Iran questions US commitment to peace moves as Israel strikes Lebanon
Published: June 14, 2026 15:33
US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan said on Saturday they expected the deal would be signed on Sunday.
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Only 16 refuse trucks in service in Nelson Mandela Bay
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-14-only-16-refuse-trucks-in-service-in-nelson-mandela-bay/
Published: June 14, 2026 14:05
Officials reveal that two-thirds of the major Eastern Cape city's refuse fleet lies idle
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
Published: June 14, 2026 13:51
Some in conflict-torn area believe Ebola is a hoax
Jub Jub arrested after alleged kidnapping and shooting incident involving e-hailing driver
Published: June 14, 2026 13:35
TV personality Jub Jub is expected to appear before the Germiston magistrate’s court on Monday after his arrest on Sunday morning.
Court weighs if former judge president went too far on mediation rule
Published: June 14, 2026 13:32
The office of the Gauteng judge president issued a directive in April 2025 for mandatory mediation in civil matters before trial allocation
Remains of KZN man lured to Russia for ‘fake job’ returned home
Published: June 14, 2026 12:42
The remains of a KwaZulu-Natal man who was allegedly lured to Russia with promises of employment have finally been returned to South Africa, more than two months after his death.
LISTEN | PA Rand West councillor who appears on the new Emfuleni executive list
Published: June 14, 2026 12:32
Bruce Nimmerhoudt says his inclusion in the newly announced mayoral executive of Emfuleni municipality is a mistake
Officers rescue girl, 5, after hijacker abandons her during dramatic chase
Published: June 14, 2026 12:00
A five-year-old girl was safely reunited with her family after law enforcement officers moved fast to track down a suspect and rescue her
WHO reassures World Cup fans as Ebola outbreak grows in DRC
Published: June 14, 2026 11:50
The World Health Organisation has sought to reassure football fans travelling to the Fifa World Cup that the risk of Ebola remains low despite a growing outbreak in the DRC
Man killed, one person injured in shooting at Eastern Cape pharmacy
Published: June 14, 2026 11:15
Eastern Cape police have opened murder and attempted murder cases after a shooting incident at a pharmacy in Qumbu in the Eastern Cape on Saturday.
Limpopo police investigating death of German heiress Caroline von Rantzau
Published: June 14, 2026 08:45
Police in Bulgerivier have opened two inquests after the deaths of a German millionairess and the financial manager of her family’s luxury safari lodge in Limpopo
A written journey into family, trauma and freedom, in a house that held a revolution
Published: June 13, 2026 22:00
How a memoir about the Soweto uprising became an unexpected journey into buried secrets, inherited trauma and healing for a BBC journalist.
Nearly 3,000 foreigners opt to go home
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-06-13-nearly-3000-foreigners-opt-to-go-home/
Published: June 13, 2026 22:00
Home affairs says many of those who left voluntarily in past two weeks had violated immigration rules
IN PICS | Stranded, scared and waiting for home
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-13-stranded-scared-and-waiting-for-home/
Published: June 13, 2026 22:00
Thousands of Malawians seek safety outside a suburban hall in Durban as officials organise a mass return operation
Why TVET colleges are failing our youth
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-06-13-why-tvet-colleges-are-failing-our-youth/
Published: June 13, 2026 22:00
Despite massive curriculum modernisation plans, technical and vocational education and training colleges are struggling to meet the expectations of the country’s youth, with most students failing or dropping out.
‘Gcina’s burial is not the end — we want answers’
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-13-gcinas-burial-is-not-the-end-we-want-answers/
Published: June 13, 2026 22:00
Family members of Cartrack employee who died after allegedly being forced to continue working despite feeling unwell say they want the facts about her death to be uncovered and justice to be served
‘When my mother died, everything changed’ - Prince Kaybee on grief, healing and cycling
Published: June 13, 2026 18:58
Prince Kaybee is best known for producing hit songs and commanding crowds from behind the decks, but lately the musician has been finding comfort on two wheels.
From hospital bed to running the Comrades
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-13-from-hospital-bed-to-running-the-comrades/
Published: June 13, 2026 17:52
Two first time entrants to this year's 99th edition of the Comrades marathon include an athlete who was in a serious car crash in March and a runner who ran 100km in less than six hours.
Comrades Marathon’s R1bn economic footprint approaches centenary
Published: June 13, 2026 17:52
As the Comrades Marathon prepares for its 99th running on Sunday, the race is proving as significant off the road as it is on it, injecting close to R1bn into the KwaZulu-Natal economy annually.
ST1406 | Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup
https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-06-13-st1406-mzansi-performers-make-their-mark-at-world-cup/
Published: June 13, 2026 16:32
South African music took center stage at the FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico City, where Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem.
Ukraine drone strike kills one, sparks fire in Russian port of Temryuk
Published: June 13, 2026 13:59
Ukrainian drone strikes hit energy infrastructure in southern Russia overnight, killing one person and triggering fires at oil and gas facilities in the Krasnodar and Volgograd regions.
Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Centre in predawn operation
Published: June 13, 2026 12:30
Workers removed Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Centre after a federal judge ruled that only Congress can rename the historic performing arts venue
Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
Anthropic said on Friday it will “abruptly disable” its most advanced AI models for all users after the US government ordered it to suspend access to the models for foreigners, citing national security concerns
IMF discusses Mozambique’s request for fund-backed programme
Published: June 13, 2026 11:36
The IMF said on Friday it discussed Mozambique’s request for a fund-supported arrangement as it concluded a week-long mission to the heavily indebted African country
Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office
Published: June 13, 2026 11:07
Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships, and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with Taipei, its top diplomat in Taiwan said on Friday at the opening of a new office
Burundi to raise government spending next fiscal year, helped by mining
Published: June 13, 2026 09:58
Burundi’s parliament voted on Saturday to increase government spending next fiscal year by 30%, helped by revenue from the mining sector and a diversification of its exports
US justice department clears Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros
Published: June 13, 2026 09:30
The US justice department’s antitrust division says it has cleared Paramount Skydance Corp’s planned R1.79-trillion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
DRC security forces disperse protesters opposing constitutional change
Published: June 13, 2026 09:15
Security forces in the DRC dispersed a crowd outside the parliament building in Kinshasa on Friday
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang
Published: June 13, 2026 07:45
President Donald Trump said on Friday US forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua
Trump’s name removal from Kennedy Centre pushed to Saturday due to thunderstorms
Published: June 13, 2026 07:30
The Trump administration on Friday said in a filing the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts has been delayed due to bad weather
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
Published: June 13, 2026 05:58
A woman swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack at a Sydney beach on Saturday
Spar eyes own-brand labels to lift margins
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-06-13-spar-eyes-own-brand-labels-to-lift-margins/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Private-label products is set to play an increasingly important role in Spar's recovery strategy as the retailer looks to improve margins, boost retailer profitability and strengthen its competitive position
Attacq deploys R1bn into infrastructure rollout at Waterfall City
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Leading real estate investment trust (REIT) Attacq said its precinct-scale development model has enabled sustained infrastructure rollout across Waterfall City, differentiating it from traditional property funds.
MultiChoice sheds up to 10% of SA workforce
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-06-13-multichoice-sheds-up-to-10-of-sa-workforce/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
The success of Canal+ turnaround strategy will hinge on whether MultiChoice can rebuild its distribution muscle and reconnect with customers across its core African markets.
NEWS ANALYSIS | Treasury steps in as SA’s alcohol abuse comes to a head
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Plan for a hefty 20% tax on beers with more than 4% alcohol by volume draws sharply divided reactions
Land Bank stresses need for blended finance
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-06-13-land-bank-stresses-need-for-blended-finance/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
The agriculture lender tells legislators of challenges in lending to farmers who face growing challenges, from war-induced price increases to climate change
Enterprise Room aims to boost growth of SMEs
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-06-13-enterprise-room-aims-to-boost-growth-of-smes/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Against a backdrop of scrutiny around the SME development sector and growing economic pressure, Enterprise Room has expanded from traditional consultancy into more holistic support and programme implementation.
Home and away: MTN bullish on fintech play
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-06-13-home-and-away-mtn-bullish-on-fintech-play/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Company plans to sweat its Nigerian banking licence in growth drive
SA urged to adjust VAT gaps, amid political resistance
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
SA’s VAT-to-GDP exceeds the average for upper-middle-income and BRICS countries at 5% to 6%, but falls below the OECD average of 7% to 8%.
Airbus punts direct Joburg-Mumbai flights
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-06-13-airbus-punts-direct-joburg-mumbai-flights/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Brics alliance seen as a key driver for future traffic growth
Officials reject claims of ‘policy uncertainty’ in mining
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Govt says red tape, permitting delays and administration are the real problems
PetroSA moves to extend life of its deep-sea rig
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
PetroSA is looking to extend the life of its FA Platform, the fixed offshore gas and condensate production facility off Mossel Bay.
World Bank ranks Durban port as most improved globally
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Ngqura and Gqeberha in the top 10 while Cape Town fared poorly
Buy now, pay later industry pushes for formal regulation
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Industry calls to be included in regulatory framework amid Reserve Bank warnings products could lead to over-indebtedness
Buy Now Pay Later boosts retail sales
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-06-13-buy-now-pay-later-boosts-retail-sales/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
Why wait weeks to collect a lay-by purchase when you can walk out of the store today with your fashion items pay for it over the next few weeks or months? Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is rapidly becoming a preferred payment method for young consumers
Heart FM licence change bid sends news media bad signals
Published: June 13, 2026 03:00
The media fraternity has raised alarm bells that the licence obligation amendments that the radio station seeks indicate an intention to downscale on news.
UN issues urgent call for calm amid rising tensions over migrants in SA
Published: June 12, 2026 18:39
The UN country team in South Africa has issued an urgent appeal for calm, calling on leaders at all levels to act responsibly to de-escalate tensions over migrants and restore public trust.
Picket held to seek justice for Gcina Dhladhla
Published: June 12, 2026 16:40
'Our mission is to raise an issue of injustice pending the investigations around the death of Gcina Dhladhla and the outcome of that investigation.'
Trump says Iran’s leaked deal terms are untrue
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-06-12-trump-says-irans-leaked-deal-terms-are-untrue/
Published: June 12, 2026 15:44
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s account of a reported US-Iran agreement, insisting no major concessions were made.
Trio sentenced to life imprisonment for contract killing
Published: June 12, 2026 15:18
Three men have each been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Gqeberha regional court for the contract killing of a Pakistani businessman, Mamun Hosain, at his shop in Loerie mini market near Humansdorp.
High court dismisses actress’s R87,000 maintenance bid
Published: June 12, 2026 13:15
The estranged wife alleged she had to rely on credit cards and borrow money to survive, including taking out a microloan which she is struggling to repay.
Global liquor companies chase Indian state dues of $400m
Published: June 12, 2026 12:15
Indian groups representing alcohol giants Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Heineken and Carlsberg, accused the southern Indian state of Telangana of breaching accounting rules over dues it owes them totalling nearly $400m.
Routine DNA sampling needed to help identify ocean deaths: UCT study
Published: June 12, 2026 12:06
Of 289 bodies found in the sea, rivers, dams and swimming pools between 2017 and 2021, 26 left the Salt River Mortuary without a confirmed identity, says UCT associate professor Laura Heathfield.
El Niño, a threat elsewhere, likely to help Argentina’s crops, experts say
Published: June 12, 2026 11:43
While intense El Niño conditions could hurt harvests in much of the world, the climate phenomenon is likely to boost agricultural production in Argentina, say climate specialists
Kenyan killed at protest against US Ebola facility was a teenager, relative says
Published: June 12, 2026 11:15
A 17-year-old Kenyan student was killed in protests against a US Ebola facility
Indian sailors, ship fined $6m in Lagos cocaine case
Published: June 12, 2026 10:45
A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel over the trafficking of cocaine into the country, imposing fines totalling $6m, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said on Thursday.
Shamila Batohi earns wrath of Nkabinde inquiry with ‘self-seeking’ ploy
Published: June 12, 2026 10:01
Previous NDPP Batohi was called as a witness to the panel set up to ascertain Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office but did not complete her testimony
Pilot union plans to call on European regulators to close labour loophole
Published: June 12, 2026 10:00
The European Cockpit Association plans to publicly call on European regulators on Friday to close a loophole it says airlines use to avoid labour laws - hiring pilots and cabin crew through outsourcing agencies rather than as direct employees.
Funding cuts drive sharp drop in HIV prevention, UNAids says
Published: June 12, 2026 09:37
Almost 40% fewer people received a drug to help prevent HIV infection in 2025 than in the previous years as global aid funding cuts hit preventive services particularly hard, early data presented by UNAids on Friday showed.
Loved and hated Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire
Published: June 12, 2026 08:08
SpaceX raised a record $75bn in its initial public offering on Thursday
Tyla and Mzansi Youth Choir fly SA flag at World Cup opening ceremony
Published: June 12, 2026 07:29
Her standout optical-illusion dress featured the colours of the SA flag with a sculptured wired flounce at the bottom, representing the vuvuzela.
Ebola is back. So are the double standards
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-12-ebola-is-back-so-are-the-double-standards/
Published: June 12, 2026 02:30
Is history repeating itself — just four years after the Covid-19 pandemic — with the US demanding an Ebola quarantine camp for Americans in Kenya?
LISTEN | Can parents be sued for not vaccinating their children?
Published: June 12, 2026 02:30
Research explores whether vaccine refusal could result in civil liability as immunisation coverage declines
Thousands of children trapped in home affairs birth certificate backlog
Published: June 12, 2026 02:30
According to a parliamentary reply in February by home affairs minister Leon Schreiber, the birth certificate backlog stands at 33,386
Mother ‘wrongfully’ retained child in SA: court orders return to Australia
Published: June 12, 2026 02:30
Judge Judith Cloete ruled the child’s mother had wrongfully retained him in South Africa last year
IN PICS | Bafana Bafana supporters rally behind the team
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-11-in-pics-bafana-bafana-supporters-rally-behind-the-team/
Published: June 11, 2026 20:49
Loud, proud and united — Bafana fans make their voices heard as South Africa takes on Mexico
Home affairs repatriates 586 Nigerian nationals after illegal stay
Published: June 11, 2026 18:23
All those processed were issued with emergency travel documents by the Nigerian High Commission
WATCH | Fans confident Bafana will beat Mexico
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-11-watchfans-confident-bafana-will-beat-mexico/
Published: June 11, 2026 17:34
Fans at Mall of Africa believes that will win against Mexico
Pentagon locked down after ‘hazardous materials’ found
Published: June 11, 2026 15:44
Shelter-in-place order and several floors closed after ‘air quality issues’ cause alarm
More than 300 happy new homeowners receive houses in West Rand
Published: June 11, 2026 14:53
Gauteng MEC urges residents to pay for services, or register for municipality’s indigent support programme
WATCH | Pretoria communities unite for Bafana’s World Cup opener
Published: June 11, 2026 14:18
'The boys will make us proud. The coach just needs to put out the right line-up'
ANALYSIS | Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines
Published: June 11, 2026 13:47
Visa hurdles, expensive tickets and logistics discourage overseas and domestic travellers
Western Cape faces R9.1bn flood repair bill as farms, roads and communities count the cost
Published: June 11, 2026 13:26
231,029 people were affected by the disaster, 22,890 houses were damaged, and more than 230 roads suffered damage, says provincial cabinet
Cartrack offers to pay funeral costs of employee who died at work
Published: June 11, 2026 12:45
Cartrack has offered to pay the funeral expenses of its employee, Gcina Dhladhla, following her death at the company’s offices last week.
EXPLAINED | Why the G7 is worried about global economic imbalances
Published: June 11, 2026 12:44
President Emmanuel Macron says mismatches between global trade and capital flows have reached ‘unsustainable’ levels
Your old certificate is safe but SA is changing how it trains workers
Published: June 11, 2026 11:11
The government wants qualifications that better prepare students for employment
We want answers on Gcina’s death − Cartrack employee’s family
Published: June 11, 2026 09:53
The family of a Soweto woman who died inside a toilet cubicle at work say they are expecting to meet with Cartrack on Wednesday in a bid to find answers regarding what led to her death.
WATCH | Free State pupil arrested after student teacher is slapped in street
Published: June 11, 2026 08:55
A 22-year-old learner was arrested for assaulting a female student teacher in the Free State
Tyla to perform SA national anthem for Fifa World Cup opening
Published: June 11, 2026 06:27
Two-time Grammy Award winner Tyla will also be performing a medley of hits, including a collaborative Afropop Fifa track with US rapper Future, titled Game Time.
Woman paedophile hosted Bible lessons to lure child victims
Published: June 11, 2026 05:42
Springbok regional court has sentenced a woman convicted of sexual offences against children aged between seven and 12 to an effective 20-year term
Man who broke protection order to kill his wife jailed for life
Published: June 11, 2026 04:54
The murder of a nurse amid acrimonious divorce proceedings has culminated in a sentence of life in prison for her husband.
Court holds police liable for rubber-bullet injuries during Philippi protest
Published: June 11, 2026 02:30
The incident occurred during a service delivery protest in Sweet Home Farm in Philippi in 2012
IN PICS | Father shields family under bed as bullets fly in Joburg informal settlement
Published: June 11, 2026 02:30
Twelve people were killed when gunmen opened fire in the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, on Tuesday night
World Cup 2026: the real story of the resilient African migrants reshaping global football
Published: June 11, 2026 02:30
Beyond Fifa’s celebratory narratives of diversity and the sensationalism of trafficking headlines, a decade of research reveals the more ordinary reality of west African football migrants
Court orders Joburg private school to readmit pupils excluded over unpaid fees
Published: June 11, 2026 02:30
Pupils’ mother argued that the children should not be deprived of their education because of a dispute over school fees
Ladysmith Black Mambazo continues Isicathamiya legacy with EC concert
Published: June 10, 2026 19:28
‘Continuing the tradition of the genre is a responsibility and a privilege that fills us with immense pride’
Buti Manamela overrules Inseta CEO suspension as governance crisis deepens
Published: June 10, 2026 18:54
Higher education minister clashes with Inseta board over the suspension of Gugu Mkhize
Builders hit by costs shock
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-10-builders-hit-by-costs-shock/
Published: June 10, 2026 17:29
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index fell to 38 in the second quarter from 42 in the first quarter, meaning more than 60% of firms are unhappy with current business conditions.
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iran must pay price over ‘slow negotiations’
Published: June 10, 2026 16:56
President said he is close to ordering new strikes against power plants and bridges
Major joint operation removes 10 illegal transformers in Kya Sands
Published: June 10, 2026 16:23
‘Not just theft’: City Power warns of organised crime after Randburg raid
Community charity run to support vulnerable children on Youth Day
Published: June 10, 2026 15:29
Fun run will take place in various regions across SA, including Midrand, Bloemfontein, George, Gqeberha and Rustenburg
79 undocumented workers found at major Cape Town building site
Published: June 10, 2026 15:19
Western Cape building boom faces growing compliance crackdown
Police sergeant found with R80,000 at Lebombo border
Published: June 10, 2026 15:16
A police sergeant stationed at the Lebombo port of entry has been arrested on allegations of corruption linked to illegal movement of stolen and fraudulently obtained vehicles across the South Africa-Mozambique border.
National Press Club condemns alleged threats against journalist Abramjee
Published: June 10, 2026 14:24
Discussions about how to intimidate reporter after article on tax evasion in illegal cigarette industry, commission hears
Outrage after Somali referee barred from entering US for historic Fifa World Cup
Published: June 10, 2026 14:12
Fans, global political figures, sports personalities and SA political parties condemn the treatment
B-BBEE compliance ‘costs companies a lot, with no benefit’
Published: June 10, 2026 14:06
South African firms of various sizes and ownership regard compliance with broad-based black economic empowerment as too costly for their businesses, with no discernible benefit to justify the cost, according to a survey conducted by two firms.
Worker bees build a ‘royal palace’ for the honeybee queen
Published: June 10, 2026 13:45
Queen production is central to modern beekeeping, and healthy queens are needed to maintain healthy colonies
Man set free after murder and robbery convictions set aside
Published: June 10, 2026 13:37
An Eastern Cape man who was sentenced to 20 years in jail for murder and 10 years for aggravated robbery was set free after the Makhanda high court set aside his conviction and sentence.
Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’ after attacks
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-06-10-trump-warns-iran-will-pay-the-price-after-attacks/
Published: June 10, 2026 13:34
Oil prices jump by about 2% and markets fall as US-Iran tensions escalate sharply
Icebolethu funeral home rubbishes claim of bricks in church leader’s coffin
Published: June 10, 2026 12:31
Icebolethu says Thami Nkonyane's body was delivered to his family home and is not missing
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