by:
Matjhabeng Local Municipality Communications
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17/06/2026

Violent Farm Attack on Elderly Couple
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On Sunday evening, June 14, an elderly couple aged 77 and 80 were ambushed by three unidentified men just as they arrived back at their farm. According to provincial police spokesperson Palesa Thabana, one of the intruders struck the husband on the head with a hammer while the remaining two suspects restrained his wife.

The attackers forced the couple into their home and assaulted them further with a wooden post. One of the suspects, who was reportedly armed, demanded money. After ransacking the bedroom, the intruders tied the couple's hands, taped their mouths shut, and fled with a firearm, clothing, and cash.

The victims managed to untie themselves around 23:30 and reported the incident to the police. Fortunately, neither sustained severe injuries. The police are currently treating the incident as a house robbery.

Local resident Erna Joubert expressed the community’s shock and sympathy for the traumatised couple, noting how grateful residents are that they survived. She added that the attack serves as a stark reminder for neighbours to cooperate closely and remain highly vigilant regarding safety measures.

# # # Deadly Assault in Industrial Area

In a separate incident during the same timeframe, a 69-year-old man was brutally murdered outside his home in the Bothaville industrial sector.

The victim's brother, Petrus Janse Van Rensburg, met law enforcement at the scene and directed them to the man's white Isuzu pickup truck. Officers found the vehicle's doors open with blood visible inside. The victim's body was discovered nearby, propped against a warehouse fence.

Thabana confirmed that the man had been stabbed multiple times in his chest, right arm, and the right side of his neck. Detectives recovered two beanies near the body.

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Die bejaarde egpaar (77 en 80) het Sondag (14/6) net op hul plaas aangekom, toe hulle deur drie onbekende mans gekonfronteer is. Een van die verdagtes het na bewering die man met ’n hamer oor die k...

17/06/2026

TODAY 17 JUNE 2026
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Gauteng gereed vir jeugdag-veiligheid
GAUTENG. – Die polisie het bevestig dat omvattende veiligheidsmaatreëls regoor die provinsie ingestel is om te verseker dat Jeugdag veilig en vreedsaam gevier word. Verhoogde polisieteenwoordigheid en gekoördineerde wetstoepassing is reeds regoor sleutelgebiede ontplooi om misdaad tydens die vieringe te voorkom.

Botsing tussen minibustaxi en vragmotor eis 8 lewens
MPUMALANGA. – Agt mense het vanoggend gesterf en nog een is kritiek beseer toe ’n minibustaxi en ’n vragmotor gebots het. Die ongeluk het op die N4-tolpad tussen Ngodwana en Waterval-Onder, in die rigting van Waterval-Boven, plaasgevind.

Santaco waarsku teen onwettige immigrasie-optrede
Die Suid-Afrikaanse nasionale taxiraad (Santaco) het ’n sterk beroep gedoen op wettige immigrasiehervorming, ná toenemende openbare debat en beplande betogings. Dit gaan oor die verwydering van ongedokumenteerde buitelandse burgers in Suid-Afrika.

Bejaarde man wreed in Bothaville vermoor
VRYSTAAT. – Die liggaam van Petrus Janse van Rensburg (69) is Sondagoggend buite sy woning in Bothaville gevind nadat hy wreed aangeval en vermoor is.

Nog ‘n verdagte oor Krugerwildtuin-moorde in aanhouding
LIMPOPO. – Macandze Lionel da Marta (26), ‘n Mosambiekse burger, is in Zimbabwe in hegtenis geneem. Hy is die derde verdagte in die Krugerwildtuin-moordsaak nadat Ernst (71) en Dina Marais (73) van Mosselbaai in die Kruger Nasionale Park vermoor is. Die slagoffers se liggame is op 22 Mei by Crooks Corner in die park gevind.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Sweeping floors with a chemistry degree: Debt denies 188 000 graduates certificates
Jurgen Nxumalo, 28, has a chemistry degree but is unemployed because his student debt means he doesn’t have a physical diploma. Universities South Africa (USAf) said 188 209 students’ graduation certificates were being withheld because of outstanding debt. Self-funded students and those funded by NSFAS owe universities a total of R55 billion.

AfriForum financials and Thebe Stockbroking
Media assistant editor Pieter du Toit sits down with investigative journalist Kyle Cowan to talk about his latest story – AfriForum’s investment with the ANC-linked Thebe Stockbroking.

Up to 50% off: Clothing retail stocks are on the discount rack
JSE-listed clothing retailers have seen their shares fall more than 20% year-on-year as they grapple with a struggling local economy and higher fuel costs.

IDC plots Mozal comeback after power crisis shuts smelter
The state-owned financier wants to enlist advisers to weigh options for the shuttered aluminium operation.

Jetour called out over misleading ‘R4 999pm’ Dashing price
According to the complaint to the Advertising Regulatory Board, the TV ad by Jetour left consumers with “unanswered questions”.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
Dollar slips as markets wait on Warsh's Fed debut
The dollar was modestly weaker against the euro on Tuesday as investors awaited the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting the following day, the first chaired by Kevin Warsh, with markets watching for any signals that the ​central bank could raise interest rates later this year.

Colombia presidential candidates have rival visions, but fiscal reality looms for both
Whoever is elected Colombia’s next president in a Sunday vote will have limited room to carry out his economic agenda, economists, policymakers and investors said, citing mounting fiscal problems and a divided Congress which ​could make it hard to pass economic reforms.

Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decades
Australia's weather bureau warned on Tuesday that an El Nino weather pattern ​has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify in ‌the second half of 2026 to become one of the strongest in seven decades.

China protests UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia
The Chinese embassy in Britain said on Tuesday it had ​lodged a protest with British ‌authorities after London announced sanctions on several entities, including four from China, for allegedly ​supplying key military equipment to ​Russia.

Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran
Shortly after midnight on May 13, 2025, Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych messaged someone he knew as 'EL Money', a mystery figure who had instructed him to commit three arson attacks on property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Telegram founder Durov says India has 'punished' more than 150 million people by banning Telegram
Pavel Durov, founder of the ​Telegram messaging app, said ‌on Tuesday that by temporarily banning Telegram ​in the country, ​the Indian authorities have "punished" over ⁠150 million ordinary ​users in India.

Exclusive: The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf
The United States military has overseen scores of secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf energy exports flowing, using aerial and water drones as well as helicopters in an operation to guide convoys to awaiting tankers.

Israel seizes powers over Hebron shrine from Palestinian Authority
Israel has seized planning and construction powers at a Jewish and Muslim shrine in the occupied West Bank from the Palestinian Authority, scrapping an agreement in place ​since the 1990s, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday.

SoftBank launches cybersecurity product based on OpenAI models
Japan’s SoftBank Group has launched a cybersecurity product designed to counter breaches enabled ​by artificial intelligence, the company said on Tuesday.

Trump says Iran deal to be public soon and will rule out nuclear weapon for Tehran
Shipping and energy exports could take weeks to recover.

Historic Ukrainian monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks
A 1,000-year-old monastery that symbolises Ukraine's spiritual and cultural heritage was ​badly damaged on Monday in a major attack by Russia that killed 10 people nationwide, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to the leaders of both countries about ending the war.

China protests UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia
The Chinese embassy in Britain said on Tuesday it had ​lodged a protest with British ‌authorities after London announced sanctions on several entities, including four from China, for allegedly ​supplying key military equipment to ​Russia.

As US nears 250th birthday, many Americans doubt it will last another 250 years
Two-thirds of respondents in a Reuters/Ipsos poll - including 85% of Democrats and ‌50% of ⁠Republicans - said they agreed with a statement that American democracy was in danger of failing.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 17 June 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter