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China’s latest white paper offers a roadmap to a ‘shared future’

Independent online (SA) 20 Jun 2026
China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions. This 37-page white paper is not a consequence of accidental curiosity ... ** The views expressed here do not reflect those of the Sunday Independent, Independent Media, or IOL.Get the real story on the go ... .
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Doubts linger over whether the US-Iran truce can hold as Vance delays Swiss trip

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that he had approved the agreement despite reservations, even as the United States lifted a blockade of Iranian ports ... Download the latest IOL App for Android and IOS now. .
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MK Party expels Duduzile and Ndhlela for undermining organisational unity

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has formally expelled Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and former MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela ... Such actions have had the effect of encouraging factionalism, creating competing centres of influence and weakening organisational discipline ... .
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Broos backs emotional Mokoena despite costly suspension ahead of South Korea showdown

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has taken Teboho Mokoena's costly suspension for their must-win Group A finale against South Korea next Thursday in his stride, insisting the midfielder's raw emotions and desire to perform simply got the better of him.
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Bulls v Leinster: Five crucial head-to-head battles that could shape the URC Grand Final

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Friday’s United Rugby Championship (URC) final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin is packed with world-class talent, from proven club champions to World Cup winners in the Bulls ranks ... Handré Pollard v Sam Prendergast ... .
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World Cup and a wedding: Can Cristiano Ronaldo secure his fairytale ending?

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has never been shy about dreaming big. After all, this is a man who has spent more than two decades turning impossible goals into reality. But his latest dream might be his most ambitious yet ... There is just one catch.
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Fierce legal dispute over R3.7m Bentley tied to Free State asbestos scandal

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
A 2015 Bentley Continental GT sold for nearly R3.7 million and previously owned by a suspect in the R255m asbestos corruption case is now subject of a fierce legal battle between a Sandton luxury vehicle dealership and a financial institution.
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Today's weather: Cold front hits SA, with scattered rain and gusty winds expected

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
South Africans can expect another chilly winter's day on Friday, with cool to cold conditions dominating much of the country ... The highest chance of rainfall will be found over the eastern parts of the country ... IOL News .
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First half flaws in Atlanta and Teboho Mokoena's suspension leaves Hugo Broos pondering

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Thanks to Thapelo Maseko’s inspired performance, Relebohile Mofokeng’s second-half introduction, and maestro Teboho Mokoena’s composure, Bafana Bafana managed to rescue a point with a 1-1 draw against Czechia in Georgia on Thursday night ... .
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Unlocking funding for construction SMEs: A critical need

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Speaking at the 14th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, Clinton Thomas, Head of Product at Lula, brought this reality to light ... The business wins the tender, orders the materials and starts the work, but payment only arrives months later ... .
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Celeb wrap: Abdullah Ibrahim mourned, Kehlani SA tour and Jub Jub granted bail

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
A major concert announcement, the passing of a music giant and a high-profile legal saga - this week’s entertainment headlines have offered a little bit of everything ... 1. R&B singer Kehlani to return to SA in December ... 8 ... Leading by example ... .
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Mbali Shinga's court battle: A fight for her political future in KwaZulu-Natal

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
However, NFP national administrator, Themba Dladla, who is in charge of the party’s legal department, said their lawyers are not yet ready for the matter to be argued in front of a judge ... “You better ask the NFP about this, not me,” she said.
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US–Africa Trade Commission launch signals new era for investment and trade, says Malope

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
The launch of the South Africa Chapter of the U.S.Africa Trade Commission may have been postponed, but its long-term significance for trade, investment and economic cooperation remains firmly intact, according to incoming Country Director Prof.
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Fifa World Cup wrap: Mexico secure last-32 spot as Canada crush Qatar amid Koné horror injury

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Mexico became the first nation to secure a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea, while co-hosts Canada edged closer to the last 32 by thrashing Qatar ... Injury Horror for Canada ... AFP .
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Group A permutations: How Bafana Bafana can still claim automatic World Cup qualification

Independent online (SA) 19 Jun 2026
Following Mexico’s 1-0 victory over South Korea and Bafana Bafana's fighting 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic, Group A sits on a knife-edge heading into the final round of fixtures ... Bafana Bafana must win to qualify in the top three ... Scenario 1 ... .
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