Cape Times - June 20, 2025
Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Read Cape Times along with 9,500+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription View catalog
1 Month $14.99
1 Year$149.99
$12/month
Subscribe only to Cape Times
1 Year $74.99
Buy this issue $0.99
Gift Cape Times
In this issue
June 20, 2025
Over 400 schools and 1400 classrooms damaged in EC floods
MORE than 400 schools and 1400 classrooms have been damaged in the recent floods which devastated large parts of the Eastern Cape. The floods have claimed the lives of 92 people, affecting more than 4 300 people, according to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. He said 48341 learners were also affected following the damage in 413 schools.
1 min
STELLIES ACADEMICS DENOUNCE ISRAEL
'Generations will judge institution's leadership harshly if it does not take a stand'
3 mins
Shivambu remains with Zuma's party despite plans for new political formation
FORMER uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu will remain a member of the Jacob Zuma-led party despite his intention of forming a new political party.
1 min
Driving licence backlog to be cleared in three, four months- minister
THE Transport Department hopes to clear the 700,000 outstanding driving licence cards within three to four months, says Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.
2 mins
Court turns down cop's R2m claim
THE Mbombela High Court in Mpumalanga has granted Lwazi Mdluli only R130 000 of the R2 million damages claim against the police for unlawful arrest and detention and “severe” assault. The court found that he exaggerated somewhat about the injuries he had suffered at the hands of the police.
2 mins
Eskom employees pocket R3bn in overtime during turbulent year
ESKOM employees pocketed R3 billion in overtime during the 2023/24 financial year.
2 mins
South africa helps neighbouring Mozambique boosts rhino populations with recent translocation
CONSERVATIONISTS hope the translocation of 10 additional critically endangered black rhinos to Zinave National Park in Mozambique will secure the first founder population of black rhinos since becoming locally extinct five decades ago.
2 mins
Entrepreneurship Pitch finalists reflect youth's tenacity
SOUTH Africa's future is bursting with potential — and the overwhelming response to the Cape Times Youth Month Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition proves it. Hundreds of entries poured in from across the country, showcasing the bold ideas, talent, and tenacity of young South African entrepreneurs determined to shape a better tomorrow.
1 min
Serial rapist sentenced to six life terms
SERIAL rapist Lungile Buhlungu who was sentenced to six life terms will have to undergo psychological evaluation to determine whether he will benefit from any intervention available for his sexual behaviour.
2 mins
WCED accused of spinning infrastructure woes into a success story
THE 19% enrolment growth in public schools between 2015 and 2024 placed pressure on school infrastructure and staffing resources, says the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
2 mins
UCT should not cave into pressure over Gaza stance, say alumni group
UCT Alumni for Palestine have described the legal challenge against the institution over its stance on the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza as yet another attempt to pressure the university into rescinding its resolutions condemning state-sponsored violence and the systematic destruction of education and healthcare in Gaza.
2 mins
SEEING SOUTH AFRICA'S HOUSING THROUGH THE GLOBAL LENS
SOUTH Africa's housing challenges, while immense, are far from unique.
3 mins
The balance between individual freedom and the common good
THE wind had persisted and the sky was a bruised silver blue when Tomas and Sara started walking the next morning. A black eagle soared and drifted high above them. They walked for a while in silence.
2 mins
From the Thames to the Tigris: a journey through water and resilience
THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY
1 min
Palestinians' dispossession near complete
IT MUST be clear by now: Israel wants to starve the Palestinians, to make the dispossession of the Palestinians irreversibly complete. This is the final stage of Plan Dalet in action.
3 mins
NEXT UP: BREAKING WORLD CUP 'CURSE'
THE term “chokers” seemed to be the familiar refrain after many Proteas defeats in major events, and it hurt the players and management.
1 min
Deadly floods expose E Cape premier's chaotic leadership
When the worst disaster struck last week, Oscar Mabuyane shone in his absence
4 mins
'Yellow Shirts' demand PM quit
HUNDREDS of anti-government protesters gathered outside Thailand's Government House yesterday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that triggered public outrage.
1 min
Iran, Israel and the death of nuclear diplomacy
FOR decades, the Middle East has been treated not as a region of sovereign states, but as a chessboard for Western fantasies and Israeli security obsessions.
4 mins
Kenyan LGBTQ+ community vogues despite law threats
BEFORE a cheering audience, a man opened the ball in Nairobi with acrobatic moves to electronic rhythms - a celebration of queer resistance from a Kenyan LGBTQ+ community feeling threatened by new legislation.
2 mins
Sarb warns of climate change woes on financial stability
Reserve Bank identifies climate change as one of three major threats to the stability of SA
3 mins
Moody's warns of threat to Transnet ratings as government offers guarantees
MOODY'S Ratings has warned that Transnet's ratings will remain under review for downgrade until the South African government completes the process to allocate additional guarantees by the end of July.
2 mins
Absa Manufacturing Survey reveals decline in business confidence amid economic challenges
MANUFACTURING business confidence dipped in the second quarter amid domestic and global uncertainty.
2 mins
Google suffers setback as EU legal opinion backs record fine
Google suffered a legal blow at the European Court of Justice on Thursday, when the body's adviser recommended upholding a record fine imposed on the company for anti-competitive practices.
2 mins
Markets under pressure as geopolitical tensions escalate, Fed signals caution
SOUTH African markets traded on the backfoot on Thursday on the back of geopolitical risks arising from the war in the Middle East and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) revised down its growth forecasts for the US.
3 mins
Welcome to Prosper Nation, a weekly column reshaping the narrative about SA's potential
WELCOME to Prosper Nation, a weekly column dedicated to reshaping the narrative about South Africa's potential - and charting a new path to sustainable prosperity.
4 mins
South Africa partially lifts poultry import ban from Brazil, producers rejoice
POULTRY product producers and agriculture associations have welcomed the news by the Department of Agriculture that it has partially lifted the ban on imports of poultry and poultry products from Brazil from Thursday.
2 mins
IMF highlights stabilisation in Zimbabwe's economy amidst ongoing challenges
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a cautiously optimistic assessment of Zimbabwe's economy, suggesting that it was stabilising despite ongoing policy and monetary challenges that have historically plagued the nation.
2 mins
Standard Bank sees resilient 5-month earnings, keeps 2025 guidance despite macro volatility
STANDARD Bank Group on Thursday said its earnings for the five months to May 31, 2025 rose 10% year-on-year in rand terms, supported by a resilient performance across its African operations despite a challenging global and domestic macroeconomic environment.
2 mins
Libstar Holding's shares surge 8% as it flags higher revenue
SOUTH African food producer Libstar Holdings said on Thursday its revenue rose 10.1% in the 21-week period to May 30, 2025, boosted by strong volume growth across both its Ambient and Perishable product categories.
2 mins
Why time, not money, is key to your child's financial future
WE all want our kids to be financially savvy, but if we wait until they are old enough to learn to save for themselves, we rob them of the most important years of growth.
6 mins
Essential money lessons for a brighter financial future
GROWING up, many of us received sound advice from our parents: study hard, set goals, and take care of your health and money. This advice serves us well, but when it comes to our money, some more detail and some less conventional truths can go a long way towards a brighter financial future.
2 mins
Compelling reasons to incorporate a trust into your estate plan
TRUSTS are versatile estate planning tools that can be tailored to suit your specific objectives, assets, beneficiaries, and planning horizon.
3 mins
All eyes on new India captain Gill in England series
SHUBMAN Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end their 18-year wait for a Test series win in England.
2 mins
Pollard’s return: Can Bulls finally claim URC glory?
THE Bulls’ 32-7 defeat in the final of the United Rugby Championship against Leinster was a bitter pill to swallow for supporters, but making it to a third final in four seasons shows that they are not that far off from a title-winning campaign.
2 mins
Pep impressed with 'really, really good' new City signing Reijnders
MANCHESTER City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
2 mins
Lorch may still spark a Bafana recall after impressing for Wydad
THEMBINKOSI Lorch continued his resurgence with another eye-catching display for Wydad Athletic Club, even as the Moroccan giants fell 2-0 to Manchester City in their opening Fifa Club World Cup fixture on Wednesday night.
2 mins
Roger de Sa still optimistic despite Cape Town City's missed chance
CAPE Town City will need to dig deep in their final two fixtures to secure their place in the Premiership for next season.
2 mins
PSL Defender of the Year: Basadien and four others who stood tall
TEAMS built on unyielding defence often find the sweetest victories, proving that the fewest goals conceded translate into the most valuable points.
2 mins
'Big dawg' Dercksen eager to shine with bat
PROTEAS Women big hitting all-rounder Annerie 'Big Dawg' Dercksen looked eager to sink her teeth a little into the West Indies in the upcoming T20 series.
2 mins
LUNGA CAN PROVIDE DIVINE INTERVENTION FOR SUNDOWNS
MAMELODI Sundowns are gearing up for their biggest Fifa Club World Cup challenge tomorrow, when they lock horns with Borussia Dortmund at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio (6pm SA time kick-off).
1 min
Champion Proteas will burst straight through every ceiling, insists Ashwell Prince
THROUGHOUT the Proteas’ two-year cycle, including heading into the World Test Championship final, the batting unit came under intense criticism and comparison.
2 mins
Bok star De Allende playing with more freedom, eyeing a Stormers return
DAMIAN de Allende has this strong urge to end his illustrious career under Table Mountain for the Stormers.
3 mins
'I am a bit fresher, and my body is feeling good': Etzebeth puts injury woes behind him
AFTER a frustrating United Rugby Championship campaign, where injuries derailed his participation in crucial matches for the Sharks - including the semi-final against the Bulls Eben Etzebeth is ready to put all his energy into the Springboks’ season.
2 mins
Cape Times Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Independent Media Newspapers
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Cape Times, Cape Town’s main English language morning newspaper, offering breaking city and national news, and in-depth coverage of politics, business and sport. Cape Times, An award-winning, trusted Western Cape newspaper publication.
Cancel Anytime [ No Commitments ]
Digital Only
