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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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18/06/2026

Centlec Household Electricity Tariff Update – July 2026
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Households are reminded that the Centlec electricity tariff increases will come into effect from 1 July 2026. Highlighted in the above graphic in green

For domestic IBT customers — conventional and prepaid — the approved tariffs before VAT will be:

Basic monthly charge: R50,00 per month

Summer tariffs:
* Block 1: 0–350 kWh: R3,0442 per kWh
* Block 2: Above 350 kWh: R3,5058 per kWh

Winter tariffs:
* Block 1: 0–350 kWh: R3,7586 per kWh
* Block 2: Above 350 kWh: R4,5609 per kWh

Please note that these amounts are before VAT, meaning the final amount paid will be higher once VAT is added.

17/06/2026

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18-20 June 2026
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17/06/2026

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Mangaung protesters plan to go ahead with a 30 June march despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s warning that members of the public should not take immigration enforcement into their own hands.
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Anti-immigration and civil society groups across the country have declared the last day of the month as a deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. Organisers have warned that, should the deadline not be met, a national shutdown and mass protest campaign will follow.

The planned action has sparked concern about the potential for tensions to escalate, particularly following previous unrest in Bloemfontein that resulted in widespread looting and arrests.

‘Socio-economic challenges linked to illegal immigration’

National Service Delivery Forum (NSDF) leader Potso Motoko said the organisation would continue supporting the campaign as communities are frustrated by a range of socio-economic challenges, which they believe are linked to illegal immigration.

“On 30 June, of course, we have a community programme. It’s not a community programme that we intend to clean our country. It’s a national programme, and we do support it as an organisation of the community because people are suffering,” said Motoko.

Video source: https://youtu.be/i5tX_Q-BkZQ?si=YjymKToBkMq8IR44

17 June 2026

National Service Delivery Forum (NSDF) leader Potso Motoko speaking...

17/06/2026

TODAY IS 17 JUNE 2026
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Mon🌦️9|13°C☔️76%

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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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Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 17 June 2026
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16/06/2026

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Rassie Erasmus names his team to face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday afternoon 🇿🇦


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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Rassie Erasmus names his team to face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday afternoon 🇿🇦

16/06/2026

FREE STATE WEATHER OUTLOOK: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 🌤️

Expect partly cloudy and cool conditions across the Free State this Wednesday as temperatures drop slightly compared to earlier in the week. Grab a jacket for those chilly mornings! 🧥

Stay warm and have a wonderful day ahead!

15/06/2026

🌤️ FREE STATE WEATHER OUTLOOK: TUESDAY, 16 JUNE 2026 🌤️
Bundle up tomorrow, Free State! We are looking at a **partly cloudy and cold to cool** Youth Day across the region. The brisk, howling winds from Monday have died down significantly, leaving us with much lighter breezes, but the winter chill is definitely staying put.

Here is what to expect in your area:
# # # 🏢 CITIES
* **Bloemfontein:** A chilly start to the day. Expect a low of **8°C** reaching a cool maximum of **19°C** with light east-northeasterly winds at 9.3 km/h.

* **Welkom:** Partly cloudy throughout the day. Dropping to **10°C** overnight and peaking at **20°C** with a gentle 9.3 km/h northeasterly breeze.

# # # 🏡 TOWNS
* **Kroonstad:** Partly cloudy conditions with a low of **9°C** and a maximum of **20°C**. Wind: NNE at 9.3 km/h.

* **Bothaville:** The warmest spot on our map tomorrow, reaching a maximum of **21°C** after a minimum of **10°C**. Light NNE winds at 9.3 km/h.

* **Vredefort:** Expect a cold morning at **8°C**, warming up to a cool **19°C** under partly cloudy skies. Wind: NNE at 9.3 km/h.

* **Harrismith:** Brisk conditions on the eastern side, starting at **9°C** and reaching **20°C**. Light south-westerly winds at 9.3 km/h.

**📊 Summary at a Glance:**
* **Coldest Morning:** Bloemfontein & Vredefort (8°C)
* **Warmest Afternoon:** Bothaville (21°C)
* **Wind Conditions:** Light and gentle across the entire province at 9.3 km/h.

Enjoy your Youth Day public holiday, stay warm, and drive safely if you are out and about! ☕🧣

15/06/2026

16- 20 June 2026 Weather outlook

15/06/2026

TODAY IS 15 JUNE 2026
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Sat🌦️10|16°C☔️24%

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Elon Musk word wêreld se eerste biljoenêr
NEW YORK – Die Suid-Afrikaans gebore Elon Musk het geskiedenis gemaak en die finansiële wêreld onherroeplik verander. Hy is nou die wêreld se eerste biljoenêr (trillionaire) of te wel duisendmiljardêr. Afrikaans (soos Nederland, Duitsland, Frankryk, ensovoorts) gebruik langskaal vir getalle: ‘n miljard is ‘n duisend miljoen (nege nulle) en ‘n biljoen is ‘n miljoen miljoen (12 nulle).

Busongeluk eis onderwyser se lewe – skool en gemeenskap in rou
’n Ongeluk met ’n skoolbus vroeër vanoggend het tragies die lewe van ’n onderwyser geëis.
‘n Skoolbus van Laerskool Kathu was onderweg na ’n sportdag op Kuruman in ’n botsing met ‘n vragmotor betrokke. Die ongeluk het op die N14 buite Kuruman in die Noord-Kaap gebeur. Luidens verslae was die onderwyser wat gesterf het, ’n personeellid van die Laerskool Kathu. Boodskappe van medelye stroom in op sosiale media.

Beweerde polisie-toesmeerdery ná dodelike onwettige straatren – AfriForum
GAUTENG. – AfriForum se privaatvervolgingseenheid het ernstige bewerings gemaak dat lede van die polisie moontlik onwettige straatrenne in Pretoria toelaat of selfs beskerm. Frieda Bezuidenhout, die ma van Phillip wat onlangs tydens ‘n straatren in Steve Biko-weg dood is, word deur die eenheid verteenwoordig.

El Niño kan die weer só tot Oktober beïnvloed
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens (SAWD) waarsku dat weerpatrone vir die komende winter en oorgang na die somer moontlik beïnvloed kan word deur ’n ontwikkelende El Niño-fase.
Voorlopig R9,1 mjd. skade ná stormverwoesting
WES-KAAP. – Die Wes-Kaapse provinsiale kabinet het ’n voorlopige beoordeling ontvang van die skade en koste wat verband hou met die swaar weerstoestande wat die provinsie in Mei 2026 getref het. Volgens die voorlopige syfers beloop die totale skade sowat R9,1 miljard. Die landbousektor alleen het meer as R5,2 miljard se verliese gely, terwyl skade aan vervoerinfrastruktuur byna R2 miljard beloop. Die regering beklemtoon dat hierdie syfers nog voorlopig en ongeverifieer is.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Ramaphosa fears ‘irreparable’ reputational harm from impeachment hearing – affidavit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to interdict Parliament from starting impeachment proceedings against him. He said he had failed to persuade the impeachment committee chairperson, Makashule Gana, to do so voluntarily. Ramaphosa says the impeachment proceedings will cause irreparable harm to his reputation in SA and abroad.

‘Focus, guys. Focus!’: Bafana coach Hugo Broos lays down the law after Mexico loss
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was in a demanding mood on Friday, when the team held its first training session since losing 2-0 to Mexico. The loss to El Tri puts Bafana at the bottom of Group A in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tied with Czechia on zero points, who they face in Atlanta on Thursday. The clash with the Europeans will be key in deciding Bafana’s fate in the group, as not only the top two sides advance to the next round, but also a third-place side that is among the eight best third-placed finishers.

Fake SA shops: You’re actually buying from China
Brands such as Miller & Rose, Daisy & Claire, and Alice & Rachel advertise heavily on Facebook and Instagram, presenting themselves as Cape Town, Joburg or Durban-based businesses with deep local roots. The brands, their pictures, and “free return” policies are all lies, writes Wendy Knowler.

‘She has all the attributes’: Competitors struggle to see who can stop Gerda Steyn at Comrades
With four Comrades Marathon titles and seven straight Two Oceans Marathon wins, it’s little wonder Gerda Steyn’s competition believes she’s “unbeatable”.

‘People should not be living like this’: Hill-Lewis’ 6 big tasks for Cape Town
Half a million more jobs, a city detective service, cheaper electricity, a cleaner city, an increased stock of affordable housing, and expanded bulk infrastructure. These are the top six things that Geordin Hill-Lewis, who is hoping to win a second term as Cape Town mayor, wants to achieve in the next five years.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
South African president seeks to stop impeachment probe over 'Farmgate' scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent court application on Friday to try to ​stop a parliamentary impeachment process from starting to ‌probe allegations related to his "Farmgate" scandal, court documents showed.

What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?
The initial count has finished in Peru's runoff presidential election, but now the lengthy process of reviewing contested ballots is under way by electoral authorities.

Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs
Restrictions on drones flying over Australia's Coogee Beach will be reviewed by a regulator so ​rescuers in New South Wales state can monitor for sharks, after an attack on Saturday ‌left a woman critically injured in the hospital.

Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
Taiwan's government launched a website on Sunday to ​encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying it was offering a secure ‌channel to what it says is an increasing number of people who are fed up with the system and want change.

Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes
General Roberto Vannacci launched his new far-right party on Sunday, posing a direct challenge ​to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power as he seeks to pull Italy ‌in a more hardline, nationalist direction ahead of elections next year.

US, India to tackle trade at G7 but deal not imminent, US officials say
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson ​Greer will travel to India the week after the G7 leaders summit for further discussions on a possible trade deal, ‌a senior U.S. administration official said on Saturday, saying an agreement was possible.

Iran questions US commitment to peace moves as Israel strikes Lebanon
The U.S. and Pakistan forecast a Sunday signing of a framework agreement to end months of fighting while Iran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters voiced opposition.

Four UK pro-Palestinian activists jailed over raid at Israeli firm Elbit
Four British pro-Palestinian activists were sentenced to a total of more than 20 years over a 2024 raid on a factory ​operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit which caused more than £1 million of damage, with the judge giving longer terms after ‌determining there was a "terrorism connection."

Australia tribunal rejects move by Japan's Inpex to stop LNG strike
An Australian labour tribunal on Sunday rejected an application by Japanese gas company ​Inpex to halt a strike by some 400 oil and gas workers at its Ichthys LNG project.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed war and diplomacy in call with Trump, adviser says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr ​Zelenskiy discussed ‌the war, diplomacy and peace ​negotiations ​in a call on ⁠Sunday with ​U.S. President ​Donald Trump, a presidential adviser said.

UK still discussing how much to spend on defence, minister says
Discussions on how much Britain can spend on defence are ongoing, with other government departments being pushed to ​free up more cash, a minister said on Sunday, ‌following the resignation of the defence secretary in a dispute over spending.

Trump's support in rural America slips, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Food and fuel prices are climbing, provoking discontent in a voting bloc that has strongly supported Trump in his presidential campaigns.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 15 June 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter