The Citizen - June 13, 2025

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June 13, 2025

Snoring Beatle

A 1962 love letter from John Lennon to his future wife, Cynthia, in which he complains about Paul McCartney's snoring, will be sold at Christie's next month, the London auction house said.

1 min

Rabada bounces back from ban

SUPERB: ON LORD'S BOWLING HONOURS BOARD AGAIN

2 mins

SA Calls for End to Suffering in South Darfur

The latest report released by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) paints an alarming picture of violence, insecurity, and hunger devastating people's lives in South Darfur, due to the war in Sudan, with the department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) yesterday calling for an immediate end to the conflict.

1 min

Minister ducks travel queries

→ Tells parliament she will not reply for 'political expediency'.

2 mins

ANC holds conferences ahead of local govt elections

A series of elective provincial conferences will take place this year to enable the ANC's structures to prepare for the 2026 local government elections.

2 mins

New Covid strain making waves?

WARNING: HAVING VACCINES AVAILABLE IS KEY - EXPERTS

2 mins

Comrades set to improve

MARATHON: DRESS REHEARSAL THIS YEAR

2 mins

Youth patience wearing thin

The Gauteng ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has reached a boiling point and is not mincing its words when it comes to addressing Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

1 min

Too many guns and deaths

75 multiple murder cases, with 191 victims, in latest crime statistics.

2 mins

World gives low marks for prez, US

The image of the US has deteriorated sharply in much of the world since President Donald Trump's return, with low marks both on his character and policies, a global survey said on Wednesday.

1 min

California Takes Military Mobilization to Court

Los Angeles – Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the US after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles, as California prepared yesterday for a legal showdown over President Donald Trump's deployment of the military.

3 mins

Trump's 'emergencies'

Pattern begins on first day in office and used eight times in total.

2 mins

China Slates Perilous Japan Military Behaviour

Tokyo – Beijing yesterday condemned what it called \"dangerous behaviour\" by a Japanese military plane over the Pacific after Tokyo said Chinese fighter jets flew unusually close to its aircraft last weekend.

1 min

Israel starving Gaza

Targeting of aid distribution points constitutes war crime, says Turk.

1 min

Displaced total ‘untenably’ high

REFUGEES: NEW DATA SHOWS 122M PEOPLE FORCED OUT

1 min

Lone survivor walks from plane crash

A British man has miraculously survived the Air India plane disaster, believed to have claimed the lives of hundreds of people yesterday morning in India.

1 min

Our teams are fighting to win

We don't share Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's enthusiastic optimism that South Africa \"always wins\" in big global sporting clashes... but over the next few days our boys are going to be duelling with the world's best and, win or lose, you know they're going to fight.

1 min

Trade War Means Business

You have to hand it to Donald Trump: his \"Liberation Day\" rampage on imposing tariffs on friend and foe alike focused the attention on international trade and its positives and negatives.

2 mins

Limitless profits may be irresistible to corporates

There must be a point at which greed hurts big business, writes Frank Sterle Jnr.

1 min

Teen hitmen still plague Colombia

Decades after drug lord Pablo Escobar built a small army of child hitmen to murder police officers, judges and politicians, Colombia is still plagued by the scourge of teenage assassins.

1 min

Ethiopia's vast lake being pumped dry

There is a constant hum around Ethiopia's enormous Lake Dembel - the sound of its water steadily being sucked out by pumps.

2 mins

Rice prices a hot issue

JAPAN: HIGH COST OF STAPLE THREATENS TO DEAL GOVT A BLOW AT POLLS

2 mins

Dive into kids' shows

If you have never binged on kids' television shows that are just as accessible to adults, this weekend is your opportunity.

1 min

City Serial killer thriller

'HAPPY FACE': INSPIRED BY TRUE STORY OF A LONG TRAIL OF BODIES

2 mins

Discovery Strong After 40 Years

Journey: Channel Continues To Bring Awe To TV

3 mins

Three young performers who share iconic role of Matilda

The cast of Matilda The Musical Jr, debuting on stage at Peoples Theatre this week, are excited to bring this iconic Roald Dahl classic book to life on stage for Joburg audiences.

2 mins

Quick fixes for rose blues

JUNE: IT'S TIME TO REPOT AND SETTLING IN NEW ONES

2 mins

Country Routes, take me home

Enjoy personal touches wherever you go

2 mins

Bin huggers are just plane rude

Flying is not a bus trip. It's also nobody's personal space, yet thousands of annoying travellers seem to think it is.

2 mins

MultiChoice Loses 1.2m Subs

As anticipated, struggling pay-TV operator MultiChoice reported a loss for the year ended 31 March – coming in with an adjusted core headline loss of R800 million, down from headline earnings of R1.3 billion a year prior.

1 min

State Wants Shipping

LOFTY: PROCESS TO ESTABLISH SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING COMPANY

2 mins

Cape's New R600m Mall

Venture: GrandWest Casino Ready for Centre to Boost Its Mixed-Use Offering

2 mins

Leygonie Takes Back His Title

South Africa's First BMX Olympian Wows the Crowd in a Stunning Display

3 mins

Wimbledon Prizes Increase as Players Push for More Profit Share

Wimbledon prize money will increase by seven percent to a record pot of £53.5 million for this year's championships as pressure grows from players for a greater slice of Grand Slam profits.

1 min

Enjoy the bells and whistles

FORD EVEREST PLATINUM: BIGGER ENGINE, SEXED-UP INTERIOR AND A DRIVE IN THE LAP OF LUXURY

2 mins

Ferrari target ‘magnificent’ third straight Le Mans 24 Hour triumph

Le Mans – Ferrari's Formula One fortunes may be flagging but the Italian constructor start this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hour Race as favourites targeting a third consecutive triumph in motorsport's fabled endurance classic.

2 mins

Max must stay out of trouble

CANADA: RACING LICENCE AT STAKE AS HE EYES RECORD

2 mins

Bellingham is 'a special boy'

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his own mother finds some of Jude Bellingham's antics \"repulsive\" but he does not want to dim the Real Madrid star's fire.

2 mins

Real Aiming for Glory

Club World Cup: New Coach Alonso Hoping to Bring Back the Spark

2 mins

Cunha Completes 'Dream' Move

Manchester United yesterday confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha (right) from Wolves on a five-year deal with the option of a further year.

1 min

Time for Africa to Now Deliver the Goods

African football will be under the spotlight at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup with four clubs, Al-Ahly (Egypt), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), and Esperance (Tunisia) set to fly the flag for the continent.

2 mins

Some key storylines ahead of the URC Grand Final

A new winner of the URC will be crowned, following title victory by the Stormers, Munster and Glasgow.

1 min

Khonkhobe Needs To Show Some Patience

A couple of years ago I was watching the Comrades Marathon on TV with a friend, and when an athlete I had never heard of hit the front in the early stages, I stated with unbridled confidence that he wasn't going to win.

2 mins

Tough balancing act for the Boks

RASSIE: TASK OF JUGGLING NEW BLOOD AND OLD HANDS

1 min

The battle of the URC juggernauts

GRAND FINAL: LEINSTER AND BULLS CHASING GLORY

2 mins

Bowlers strike to leave WTC final on knife edge

Seam bowler Lungi Ngidi (below) said the Proteas remained confident of challenging for the trophy after a thrilling second day of the World Test Championship final against Australia in London yesterday.

1 min

Future Swing to cement his Durban July berth

When the second log for the Hollywoodbets Durban July was released on Tuesday, Justin Snaith-trained Future Swing was placed in 18th spot. Should he stay there, he is guaranteed his position in the final field.

1 min

Jan Van Goyen to strike again

IMPRESSIVE DEBUT WINNER TO DEMONSTRATE HIS FEATURE RACE POTENTIAL

2 mins

Early tips for Sha Tin

FORM: AZZIE RUNNER IMPRESSED ON DEBUT AND IS EXPECTED TO OVERCOME WIDE BARRIER

6 mins

Cape Heritage wine auction

SWEETS AND FORTIFIED: VINTAGES SPREAD OVER THREE CENTURIES

2 mins

The Engen Collection: Over 200 Works

Artworks unseen for over four decades come to market for the first time when Strauss & Co presents The Engen Collection, a corporate collection that highlights a crucial chapter in South African art history.

2 mins

Modern artworks up for grabs

JUNE ART: CELEBRATING SA'S RICH HERITAGE

1 min

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