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News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on June 3, 2025

It’s Tuesday, June 3, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on June 2, 2025

It’s Monday, June 2, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 30, 2025

It’s Friday, May 30, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 22, 2025

It’s Thursday, May 22, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 20, 2025

It’s Tuesday, May 20, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 19, 2025

It’s Monday, May 19, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Watch VideoNews you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 7, 2025

It’s Wednesday, May 7, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 6, 2025

It’s Tuesday, May 6, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Watch VideoNews you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 5, 2025

It’s Monday, May 5, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

News South Africa
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

The life and legacy of Sam Ramsamy: championing non-racial sport in South Africa

From becoming a teacher to fighting against discrimination within the sports sector and leading the first non-racial South African team to the Olympic Games in 1992, Sambasivan “Sam” Ramsamy reflected on his journey

The Post News
Nadia Khan|Published

Meet Nathaniel Naidoo: the young para surfer aiming for championship glory

The teenager was born with sacral agenesis, which can affect a child's legs or lower back, but he can do what some "normal" people cannot do

The Post News
Nadia Khan|Published

Demands for urgent explanation as Afrikaans news segment on SABC2 is cut

Following the abrupt cancellation of the Afrikaans news segment on SABC2, the Democratic Alliance and AfriForum are demanding immediate clarification from the broadcaster regarding this controversial decision.

Cape Argus News
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Afrikaans News on SABC2 gets the chop — demands for urgent explanation grow

DA and AfriForum raise alarms over the sudden disappearance of the Afrikaans news segment from SABC, demanding immediate clarification and restoration.

The Star News
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Afrikaans News on SABC2 gets the chop — demands for urgent explanation grow

DA and AfriForum raise alarms over the sudden disappearance of the Afrikaans news segment from SABC, demanding immediate clarification and restoration.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

eThekwini's R2. 8million rebranding project sparks outrage amid service delivery crisis

“While communities are choking on the stench of raw sewage, surviving without water, and suffering daily power failures, the city thinks a new logo will fix it all. It is like painting a house while the foundations are collapsing; the problem is not the appearance, it is the rot beneath. . . "

The Post News
Nadia Khan|Published

Life-threatening sinkholes in Khutsong: R12 million allocated, but no progress made

ActionSA raises alarm over proliferating sinkholes in Khutsong, demanding immediate government intervention as millions in rehabilitation funds allegedly vanish without progress. With schools and homes at risk, the opposition party calls for disaster area declaration.

The Star News
Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Expert warns against reopening Stilfontein Mine as residents push for jobs

Residents of Khuma want the abandoned mine reopened to create jobs and boost the local economy, but mining expert Ingrid Watson warns that financial and safety concerns make this unlikely. While illegal mining has supported local businesses, it has also fueled crime and violence. Experts suggest alternative job creation strategies, but residents remain frustrated, calling for government action.

News South Africa
Christopher Buda|Published

'Reckless and dehumanising': EFF to report Kenny Kunene to SA Human Rights Commission over 'hate speech' comments

The EFF are taking legal and ethical action against Kenny Kunene, deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance, following his inflammatory remarks on social media about illegal miners.

News Politics
Christopher Buda|Published

Gauteng celebrates Christmas with 184 newborn babies

The Gauteng Department of Health has welcomed a total of 184 babies across the province from 12am to 12pm on Christmas Day.

News South Africa
Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Does Trump want to annex Canada and make it the US' 51st state?

In a surprising move, Trump announced that he will issue an executive order imposing a 25 percent tax on all imports from Canada. This would severely affect the economy.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published