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Sunday Tribune
Starlink has not applied for SA operating licence — minister
COMMUNICATIONS and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi this week said that Elon Musk’s broadband internet service, Starlink, has not submitted any applications to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to operate in the country.
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June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
SA spends R11.7m daily on foreign nationals in prisons
SOUTH Africa is spending approximately R11.7 million a day to house foreign nationals in its correctional facilities, with thousands of offenders being repatriated to their home countries upon release.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Stop it, Mr President, says EFF, ATM
Ramaphosa’s court bid to halt impeachment process faces opposition
3 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
New trillionaire Musk under fire over Belfast riots
ELON Musk, newly crowned the world’s first trillionaire, faced renewed criticism on Friday over anti-immigrant riots in Belfast after researchers said violent narratives he amplified on his platform X amassed millions of views.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Young runner Uys aims for silver in his first attempt
DETERMINATION
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June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
At 74, Fisher still eager to complete the 85km race
AT 74, Patricia Fisher is the oldest South African woman taking on the 85.777km Ultimate Human Race today, running from Durban City Hall to Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Sunflower Sky hike to raise funds in support of blood cancer patients
ON FATHER’S Day next week Sunday, June 21, adventurers, families and supporters are encouraged to lace up their hiking boots and don their brightest colours for the annual Sunflower Sky Hike in support of blood cancer patients, survivors and their families.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
MKP MP's funeral sparks bitter dispute
PARTY, FAMILY TENSIONS
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Youth Day’s uncomfortable truth: The Struggle isn’t over
THIS year’s Youth Day commemoration comes at a critical moment.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
RIMC raises alarm over rising road fatalities in Free State
THE Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has expressed concern over a significant rise in road fatalities in the Free State, which is the only province in South Africa to report an increase in deaths while all other provinces have recorded declines.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Church president's family want his body exhumed
THE family of the late president of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Holy Spirit in Zion Church, popularly known as the eNyonini Mission, is racing against time to obtain a court order to exhume what is believed to be the body of church leader Thamsanga Elijah Nkonyane following dramatic scenes that unfolded at his funeral last weekend.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Landmark case on sex work in SA
FULL OR TARGETED DECRIMINALISATION
3 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Homes to make dreams a reality
IAN Wyles Auctioneers is featuring the following properties set to be included in their multi-property auction on June 23 at 11am at the Oyster Box Hotel, 2 Lighthouse Road, uMhlanga Rocks.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
South Africa's World Cup journey: What Bafana need to do
AFTER months of preparation - and years if their qualifying campaign is taken into account - Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico in their opening Fifa World Cup match would have been a major setback to their hopes of progressing to the next round. However, their campaign is far from over.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
South Africa’s GDP inches higher, but consumer weaknesses pose risks ahead
SOUTH Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter surprised on the upside showing growth of 0.5% quarter-on-quarter and annual growth moving close to 2%.
4 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Municipalities owe R28bn to country’s water boards
THE total debt owed by struggling municipalities to water boards has ballooned by almost R4billion to R28bn over the past 10 months.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Bulls to draw on season-defining battles ahead of Leinster URC grand final
WHILE history will be against the Bulls in Friday’s United Rugby Championship (URC) final against Leinster at Croke Park in Dublin, they can draw confidence from several key matches this season in which they fought with their backs against the wall to reach this point.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Erasmus launches scathing attack on Broos over defeatist remarks
FORMER Bafana Bafana striker Kermit Erasmus has joined the growing chorus of criticism directed at Hugo Broos following South Africa’s disappointing start to the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
‘Jeevan Bheema Yojana’ a film about a plan gone wrong
DARK COMEDY
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Uncovering the hidden risks in our drinking water
Is your bottled water safe?
4 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
SA's best natural hot springs for the ultimate winter escape
WITH winter firmly underway and chilly mornings becoming the norm, few experiences are as inviting as soaking in a naturally heated spring surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Drug combating at SA ports a complex task
SOUTH African authorities have cautioned that inspecting every cargo vessel for drug trafficking and smuggling would be impractical and would severely disrupt legitimate exports and economic activity.
3 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Kandhai's rise as a renowned choreographer
FOR acclaimed South African choreographer, performer and creative director Sashin Kandhai, the journey from a young boy in Chatsworth captivated by Bollywood films to an internationally recognised entertainment professional has been one defined by passion, discipline and purpose.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Williams must lead by example as Bafana struggle
AS THE leader of Bafana Bafana, Ronwen Williams must accept that the buck stops with him - both on and off the pitch.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
NFP alleges expelled, suspended leaders are behind new party
THE National Freedom Party (NFP), whose support has made it a kingmaker in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, has accused a group of suspended and expelled leaders aligned to former party member Mbali Shinga of secretly registering a new political party while continuing to destabilise the organisation.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
DA and ActionSA unveil CT candidates
CAPE Town Mayor and Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis was officially unveiled as the party’s mayoral candidate for the City of Cape Town during a campaign launch in Hanover Park yesterday, as political parties begin gearing up for the upcoming local government elections.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Nhlamulo Sambo's death and the crisis of nation building
“NATION building, that is a loaded term” Phumi Mashigo made this remark while interviewing me on the contents of the Open Letter on the International Day of Truth that I wrote in March.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
KwaMashu mother demands closure of foreign-owned shops after son’s death
THE mother of a 13-year-old KwaMashu boy who died after allegedly consuming energy drinks bought from a local shop has called for the closure of all foreign-owned stores in her community, claiming residents were increasingly concerned about the safety of products sold to children.
3 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
‘Choreographing global anthem a proud moment for India’
CHOREOGRAPHER Rajit Dev, who choreographed the official Fifa World Cup 2026 anthem Siir Siir featuring Nora Fatehi, has spoken about the pride of representing India on a global platform.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Sunday Tribune
Local government elections face unprecedented challenges
THE Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said on Friday that the upcoming local government elections would take place in what it described as the most difficult pre-electoral environment seen in the past 30 years.
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