HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Wed 10 June 2026:

Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼

◼️ 12 dead in Cleveland: Preliminary investigations reveal that eight adult males and three adult females were declared dead at the scene, while one additional male victim later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. At least nine other victims were transported to various medical facilities for treatment of gunshot wounds. “The motive for the attack is currently unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made at this stage,” said police.
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https://independentpress.cc/12-dead-in-cleveland-saps-gauteng-commissioner-to-inspect-site-of-deadly-incident/2026/06/10/

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◼️ New tax planned for motorists: There is fierce opposition to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s plan to make motorists pay even to prop up the failing Road Accident Fund (RAF). Creecy said there is merit in a separate, mandatory fee attached to annual vehicle licence disc renewals and initial vehicle registrations. However, the additional tax on motorists drew sharp criticism from many quarters, especially given that the Road Accident Fund is beset by corruption.
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https://newsday.co.za/south-africa/19086/new-tax-planned-for-south-african-motorists/

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◼️ South Africa’s future lies in unity, not isolation: South Africa’s history itself stands as evidence against such narratives. When South Africans fought against apartheid, neighbouring countries opened their borders to exiles, freedom fighters and political activists. Many countries across Africa and the international community mobilised diplomatic and economic pressure against apartheid because they believed in justice, equality and human dignity.
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https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2026-06-10-south-africas-future-lies-in-unity-not-isolation/

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◼️ MK party, analysts say ANC can’t win majority in KZN: Addressing an ANC election volunteers assembly in Durban on Sunday, Mbalula said the ANC would not need a coalition partnership, adding that the party is tired of co-governing with its rivals. MK national spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu said the ANC is being delusional to imagine an absolute victory in Ethekwini, or any metro in South Africa.
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https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/delusional-mk-party-analysts-say-anc-cant-win-majority-in-kzn/

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◼️ SIM card mistake could cost South Africans money: “His iPhone was locked, encrypted, and protected by Face ID. The thief never touched any of it,” Odegbami said. “He pulled the SIM, dropped it into a cheap Android handset, and used banking channels that still treat possession of a phone number as proof of identity.”
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https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/651476-sim-card-mistake-could-cost-south-africans-money.html

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