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3186464	有图 <p> Khumalo’s directorship of the MK party’s non-profit company was confirmed this week. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MK-Party.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 18 May 2024. Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party on Saturday accused the party’s founder, Jabulani Khumalo, of “propagating” false claims about its leadership.</p>Khumalo confirmed as director of MK party’s NPC<p>It comes after the Commissioner of Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) confirmed this week that Khumalo has been reinstated as the director of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party NPC.</p><p>He told BizNews that he withdrew his urgent legal application after his directorship of the non-profit company (NPC) had been confirmed.</p>Khumalo vows to get ‘thugs’ out of party<p>He said the next step was to take back the political party as well.</p><p>“Because we are back as directors in the NPC, we are the majority. Those that parachuted themselves… we’re going to take a decision on them. Because now we’ve got the power… very soon, those thugs will be out of our party, and will be out of our company,” said Khumalo.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Floyd Shivambu not on list of MK party members going to parliament </p> </p> </p><p>“After cleaning out all these people who want to parachute themselves and become directors and founders of the organisation, we’ll take the party and give it back to the original people, and the people must start working freely without fear.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Zuma accused of lacking morals when making decisions</p>MK party ‘clarifies’ Khumalo’s claims<p>However, MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela on Saturday said the legal application had nothing to do with the party’s leadership.</p><p>“It is important to clarify that the case in question was not related to Khumalo’s return to the leadership of the MK party, but rather to his alleged directorship of a non-profit organisation linked to the party.”</p><p>He added that Khumalo is no longer a member of the MK party, calling him a “political outcast”.</p><p> </p><p>“The issue of Khumalo’s loss of membership from the MK party was settled in 2024, after which he was removed as a signatory to the MK party’s bank account. A similar outcome is expected concerning his association with the non-profit company.”</p>Leadership instability within MK party<p>It comes after Floyd Shivambu was recently axed as secretary-general after he visited fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi.</p><p>ALSO READ: Shivambu says money stolen from MK party – and he won’t resign</p><p>Shivambu is the latest of many high-profile MK party members to be removed from their positions since the party was formed in December 2023.</p><p> </p><p>These include former parliamentary whip, Mzwanele Manyi, and the leader of the party in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, Mervyn Dirks.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Floyd Shivambu Jacob Zuma uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> MK party accuses ‘political outcast’ Jabulani Khumalo of making false claims \| The Citizen	查看 3198	《公民报》	2025-06-21 22:31:56 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186463	有图 <p> After Shivambu was removed as secretary-general, the MK party claimed he was being redeployed to Parliament. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Floyd-Shivambu-MK-party.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu briefs the media at Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel on 19 June 2025 in Midrand. Picture: Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The MK party on Saturday released its list of new members to be sworn in at Parliament, and Floyd Shivambu is not among them.</p><p>Shivambu was recently axed as the party’s secretary-general after he visited fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi.</p>Floyd Shivambu will not be sworn in as MP<p>His name is not on the list despite earlier claims by the party that he would be redeployed to Parliament.</p><p>JUST IN: The #MK Party has released its list for new MPs to be sworn in. Former SG of the party Floyd Shivambu is not on the list, despite the party having previously said Shivambu will be heading to parliament. </p><p>Khanyisile Litchfield will be heading to Parliament for MK #eNCA pic.twitter.com/kAJSTtKI2C</p>— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) June 21, 2025</p><p>The nine names on the list are: Lungisani Shangase, Jefrey Mtolo, Zibuse Cele, Siphetho Mkhize, Philisande Mkhize, Kaiser Motaung, Noma Buthelezi, Ntandoyenkosi Shezi and Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Higher education minster accused of covering up tender irregularities — report </p> </p> </p><p>The new MK party MPs are set to be sworn in on Wednesday. They will be filling vacant seats.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: MK party accuses ‘political outcast’ Jabulani Khumalo of making false claims</p>Shivambu ‘will not quit MK party‘<p>Despite being sidelined, Shivambu this week said he will not quit the party.</p><p>He, however, revealed that he is consultingwith traditional and religious leaders about starting a new political formation.</p><p>He also claimed thathis removalwas due to “fake intelligence” that he was plotting to unseat Jacob Zuma as leader of the MK party.</p><p> </p><p>Shivambu also claimed there are “political scoundrels” who siphon funds from the MK party. He said R7 million is being withdrawn from the party coffers every month.</p><p>Seemingly taking a shot at Zuma and his children, the former EFF leader also said a political party should never be a “family project”.</p><p>“A political party should never be an individual project… It must never be a family project. A political party should not be a tribal or ethnic project.”</p><p>NOW READ: Does South Africa need a political party led by Floyd Shivambu?</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice Floyd Shivambu Jacob Zuma Parliament uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> Floyd Shivambu not on list of MK party members going to parliament \| The Citizen	查看 2906	《公民报》	2025-06-21 23:35:46 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186462	有图 <p> Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 22 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cold-Front-SA-weather.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Photo: iStock </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>TheSouth African Weather Service(Saws) said cool and cold conditions will continue on Sunday, but warned of an “intense” cold front that will hit the Western Cape and Northern Cape on Wednesday and Thursday.</p><p>“The public and small stock farmers are advised that very cold, wet and windy conditions with heavy rainfall, strong interior winds and gale force coastal winds, very rough to high seas and light snowfall on the high ground can be expected,” it said.</p><p>There were no other weather warnings released by the weather service on Saturday.</p>Provincial weather forecast<p>Here’s what to expect in your province on Sunday, 22 June:</p>Gauteng:<p>Morning fog in places, otherwise fine and cold to cool.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Weather alert: Rough seas, strong coastal winds and high fire danger conditions </p> </p> </p><p>The expected UVB sunburn index: High</p><p> </p><p> </p>Mpumalanga:<p>Morning fog over the Highveld, with drizzle along the escarpment, otherwise fine and cool to cold, but warm in places in the Lowveld.</p>Limpopo:<p>Morning fog in places over the central and eastern parts with drizzle along the escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and cool, becoming fine in the south.</p>North West:<p>Fine, windy and cool.</p>Free State:<p>Fine, windy and cool but cold along Lesotho border.</p><p> </p>Northern Cape:<p>Morning fog patches over the north-western parts, otherwise fine, windy, and cool, becoming partly cloudy over the south-west in the afternoon.</p><p>The wind along the coast will be moderate south-easterly becoming light and variable in the afternoon.</p>Western Cape:<p>Fine over the eastern interior in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to cold, but cloudy over the south-western parts with isolated rain and showers from late morning spreading to Mossel Bay by the afternoon.</p><p>The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh north-westerly to westerly becoming south-westerly by the afternoon.</p><p> </p><p>The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High</p>Eastern Cape (western half):<p>Windy in places, otherwise fine and cool, but partly cloudy along the coast where it will become cloudy from the evening. Light rain is expected in places west of Gqeberha from the evening.</p><p>The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-westerly early morning, otherwise moderate to fresh south-westerly, reaching strong in places.</p>Eastern Cape (eastern half):<p>Windy in places in the west, otherwise fine and cool but cold with morning frost in the north.</p><p> </p><p>The wind along the coast will be light to moderate northerly, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly from the south in the afternoon.</p>KwaZulu-Natal:<p>Fine and cool but warm in the extreme north-east.</p><p>The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly.</p><p>The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Freezing winds and snowfall deepen South Africa’s winter chill</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics cold front South African Weather Service (Saws) weather warnings </p> Cold front to hit two provinces this week \| The Citizen	查看 3446	《公民报》	2025-06-22 00:05:04 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186461	有图 <p> Here’s your daily news update for Saturday, 21 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Top-10-stories-of-the-day-21-June-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock / The Citizen / Cheryl Kahla</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>News today includes the MK party releasing its list of new members to be sworn in at Parliament, with Floyd Shivambu’s name not being on it. </p><p>Then, a Mozambican man wanted in connection with multiple kidnappings was killed in a shootout with police.</p><p>Meanwhile, two SANDF soldiers were stabbed to death during an altercation with one of their colleagues.</p>Weather tomorrow: 22 June 2025<p>TheSouth African Weather Service(Saws) said cool and cold conditions will continue on Sunday, but warned of an “intense” cold front that will hit the Western Cape and Northern Cape on Wednesday. Get the full weather forecast here.</p>Top 10 storiesFloyd Shivambu not on list of MK party members going to parliament<p>The MK party on Saturday released its list of new members to be sworn in at Parliament, and Floyd Shivambu is not among them.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Top 10 stories of the day: R27k found in WSU deputy VC’s car \| MEC blames school for stabbing \| KZN prepares for R6.5bn lawsuit </p> </p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Floyd-Shivambu-MK-party.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sup>Former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu briefs the media at Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel on 19 June 2025 in Midrand. Picture: Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi</sup><p>Shivambu was recently axed as the party’s secretary-general after he visited fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>His name is not on the list despite earlier claims by the party that he would be redeployed to Parliament.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Floyd Shivambu not on list of MK party members going to parliament</p>Wanted Mozambican kidnapper killed during raid in Johannesburg<p>Police have shot and killed a Mozambican man wanted in connection with multiple kidnappings.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AnitKidnapping.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sup>Picture: Saps</sup><p>Mauro Mucambe Junior had an outstanding warrant of arrest issued by Maputo police back in August 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The police’s anti-kidnapping unit were tracing a kidnapped Pakistani businessman when they encountered the wanted 40-year-old at a residential complex in Fourways earlier this week.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Wanted Mozambican kidnapper killed during raid in Johannesburg</p>Two SANDF soldiers stabbed to death at Mpumalanga base<p>Two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers were stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday morning by one of their colleagues.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SANDF-soldiers-stabbed.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sup>Two SANDF soldiers died after they were stabbed at the Macadamia military base in Mpumalanga early on Saturday morning. Picture: Gallo Images</sup><p>The incident occurred at the Macadamia military base near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga.</p><p> </p><p>SANDF spokesperson Prince Tshabalala said the soldiers were stabbed during an altercation with another SANDF member.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Two SANDF soldiers stabbed to death during altercation at Mpumalanga base</p>Tributes pour in for sports broadcaster Phumlani Msibi<p>Beloved sports broadcaster Phumlani Msibi has passed away at the age of 57.</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Msibi.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sup>Phumlani Msibi conducting a post-match interview. Picture: Picture: Gallo Images</sup><p>Tributes poured in from across the sporting industry and beyond following the announcement of the sad news on Friday night.</p><p> </p><p>From sports personalities to politicians, the dedications to Msibi illustrated the man’s special place in the hearts of South Africans.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Tributes pour in for sports broadcaster Phumlani Msibi</p>Five suspects shot dead in gun battles with KZN police<p>Five suspects were shot and killed in two separate gun battles with police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).</p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Crime-scene-3-1-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sup>Picture: iStock</sup><p>The shootings occurred in Inanda on Friday, 20 June 2025.</p><p> </p><p>The first incident occurred along the Etafuleni main road, while the second took place at cottages on Dr Langalibalele Road.</p><p>CONTINUE READING: Five suspects shot dead in gun battles with KZN police</p>Five more stories of the day:BYD Shark dethrones Ford Ranger Raptor as fastest bakkie in SAMK party accuses ‘political outcast’ Jabulani Khumalo of making false claimsBok lock Lood de Jager still happy with his decision to play in JapanTshwane municipality issues warning to landlords illegally subdividing apartmentsOmbud gets R328 million back for disgruntled financial consumersYesterday’s news recap<p>READ HERE:R27k found in WSU deputy VC’s car \| MEC blames school for stabbing \| KZN prepares for R6.5bn lawsuit</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Top 10 stories of the day </p> Top 10 stories of the day: Shivambu not going to parliament \| Wanted kidnapper killed during raid \| Two soldiers stabbed to death \| The Citizen	查看 5856	《公民报》	2025-06-22 02:13:13 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186460	有图 <p> A total of R38 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 21 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lotto-results-21-june-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get theLotto and Lotto Plus resultsas soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence.</p><p>Estimated Lotto and Lotto jackpots for Saturday, 21 June 2025:</p>Lotto:R3 millionLotto Plus 1:R20 millionLotto Plus 2:R15 millionLotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 21 June 2025:<p>Lotto:01, 28, 32, 39, 41, 48.Bonus:04.</p><p>Lotto Plus 1:10, 14, 31, 48, 50, 52.Bonus:34.</p><p>Lotto Plus 2:06, 16, 29, 40, 42, 47.Bonus:37.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 21 June 2025 </p> </p> </p><p>#DrawResults for 21/06/25 are:</p><p> #LOTTO: 01, 28, 32, 39, 41, 48#B: 04</p><p> #LOTTOPLUS1: 10, 14, 31, 48, 50, 52#B: 34#LOTTOPLUS2: 06, 16, 29, 40, 42, 47#B: 37</p><p>Players must be 18 years or older, play responsibly. ITHUBA is the proud operator of the National Lottery. pic.twitter.com/ubWTB4jRcb</p><p> </p><p> </p>— #PhandaPushaPlay (@sa_lottery) June 21, 2025</p><p>Thewinning Lotto numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><p>While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy,The Citizencannot take responsibility for any error in the results. We suggest verifying the numbers on theNational Lotterywebsite.</p><p>For more details and to verify the PowerBall results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p>When do South African National Lottery ticket sales close?<p>Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which takes place at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zafor more information.</p><p> </p><p>You can find thehistorical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto drawshere.</p>How much does it cost to play Lotto?<p>Lotto entries cost R5 per board including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play Lotto on selected banking apps (T’s & C’s apply).</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Ithuba Lotto Plus Lotto Results </p> Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 21 June 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 2394	《公民报》	2025-06-22 02:20:00 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186459	有图 <p> Goals from Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham, and a Khuliso Mudau own goal ensured the Bundesliga outfit registered their first win of the tournament. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sh_15367892n.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Mandatory Credit: Photo by Trent Patterson/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (15367892n)Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khuliso Mudau (25) celebreates with Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa (10) and he scored the first goal of the game.during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL StadiumSoccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Borussia Dortmund claimed a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in a pulsating FIFA Club World Cup Group F encounter at the TQL Stadium on Saturday night.</p>Sundowns’ spirited fightback<p>Goals from Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham, and a Khuliso Mudau own goal ensured the Bundesliga outfit registered their first win of the tournament, despite a spirited fightback from the South African champions.</p><p>ALSO READ: PSG stunned by Botafogo after Messi lights up Club World Cup</p><p>Sundowns took a surprise lead just 11 minutes into the game. Lucas Ribeiro went on a brilliant solo run from the halfway line before calmly slotting past Gregor Kobel.</p><p>However, the lead was short-lived following a misplaced pass from Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams who gifted Nmecha a simple finish into an empty net to level matters in the 16th minute.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sundowns’ Cardoso defends Williams and Mokoena after Dortmund defeat </p> </p> </p><p>Teboho Mokoena was then caught in possession in midfield, and Dortmund made no mistake on the counter, with Guirassy heading home from Julian Brandt’s pinpoint cross to make it 2-1.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Dortmund extended their advantage before the break after Williams failed to deal with Brandt’s low cross. He spilled the ball into the path of Bellingham, who tapped in his first goal for the club. The German side went into the break 3-1 up after an entertaining first half.</p><p>The scoreline grew more lopsided on the hour mark when Mudau inadvertently turned a cross into his own net to make it 4-1, but Sundowns hit back just two minutes later. </p><p>Iqraam Rayners rose highest to head Mokoena’s free-kick against the upright, then reacted quickest to steer in the rebound. It was his second goal of the tournament, following his match-winner against Ulsan HD on Wednesday.</p><p>Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso made only one change to the line-up that beat Ulsan, bringing in Tashreeq Matthews for Arthur Sales. Matthews, facing his former club, was withdrawn after 70 minutes for Jayden Adams.</p><p> </p>Mothiba magic<p>Substitute Lebo Mothiba gave the Brazilians late hope with a composed finish from Kutlwano Letlaku’s assist in the 90th minute, but Dortmund held firm in the dying moments to secure all three points.</p><p>ALSO READ: Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup</p><p>The result sees Dortmund move to the top of Group F with four points from two matches, while Sundowns sit second. Attention now shifts to the other clash between Ulsan HD and Fluminense, which kicks off at midnight (SA time) on Sunday.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Borussia Dortmund F.C. Fifa Club World Cup Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (Sundowns) </p> Dortmund edge Sundowns in a seven-goal thriller	查看 3513	《公民报》	2025-06-22 02:25:39 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186458	有图 <p> Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a “more devastating” retaliation should Israel’s nine-day bombing campaign continue, saying the Islamic republic... </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Iran-Israel.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Crowds wave Iraqi, Iranian, and Lebanese flags during a protest in Al-Kadhimiya, Baghdad, Iraq on 21 June 2025. The rally was held by Iraqi resistance factions in response to Israeli airstrikes on Iran, drawing widespread condemnation. Picture: Ali Abdul Wahid / Middle East Images via AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a “more devastating” retaliation should Israel’s nine-day bombing campaign continue, saying the Islamic republic would not halt its nuclear programme “under any circumstances”.</p><p>Israel said on Saturday it had killed three more Iranian commanders in its unprecedented offensive, while Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claimed the campaign had delayed Tehran’s alleged progress towards a nuclear weapon by two years.</p><p>“We will do everything that we can do there in order to remove this threat,” Saar told the German newspaper Bild, asserting Israel would keep up its onslaught.</p>Israel-Iran conflict continues<p>Israel and Iran have traded wave after wave of devastating strikes since Israel launched its aerial campaign on 13 June, saying Tehran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon.</p><p>Iran denies seeking an atomic bomb, and on Saturday Pezeshkian said its right to pursue a civilian nuclear programme “cannot be taken away… by threats or war”.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Russia warns US against ‘military intervention’ in Iran-Israel war </p> </p> </p><p>In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian said Iran was “ready to discuss and cooperate to build confidence in the field of peaceful nuclear activities”.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“However, we do not agree to reduce nuclear activities to zero under any circumstances,” he added, according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency.</p><p>Referring to the Israeli attacks, he said: “Our response to the continued aggression of the Zionist regime will be more devastating.”</p><p>Israel’s military earlier said that a strike in Qom, south of Tehran, killed Saeed Izadi, a top Revolutionary Guards official in charge of coordination with Palestinian militant group Hamas. Two other commanders were killed overnight, it added.</p><p>Israel said it had also attacked Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site for a second time, with the UN nuclear watchdog later reporting that a centrifuge manufacturing workshop had been hit.</p><p> </p><p>US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that Tehran had a “maximum” of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes as Washington weighed whether to join Israel’s campaign.</p><p>ALSO READ: Russia warns US against ‘military intervention’ in Iran-Israel war</p>‘Not prepared to negotiate’<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Istanbul on Saturday for a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to discuss the conflict.</p><p>Top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany met Araghchi in Geneva on Friday and urged him to resume nuclear talks with the United States that had been derailed by the war.</p><p> </p><p>But Araghchi told NBC News that “we’re not prepared to negotiate with them (the Americans) anymore, as long as the aggression continues”.</p><p>Trump, dismissive of European diplomatic efforts, said he was unlikely to ask Israel to stop its attacks to get Iran back to the table.</p><p>“If somebody’s winning, it’s a little bit harder to do,” he said of Israel’s campaign.</p><p>Any US involvement would likely feature powerful bunker-busting bombs that no other country possesses to destroy an underground uranium enrichment facility in Fordo.</p><p> </p><p>Iran’s Huthi allies in Yemen on Saturday threatened to resume their attacks on US vessels in the Red Sea if Washington joined the war, despite a recent ceasefire agreement.</p><p>ALSO READ: Israelis stranded abroad start returning home amid conflict with Iran</p><p>At a Tehran hospital, Nasrin, a 39-year-old woman who gave only her first name, said she had been thrown across a room in her home by an Israeli strike.</p><p>“I just hit the wall. I don’t know how long I was unconscious. When I woke up, I was covered in blood from head to toe,” she told AFP from her hospital bed.</p><p> </p>Hundreds killed<p>A US-based NGO, the Human Rights Activists News Agency, said on Friday that based on its sources and media reports at least 657 people have been killed in Iran, including 263 civilians.</p><p>Iran’s health ministry on Saturday gave a toll of more than 400 people killed and 3 056 in the Israeli strikes.</p><p>Iran’s retaliatory strikes have killed at least 25 people in Israel, according to official figures.</p><p>ALSO READ: Iran media reports ‘massive explosion’ after Israeli drone strike on refinery</p><p>Overnight, Iran said it targeted central Israel with drones and missiles. Israeli rescuers said there were no casualties after an Iranian drone struck a residential building.</p><p>On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Israel said on Saturday that an Iranian terror plot targeting Israeli citizens had been “thwarted”.</p>‘Tired’<p>Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Directorate said more than 450 missiles had been fired at the country so far, along with about 400 drones.</p><p>In Tel Aviv, where residents have faced regular Iranian strikes for nine days, some expressed growing fatigue under the constant threat from Iran.</p><p>“In the middle of the night, we have to wake the children and take them to the shelter,” Omer, who gave only his first name, told AFP.</p><p>“They are tired all day after that,” he added, explaining he still supported Israel’s war aim of denying Iran a nuclear weapon.</p><p>Western powers have repeatedly expressed concerns about the expansion of Iran’s nuclear programme, questioning in particular the country’s accelerated uranium enrichment.</p><p>International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has said Iran is the only country without nuclear weapons to enrich uranium to 60%.</p><p>However, his agency had “no indication” of the existence of a “systematic programme” in Iran to produce a bomb.</p><p>Grossi told CNN it was “pure speculation” to say how long it would take Iran to develop weapons.</p><p>NOW READ: What Israel–Iran conflict means for South African economy</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Iran Israel Middle East </p> Iran threatens 'more devastating' response to Israel's attacks \| The Citizen	查看 6657	《公民报》	2025-06-22 02:29:44 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186457	有图 <p> Tonight"s jackpot is R500 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 21 June 2025. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Daily-Lotto-results-Saturday-21-june-2025.webp" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn onThe Citizen.</p>Daily Lotto results for 21 June 2025:<p>The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results.</p><p>03, 07, 20, 24, 27.</p><p>Here are the DrawResults & Payouts for (21/06/25):#DAILY LOTTO: 03, 07, 20, 24, 27</p><p>Congratulations to all the #winners!</p><p>Players must be 18 years or older, play responsibly. ITHUBA is the proud operator of the National Lottery. pic.twitter.com/19HW00GP6P</p>— #PhandaPushaPlay (@sa_lottery) June 21, 2025</p><p>For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit theNational Lottery website.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 21 June 2025 </p> </p> </p>How to play Daily Lotto in SA?If you are buying a ticket in-store:Pick up a betslip in any lottery store.Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick.Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards.Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw.Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket.Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize.If you are playing online:Set up a lottery accounthereand make a deposit to pay for tickets.Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select ‘Quick Pick’ to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play.Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws.Confirm and pay for your entry.What time is the Daily Lotto draw?<p>The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Is there a winner every day?<p>Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers.</p><p>Visitwww.nationallottery.co.zaand go to theHow to Play Daily Lottosection to learn more.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Daily Lotto Ithuba Lotto Results </p> Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 21 June 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 2643	《公民报》	2025-06-22 02:40:00 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186456	有图 <p> After the balloon erupted in flames, the basket carrying the passengers plummeted to the ground. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Brazil-hot-air-balloon.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>A rescue team member stands at the crash site after a hot air balloon carrying 21 people caught fire and plunged, in Praia Grande, State of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil, on 21 June 2025. Picture: Handout / Santa Catarina Fire Department / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>At least eight people were killed on Saturday when a hot air balloon with 21 passengers caught fire in southern Brazil, said the governor of Santa Catarina state, where the incident occurred.</p><p>“Eight fatalities and 13 survivors,” Governor Jorginho Mello said on X.</p>Hot air balloon erupted in flames<p>Videos taken by bystanders and carried on Brazilian television showed the moment when the balloon erupted in flames above the coastal town of Praia Grande. The weather conditions were clear.</p><p>At least 8 people died after a hot air balloon carrying 22 crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, catching fire mid-air. #PraiaGrande #Balão #Tragédia_SC pic.twitter.com/BVy6cYjLOX</p>— GeoTechWar (@geotechwar) June 21, 2025</p><p>The basket carrying the passengers plummeted dozens of metres to the ground in flames.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup </p> </p> </p><p>“We still have no information” about the condition of the survivors, a spokeswoman for Santa Catarina firefighters told AFP.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Praia Grande, on the Atlantic coast, is a popular destination for hot-air ballooning in Brazil.</p><p>The survivors were being treated in area hospitals, firefighters said.</p><p>An investigation was launched to determine the cause of the accident.</p><p>“I want to express my solidarity with the families of the victims,” Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in a statement.</p><p> </p>Fire sparked by blowtorch <p>The pilot told officials that the fire was sparked by a blowtorch in the basket, Tiago Luiz Lemos, a police official in Praia Grande, told local media.</p><p>The pilot tried to bring the balloon down as soon as the fire erupted, “and once it was close to the ground, he told the passengers to jump from the basket. But some of them couldn’t do it and the fire grew,” the official said.</p><p>One witness told the Razao newspaper that he saw “two people falling, they were on fire, the basket broke off and the balloon fell”.</p><p>It was the second fatal balloon accident in the country in just a few days. Less than a week ago, a woman died during a ride in southeastern Sao Paulo state.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: India’s civil aviation authority says 242 people on board crashed Air India plane to London</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Accidents Brazil </p> Eight dead in Brazil hot air balloon accident [VIDEOS] \| The Citizen	查看 3032	《公民报》	2025-06-22 02:59:46 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186455	有图 <p> If police officers knew they’d be on TV, they would do their best to make sure they’re not embarrassed in front of the whole nation. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BMA-border-management.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Border Management Authority (BMA) guards at the Beitbridge port of entry in Limpopo. Picture: GCIS</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Julius Malema isn’t special. Controversial rock star Marilyn Manson is also having trouble getting into the UK. One must be pretty envious of a country where border control actually means something and has the desired effect.</p><p>Our minister of home affairs has launched the awkwardly named Operation New Broom to deal with illegal immigration, but why do we need all that effort?</p><p>We have TV, we have an audience starved for good local content, and we have the knowledge that true crime makes for compelling television. If people needed rapper Xzibit to have a TV show to get their rides pimped and we need a depressing end to our Sunday night in order to uncover corruption, why not extend that energy?</p><p>ALSO READ: Home Affairs committee raises alarm over border authority underfunding</p><p>Where is our South African border show?</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Five suspects shot dead in gun battles with KZN police </p> </p> </p><p>Can you imagine? There would be no need for a Bheki Cele “stomach in – chest out” speech! If they knew they’d be on TV, the cops would make their bodies enviable just not to be embarrassed in front of the whole nation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Imagine if you then made it competitive.</p><p>Which cop busts the most border crossings this week? Though this is South Africa, so it may get to a point of which cop scores the highest bribe. Whatever. In this economy, we’ll have to take any injection to the budget. Gosh, what if we got the army involved too and made it a team sport. We can identify the most common time for immigration illegalities and have a live feed.</p><p>Our local TV doesn’t have to be relegated to dull reruns and R50 giveaways. Best of all, we already pay the cast. The extras will likely be deported so the production cost can be kept down. The newsroom can make use of the footage, so there’s a win for the station there and we’re pretty sure to win an Emmy.</p><p>If you look at the Emmy winners from the last couple of years, surely a South African illegal immigration policing show will outdo RuPaul’s Drag Race. Call the show ‘Operation New Broom’ for all I care, but please make it happen.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Home Affairs launches Operation New Broom to tackle illegal immigration</p><p>I know it’s sad to admit that we need a TV show to inspire some dedication to the work we desperately need done in the country, but if this is how it must happen then let it be so.</p><p>And you absolutely know that there will be a spin-off as well: ‘Surviving SA Cops’ – teams of illegal immigrants compete to avoid being busted. Not only will it bring in the ratings but what’s left of our intelligence services would welcome the insight into the latest tricks of the trade.</p><p>Oh South Africa, the gold mine we sit on is not just under the ground. Ninety-nine problems and we can’t make a TV show out of even one? Australian border patrol? Who cares about some Middle Eastern aunty trying to smuggle a bit of za’atar into the outback? Dog the Bounty Hunter? I don’t think anybody can take a dude who introduces himself to a bunch of school kids as Uncle Dog seriously. But South African cops? Boy oh boy, do we love ourselves a good popo story. From the police officer who was delighted to be videoed on the iPhone of the driver who pays her salary to our being treated to exquisite asynchronous marching, there’s entertainment value to law enforcement.</p><p> </p><p>That kind of stuff shouldn’t be limited to TikTok and YouTube. If it’s happening and its entertaining, then let the masses see it… and let those who are tasked with enforcing the law have whatever inspiration they require to get the job done.</p><p>If inspiration comes from being on TV, then let’s do it. What have we got to lose?</p><p>NOW READ: BMA intercepts and detains over 6 000 people trying to enter or leave SA illegally</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics border Home Affairs Police </p> SA can fix its borders with a TV show - here’s how \| The Citizen	查看 4505	《公民报》	2025-06-22 13:09:00 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186454	有图 <p> Once the plug-in hybrid"s battery runs flat, it is not all that elegant anymore. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/range-rover-evoque-p300e-road-test-front.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>The Range Rover Evoque P300e clad in Tribeca Blue paintwork. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Back in 2012, Land Rover Design teamed up with Victoria Beckham to create the Range Rover Evoque Special Edition. The SUV featured unique design elements in which the former Spice Girl had a hand in herself.</p><p>The limited run of 200 is relegated to trivial motoring history, but the aura of Posh Spice looms large. And the banter around the motoring office was rife when a plug-in hybrid Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic SE was scheduled for a week-long stay.</p><p>“Has Mrs Beckham arrived yet?” colleague Charl Bosch duly asked on the day of its arrival. He couldn’t wait to ask the follow-up question the next day: “Was spending a night with a Spice Girl everything had wished for?”</p>Range Rover Evoque very plush<p>Naughty nuances aside, the short answer to the question is yes … and no. Yes, because the SUV’s styling is suitable for the dame who openly admitted in the Netflix Beckham documentary that she took a Rolls Royce to school. And no because of the Evoque’s unladylike behaviour once the battery goes flat.</p><p>ALSO READ: Mid-range Range Rover Sport HSE shows why it is the one to have</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles: reports </p> </p> </p><p>The Evoque’s interior is elegantly finished in a combination of ebony and grained leather, piano black, Shadow Grey Ash veneer, satin chrome and soft-touch rubber. The seats are clad in a combination of black leather and grey recycled upholstery which is quite a fashionable alternative to the usual all-leather affairs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/range-rover-evoque-p300e-road-test-cabin.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Shadow Grey Ash veneer features on the centre console. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe</sub>Simplistic elegance<p>Adding to the elegance is the simplistic layout of the cabin. The only switchgear underneath the 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system is the gear lever, with steering controls and switches inside the door giving the driver control of all the functions.</p><p>In typical Range Rover style, the 10.8-inch instrument cluster is fully digital. Our tester also features the Technology Pack which adds a ClearSight interior rear-view mirror and head-up display.</p><p>Exterior highlights include slim-line Pixel LED headlights with static bending and the optional 20-inch Gloss Dark Grey alloy wheels with Diamond Turned contrast.</p><p>The ride is as elegant as the Range Rover Evoque’s styling. And the suspension as plush as you’d come to expect from the brand that builds the Range Rover and the Defender.</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Exclusively for Africa ultra luxurious Range Rover Onyx revealed</p>Ranger Rover Evoque P300e fast and frugal<p>The system total of 227kW of power and 540Nm of torque produced by the combination of a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and 80kW electric motor and 14.9kWh battery pack makes for a brisk 0 to 100km/h time of 6.4 seconds. Pure electric mode, which has a range of up to 62km, ensures an serene ride and very frugal one too. Range Rover Evoque P300e is said to only sip two litres per 100km when the battery is charged.</p><p>When the battery runs flat, the perfect duet sung between electricity and petrol instantly changes into a cacophony. Then the small petrol mill, which produces 118kW/260Nm on its own, feels underpowered. While this might not bother Victoria while she is applying blusher on her way to the studio, her husband David Beckham will certainly not approve. He is a man known for his collection of supercars after all.</p>Don’t run battery flat<p>In search of more power, the eight-speed automatic box gears down. This increases the revs and ultimately the noise from underneath the bonnet.</p><p> </p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/range-rover-evoque-p300e-road-test-rear.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Our tester rode on 20-inch alloys. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe</sub><p>As the electrical system adds 365kg over the P160 derivative that is only powered by the 1.5-litre engine, bringing the P300e’s weight up to a hefty 2 082kg, fuel consumption also starts suffering. We averaged around 6L/100km when the battery was charged, but the number jumped to 12L/100km when flat.</p><p>Like the plug-in Defender, there is no way of preserving or charging the battery through the engine. Once it’s flat you will need to plug it to charge it up again.</p>Stick to electric range<p>The bottom line is if you travel less than the claimed electric range daily, the P300e makes perfect sense. The engine offers peace of mind for any kind of range anxiety and the option of longer road trips.</p><p>Driving the Evoque on engine-power only is not something you want to be doing on a regular basis. Anything is better than that. Even listening to the Spice Girls.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics David Beckham Range Rover Road Tests Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) </p> Why Range Rover Evoque suits Victoria, but not David Beckham \| The Citizen	查看 5593	《公民报》	2025-06-22 13:15:00 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186453	有图 <p> Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is enjoying the special environment in the camp ahead of the start of the international season next weekend. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Siya-Kolisi-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Springbok captain Siya Kolisi during a recent Bok training session in Johannesburg ahead of the start of the international season next weekend.Picture: Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is happy to be back in a special environment as the world champions prepare to kick off their 2025 international campaign against the Barbarians in Cape Town this coming weekend.</p><p>The Boks are currently in camp in Johannesburg, and will be leaving for Cape Town on Sunday, where they will get into their match week preparation ahead of their non-Test against the famed invitational team, following which they welcome Italy and Georgia for their incoming series.</p>‘It is special’<p>Kolisi recently spoke about how great it feels to be back in the Bok setup, and highlighted the return of veteran lock Lood de Jager, who has been out of the team for a couple of years due to health problems and injury, as to why it is so special.</p><p>“Playing here is not forever, and somewhere along the line, it is going to end. So, we appreciate it a whole lot more when we get back in camp. When you see a guy like Lood after such a long time, it is special,” explained Kolisi.</p><p>“The hugs are just different. I don’t know how to explain it. He (De Jager) was punching me, and I asked him, ‘Why are you hitting me’, and he said, ‘Because I am excited to see you’. He was greeting everyone with a smile on his face, and he knows how it feels when you are not here.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Bok lock Lood de Jager still happy with his decision to play in Japan </p> </p> </p><p>“That is the kind of environment we have. We see the management joke with each other. It makes it a proper family, and a safe space for a lot of us. That is why we can work that hard when they push us on the field.”</p><p> </p><p> </p>All systems go<p>With almost the full squad together after various franchise finals were played over the past weekend, Kolisi said that it was all systems go in training and that the coaches were pushing them as hard as possible to get up to speed.</p><p>“Training is as hard as games, sometimes it’s even harder. Felix (Jones, assistant coach) is back, and he’s always on our case and shouting,” said Kolisi with a laugh.</p><p>“When we did the fitness test (last week), he was always pushing you to get yourself there. You try and get yourself there, and you are dead (tired) by the end of it. And then he says, ‘you did well’.</p><p>“That is all they want from us, to give our best and not worry about mistakes. Nobody makes a mistake on purpose. You play (your rugby) in safety here. They want us to play at this intensity, so they train us to get to that intensity. That is the nice thing, and I enjoy being here.”</p><p> </p><p>The Springboks will be playing their first Test in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) since 2021, when they played Argentina behind closed doors, and in front of fans since playing Australia in 2018, when they take on Italy in their second Test in July.</p>Hometown<p>It is Kolisi’s hometown, while Bok coach Rassie Erasmus was born in Despatch (just outside Gqeberha), and the captain is looking forward to playing there again.</p><p>“It is going to be good to be back in the Eastern Cape. The people there are hungry for events and things to happen, and we know how much they support us,” said Kolisi.</p><p>“Myself and coach Rassie come from there. It’s full at the airport when we get there, because people love rugby in the Eastern Cape. I have no doubt it (the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium) is going to be full when we play there.</p><p> </p><p>“It is going to be a great atmosphere of course and I am really looking forward to seeing some old friends. So hopefully more events can happen in the Eastern Cape and Gqeberha.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Lood de Jager Rassie Erasmus Siya Kolisi Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Siya Kolisi opens up about 'special' Springbok environment: 'A proper family'	查看 4360	《公民报》	2025-06-22 13:44:06 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186452	有图 <p> Is "buy now, pay later" empowering consumers, or quietly indebting them? </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Buy-now-pay-later.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Pciture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>‘Buy now, pay later’ payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation, offering interest-free instalments, bypassing traditional credit checks and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school lay-bys look prehistoric.</p><p>For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe today, split it tomorrow. For platforms, it is fintech gold. But beneath the surface of this frictionless façade lies a regulatory grey zone thick with risk, ambiguity and potential litigation, Lerato Lamola and Anél De Meyer, partners at Webber Wentzel, warn.</p><p>‘Buy now, pay later’ services allow consumers to buy things immediately and pay for them in instalments over a set period, usually without interest if payments are made on time. However, as usage of the ‘buy now, pay later’ option increases, concerns around consumer debt, regulatory arbitrage and financial exclusion also grow.</p><p>Lamola and De Meyer say the central question in South Africa is whether ‘buy now, pay later’ products fall within the jurisdiction of the National Credit Act or the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act).</p><p>ALSO READ: Credit and the law: Here are the rights you must know about</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> ‘Sad situation’: Eskom warns growing municipal debt seriously risks its sustainability </p> </p> </p>How credit is regulated in SA<p>The National Credit Regulator (NCR) is responsible for enforcing compliance with the National Credit Act, while the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is responsible for compliance with the FAIS Act.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The consumer credit environment in South Africa is governed by the National Credit Act, which regulates all credit providers and mandates affordability assessments along with other consumer protection mechanisms.</p><p>‘Buy now, pay later’ providers often argue that they are not credit providers, as their terms and conditions do not constitute a credit agreement, Lamola and De Meyer say. “They say this is because they charge no interest and operate within a very short payment cycle of four to six weeks. As a result, many ‘buy now, pay later’ firms claim exemption from the obligations they would have under the National Credit Act.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Buy now, pay later a convenient way to buy if you qualify</p>Buy now, pay later falls into regulatory void<p>According to the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG), ‘buy now, pay later’ options currently fall into a regulatory void. The NCR has taken limited action against providers, while the FSCA must still issue clear guidance.</p><p> </p><p>Therefore, Lamola and De Meyer say, consumers face reduced transparency, while there are no guaranteed recourse mechanisms and inconsistent contract terms.</p><p>The legal classification of ‘buy now, pay later’ determines the scope of regulatory obligations, Lamola and De Meyer say. “If buy now, pay later is credit, the National Credit Act mandates affordability checks, registration with the NCR and extensive disclosures.</p><p>“However, most buy now, pay later operators avoid these obligations by structuring their offerings as payment solutions or deferred billing.”</p><p>They point out that the FAIS Act regulates financial advice and intermediary services. “Buy now, pay later providers rarely claim to offer financial advice and as such, FAIS oversight is generally not invoked. This ambiguity causes a jurisdictional conflict between the NCR and FSCA, with little resolution.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Buy now, pay later good news for small businesses</p>Do consumers know enough about it?<p>In addition, they say, South Africans are often unaware of potential late fees, the implications of missed payments, or the lack of legal recourse, especially when providers collapse or change terms unilaterally.</p><p>Lamola and De Meyer point out that while legal classification remains unresolved, enforcement action against ‘buy now, pay later’ providers in South Africa has been minimal. </p><p>“In practice, the NCR’s enforcement has focused largely on traditional credit providers, while the FSCA’s mandate remains unclear in the absence of explicit statutory triggers.”</p><p> </p><p>They warn that this lack of supervisory clarity raises risks of selective compliance, where only larger players seek legal advice or act pre-emptively, while smaller or offshore providers bypass South African oversight altogether.</p><p>“In addition, without designated supervisory frameworks, enforcement becomes reactive, often occurring only after consumers are harmed.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Beware: debt is often no more than a click away</p>COFI Bill could address ‘buy now, pay later’ regulatory gaps<p>However, they say the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI Bill) is envisaged to address these regulatory gaps. “A modern regulatory regime must therefore address not only classification and jurisdiction, but also enforcement mechanisms, investigative powers and coordinated oversight, possibly through inter-agency memoranda of understanding or joint supervisory task teams.</p><p> </p><p>“Without this, regulatory gaps become systemic vulnerabilities.”</p><p>Lamola and De Meyer say South Africa’s current dual-regulator model is ill-equipped for the digital fragmentation of modern finance. “The lack of a clear buy now, pay later regulatory framework stands in contrast with jurisdictions where regulators have already expanded definitions of credit to include buy now, pay later explicitly.</p><p>“We hope that the COFI Bill will reconcile its institutional gaps and avoid regulatory arbitrage by expanding statutory definitions and enforcing consistency.”</p><p>They say it is unclear whether a platform offering ‘buy now, pay later’ options at checkout could be deemed to be providing or facilitating credit under the National Credit Act. “Retailers and marketplaces must consider whether they are indirectly exposing themselves to liability or reputational risk, especially if their partners engage in misleading conduct, impose unlawful fees, or collapse without notice.”</p><p>ALSO READ: How to build a strong credit score to unlock financial freedom</p>Verification and affordability assessments important<p>De Meyer and Lamola say one major challenge for effective ‘buy now, pay later’ regulation in South Africa lies in consumer verification and affordability assessments. “Without a robust credit history or consistent income documentation, many consumers who use these services remain invisible to traditional risk models.</p><p>“This opens the door to over-indebtedness, particularly among the underbanked. Future Buy Now Pay Later regulation must therefore account for the reality of fragmented digital footprints and low formal credit participation.</p><p>“Buy now, pay later redefined consumer finance by promising simplicity and speed, but the country risks repeating mistakes seen in unregulated microcredit booms if it fails to address its regulatory gaps.</p><p>“Global trends show that regulation can evolve in tandem with technology. By embracing reform and cross-sector collaboration, South Africa can lead in creating a safe, competitive digital finance ecosystem.”</p><p>NOW READ: Why you should use credit responsibly</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics credit debt National Credit Regulator (NCR) </p> Buy now, panic later? Why payment system might be too good to be true	查看 7792	《公民报》	2025-06-22 14:00:00 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186451	有图 <p> It would appear that the Pretoria-based team have already identified a possible replacement. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Jake-White-Bulls-axe.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Jake White, Director of Rugby at the Bulls, has led the team to three URC finals. Picture: Paul Harding/Getty Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Is Jake White’s head on the chopping block at the Bulls?</p><p>According to Afrikaans Sunday publication Rapport, the 2007 World Cup-winning coach, who has guided the Bulls to three United Rugby Championship finals without winning the trophy, has fallen out of favour with several players and coaches at Loftus Versfeld.</p><p>White joined the Bulls in 2020, initially until the end of 2023, but he extended his contract beyond his initial stay.</p><p>He helped the team win the Super Rugby Unlocked competition during Covid and also coached the side to three URC finals, against the Stormers, Glasgow and Leinster. White also oversaw the side winning the Currie Cup in 2020 and 2021.</p><p>Rapport revealed on Sunday several players and coaches in the Pretoria team’s structures are unhappy with White’s leadership. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> It’s all a load of Blue Bull </p> </p> </p><p>The publication also stated that former Lions coach Johan Ackermann could be next in line to take charge of the Bulls.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ackermann is currently employed by SA Rugby, working with the Junior Boks. The former Springbok lock previously coached the Lions in Super Rugby and guided the team to finals in 2016 and 2017.</p><p>He then coached at Gloucester in England before taking up a position in Japan. </p><p>Ackermann and current Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone worked together at the Lions, when the coach turned the team into South Africa’s strongest Super Rugby side after they struggled for years to make an impact in the competition.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Jake White </p> Jake White no longer in favour at the Bulls? — report \| The Citizen	查看 2146	《公民报》	2025-06-22 14:36:24 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186450	有图 <p> A whistleblower stated that she has submitted documented evidence of tender rigging but her efforts are being ignored. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nkabane.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane. Picture: Screenshot/ SABC YouTube</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Fresh accusations of mismanagement have been made against Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane.</p><p>The minister was this week accused of ignoring claims of corruption at the Construction Education and Training Authority (Ceta), despite documented evidence submitted by a whistleblower.</p><p>This adds to Nkabane shaky tenure a minister after she was accused of lying to parliament about Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) appointments.</p>Tender accusations <p>Nkabane is being accused of covering for Ceta CEO Malusi Shezi who a former employee believes is involved in tender rigging.</p><p>Tumiso Mphuthi turned whistleblower after she was suspended from her senior supply chain management position at Ceta two years ago.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Floyd Shivambu not on list of MK party members going to parliament </p> </p> </p><p>Mphuthi stated that she had flagged tender irregularities with Nkabane’s office, the Ceta board and a parliamentary portfolio committee, but no action has been taken.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“I have constantly been failed, and it did not make sense to me why these allegations, which are backed up with documentary evidence, are being ignored,” Mphuthi told the Sunday Times.</p><p>Her documents allegedly show that multi-million-rand tenders were granted to companies that did not submit bids.</p><p>After raising her concerns, Mphuthi was suspended and accused of 43 instances of misconduct.</p><p>“If I am guilty, why has it been two years since my suspension and they have not produced any evidence of any wrongdoing? Does that make any sense?,” a bemused Mphuthi said.</p><p> </p>Previous controversies <p>In May, Nkabane was accused of giving ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe’s son special preference in appointing him to a Seta board position.</p><p>The minster denied any political favouritism but decided to reopen the process, with the recommendation window closing on 13 June.</p><p>“No candidate was given any preference or suffered any prejudice due to political affiliation or association with any political party,” Nkabane stated during a portfolio committee sitting.</p><p>In early June, Nkabane was rebuked for appearing to chew bubble gum during a portfolio committee meeting, offering an explanation following the backlash.</p><p> </p><p>“The chair gave members permission to eat while proceedings continued. I was present, committed to answering questions,” Nkabane later stated on X.</p><p>NOW READ: ‘Gum-chewing’ minister goes viral, prompting conduct warning for South African MPs</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics higher education Minister Parliament Tender Fraud </p> Higher education minster accused of covering up tender irregularities — report \| The Citizen	查看 3109	《公民报》	2025-06-22 15:14:57 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186449	有图 <p> In KZN, in the midlands derby, Hilton got the better of Michaelhouse. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/school-rugby-22-June.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Paarl Gimnasium continued their unbeaten run this year with a thumping 80-29 win against Boland Landbou at the weekend.</p><p>Star centre Markus Muller was the standout performer. He scored five tries in the victory and also kicked nine out of 10 shots at goal.</p><p>Paarl Boys High were also victorious, winning 54-14 against Durbanville, while Rondebosch and Wynberg also ended the weekend on the winning side.</p><p>Up north in Gauteng, there were wins for St Stithians, against St John’s, and St Benedict’s while in KwaZulu-Natal, Hilton won the big midlands derby against neighbours, Michaelhouse, 29-20.</p><p>There will again be only a limited number of fixtures this coming week as the majority of schools across the country continue with their June exams. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> School rugby fixtures: Hilton host Michaelhouse, St Stithians take on St John’s </p> </p> </p>Selected results<p>Western Cape</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Boland Landbou 29 Paarl Gim 80</p><p>SACS 10 Wynberg 21</p><p>Rondebosch 28 Bishops 7</p><p>Paarl Boys High 54 Durbanville 14</p><p> </p><p>Noordvaal</p><p>St Alban’s 9 Kearsney 59</p><p>St Stithian’s 25 St John’s 21</p><p>St Benedict’s 24 CBC Boksburg 23</p><p> </p><p>KZN</p><p>Hilton 29 Michaelhouse 20</p><p>Eastern Cape</p><p>Dale 21 St Andrew’s 33</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics school sport </p> School rugby results: Paarl Gim win big, St Stithians edge St John's \| The Citizen	查看 1683	《公民报》	2025-06-22 15:48:36 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186448	有图 <p> The reality of paying your own way often gets lost in the excitement to live on your own, but you should remember these financial truths. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Leaving-the-nest.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Are you leaving the nest? Are you packing your things with a head full of dreams about how great it will be to live on your own or with friends, away from the supervision of your parents? Before you run out the door, read these harsh truths to keep in mind while you live your life of independence.</p><p>Ask any adult what it was like entering the working world or moving into their own place and they will tell you that leaving the nest was a big financial wake-up call for them, Ruhanvan Zuydam, wealth management specialist at Consult by Momentum, says.</p><p>“Not only was life vastly more expensive when no longer cushioned by the comfort and safety of your parents, but you were also forced to face the realities of adulthood such as bills, rent, groceries – and what they really cost.”</p><p>Nine times out of 10, they will also tell you that they wished someone had been honest with them about what to expect.</p><p>“Leaving school or university and joining the workforce marks an exciting but often uncertain new chapter. Many young people step into adulthood with big dreams, but little guidance on what to expect or how to build and protect their financial dreams.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Poor financial literacy about retirement costing SA and consumers millions </p> </p> </p><p>“Therefore, it is important that young people understand the harsh realities of adulthood so that they can kick off their financial futures on the right note.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: How to manage your money instead of letting it manage you</p><p>Van Zuydam shares these five hard truths about leaving the nest to keep in mind:</p>1: It costs more to live than you might think<p>The jump from student life to adulting often comes with a price shock. Rent, groceries, transportation, Wi-Fi, and unexpected expenses pile up quickly.</p><p>“Taking responsibility for your expenses can be overwhelming, but it is also a motivator to start budgeting, planning, creating a rainy-day fund and taking ownership of your financial future.”</p><p> </p>2: No one is going to advocate for you to get that career opportunity<p>In school or university, someone may have guided you or recognised your potential. “In the real world, success is not handed out but earned.</p><p>“You must speak up, ask for feedback, build networks and actively position yourself for growth. Financial independence and opportunity do not come to those who wait, but rather to those who seek them.”</p><p>ALSO READ: Welcome to adulting: what to do with your first pay cheque</p>3: The earlier you get on the books, the easier your life will be<p>Building a credit and insurance record early sets the stage for future financial ease, Van Zuydam says.</p><p> </p><p>“A solid credit history helps with everything from renting a flat to qualifying for a home loan, while some forms of insurance, such as life insurance, are often cheaper when you are younger, as you are seen as lower risk.“</p><p>Start small and let time work in your favour, is his advice.</p>4: But also, be warned: living on credit will cost you<p>Van Zuydam warns that you must never think that credit is free money.</p><p>“It is a future obligation. Living beyond your means on credit cards or loans can quickly spiral into unmanageable debt. Avoid unnecessary debt and prioritise needs over wants. If you must borrow, do so with a plan to repay in full and as quickly as possible.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Three financial literacy truths I wish I knew at 20</p>5: Most South Africans will not have enough money saved to retire comfortably<p>Do not be one of them. “Retirement may feel like a distant concern, but starting early is key. Thanks to compound interest, even small amounts saved from your first pay cheque can grow into a substantial nest egg.</p><p>“Wealth creation does not happen overnight. It takes time, discipline and commitment and the earlier you start, the better.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics credit score financial education financial stress </p> Leaving the nest? Here are 5 harsh financial truths to remember	查看 4407	《公民报》	2025-06-22 16:00:00 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186447	有图 <p> Felix Jones is back with the Springboks after an ill fated spell as assistant coach with England, and is eager to make a difference. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Felix-Jones-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones oversees players during a training session in Johannesburg ahead of the start of the international season.Picture: Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones is excited to be back with the team and is looking forward to helping them continue to improve as they build towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.</p><p>Jones was a key member of the Boks‘ double World Cup winning campaigns in Japan and France, but chose to leave at the end of 2023 due to personal reasons, with his family at the time based in Ireland.</p><p>He was then brought into the England coaching system under Steve Borthwick, but unfortunately things didn’t work out.</p><p>With Jones available again, Bok coach Rassie Erasmus was quick to snap him back up earlier this year, and he faced the media last week for the first time since his return to the Bok camp.</p><p>“It’s been really exciting. I get to work with coaches with whom I have a strong relationship. I’m learning a lot from the way they (the Boks) have evolved. From 2019 to 2023 I watched the team change and evolve over that time and coming back in now I can see it has continued,” said Jones.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Siya Kolisi opens up about ‘special’ Springbok environment: ‘A proper family’ </p> </p> </p><p>“That’s one of the great strengths of this group, they never stand still. They are constantly looking to improve, and that’s one of the most exciting things for me coming back in.”</p><p> </p><p> </p>Different environment<p>Having experienced a different team environment in the UK, before joining the Boks in 2019 and after leaving, albeit over a short period, Jones was asked about some of the similarities and differences he had experienced between other teams and the Boks.</p><p>“The similarities are that all the players are extremely driven at this level. Anyone that plays international rugby, because they are talented and they have a work ethic and approach to how they conduct themselves. So that is the same,” explained Jones.</p><p>“But probably the biggest difference with South Africa in my experience is the diversity with which we call upon people. People from different parts of the country, from different backgrounds, some that are playing rugby in different countries.</p><p>“So that’s the biggest difference. That we are able to draw upon those different sources, if I can call it that, and trying to boil it all down to one thing is a challenge. But it is also one of the great strengths, and when you get it right it can be quite special.”</p><p> </p><p>Jones will likely add plenty to a stacked Bok coaching group, with Erasmus, Deon Davids, Mzwandile Stick and Daan Human having all been together since 2018, and Tony Brown, Jerry Flannery and Duane Vermeulen all new arrivals since 2023.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics England rugby team Rassie Erasmus sa rugby Springboks (Bokke/Boks) </p> Felix Jones: 'Exciting Boks constantly looking to improve'	查看 3312	《公民报》	2025-06-22 16:01:00 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186446	有图 <p> The United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran with the latter responding with strikes on targets in Israel. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Israel-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Israeli security forces and first responders gather at the site of an Iranian strike that hit a residential neighbourhood in the Ramat Aviv area in Tel Aviv on June 22, 2025. AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>President Donald Trump said the US military carried out strikes Sunday on three Iranian nuclear sites and that Tehran “must now agree to end this war”, following days of speculation over whether the United States would join its ally Israel’s bombing campaign.</p><p>As the Iran-Israel war entered its 10th day, here are the latest developments:</p>US intervention<p>Trump said the US military carried out a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.</p><p>“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform, referring to Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz.</p><p>“A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site,” Fordo, he said, adding the planes were safely out of Iranian airspace and on the way home.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Iran threatens ‘more devastating’ response to Israel’s attacks </p> </p> </p><p>Iranian media said the Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites were hit.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ahead the US strikes, The New York Times and specialist plane tracking sites said American B-2 stealth bombers had left a base in the United States and flown across the Pacific.</p><p>The B-2 can carry America’s heaviest payloads, including the bunker-busting GBU-57 — the only weapon capable of destroying Iran’s deeply buried nuclear facility in Fordo.</p><p>Trump said that, after the strikes, Iran “must now agree to end this war”, insisting that under no circumstances should Iran possess a nuclear weapon.</p><p>Israel raised its alert level after the strikes, permitting only essential activities until further notice, the military announced.</p><p> </p>Iran says US attacks ‘outrageous’<p>Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, condemnedthe US attacks and said his country had the right to defend its sovereignty.</p><p>“The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences,” the foreign minister wrote on X, describing the attacks as “lawless and criminal”.</p><p>“In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defence, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people.”</p><p>Iran’s foreign ministry said in a separate statement Washington “will stop at no illegality or crime” to support Israel.</p><p> </p>Iran and Israel exchange missile salvos<p>Iran’s armed forces said they targeted multiple sites in Israel including Ben Gurion airport, after US attacks on key nuclear sites.</p><p>The targets included the airport, a “biological research centre”, logistics bases and various layers of command and control centres, it said, quoted by Fars news agency.</p><p>IRNA news agency said 40 missiles were fired in the “20th wave” of Iranian strikes.</p><p>At least 23 people were hurt and police said at least three impacts were reported.</p><p> </p><p>“Houses here were hit very, very badly,” Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai told reporters at the scene. “Fortunately, one of them was slated for demolition and reconstruction, so there were no residents inside.</p><p>“Those who were in the shelter are all safe and well. The damage is very, very extensive, but in terms of human life, we are okay.”</p><p>The Israeli military said it had launched its own fresh waves of strikes in western Iran and in Qom, south of Tehran, IRNA reported four Revolutionary Guard members were killed in strikes on a military base in the north of the city.</p>UN nuclear watchdog says ‘no increase’ in radiation<p>The UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency said it had not detected any increase in radiation levels at key nuclear sites in Iran following the US strikes.</p><p> </p><p>“Following attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran… the IAEA can confirm that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time,” the watchdog said on X.</p><p>The UN body’s head, Rafael Grossi, said the IAEA would hold an “emergency meeting” at the organisation’s headquarters in Vienna on Monday in response to the US strikes.</p><p>© Agence France-Presse</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Donald Trump Iran Israel United States of America (USA/US) </p> US joins Israel-Iran conflict with overnight bombing campaign \| The Citizen	查看 4853	《公民报》	2025-06-22 16:36:52 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186445	有图 <p> "We had one season playing our style of football and we didn"t make one single mistake. Today we made two mistakes on build-ups," said Cardoso. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/B0D8A5424-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup press conference at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, USA on 20 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has leapt to the defence of Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena following his side’s spirited 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F encounter at the TQL Stadium on Saturday night.</p> Sundowns’ dream start<p>The Brazilians made a dream start when Lucas Ribeiro opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a sensational solo run from the halfway line before calmly past Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.</p><p>ALSO READ: Dortmund edge Sundowns in a seven-goal thriller</p><p>However, the lead was short-lived after a misplaced pass by Williams handed Felix Nmecha a simple finish to equalise five minutes later.</p><p>In the 34th minute, Mokoena was caught in possession in a dangerous area, allowing Dortmund to break forward, with Serhou Guirassy heading home from Julian Brandt’s cross to put the German side 2-1 up. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> OPINION: Time to move on from the Williams-Khune debate </p> </p> </p><p>Dortmund struck again before the break through Jobe Bellingham who capitalised on a handling error by Williams to make it 3-1 going into half time.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“We had one season playing our style of football and we didn’t make one single mistake. Today we made two mistakes on build-ups,” said Cardoso.</p><p>“I supported them at half-time. Most of my talk was to support the players and I sat on their side and told them let’s go together because it would have been very easy to penalise a player like Teboho.</p><p>“But how can I penalise a player like him that has an intention to do well but the level of pressure is much higher in games like these. I supported the boys and there’s no other way.”</p><p>Things went from bad to worse on the hour mark when Khuliso Mudau inadvertently turned a low cross into his own net, seemingly ending any hopes of a Sundowns comeback at 4-1.</p><p> </p>The fightback<p>Impressively, goals from Iqraam Rayners and substitute Lebo Mothiba gave Cardoso’s men a lifeline and ensured a nervy finish against the Bundesliga outfit, who just about held on for the win.While visibly disappointed with the result, Cardoso praised his side’s character, particularly in the second half.</p><p>“I know that South Africans asked for shoe shine and piano which is beautiful football and for us to be loyal to our identity. I think today we saw that at the highest level,” Cardoso concluded.</p><p>“This is a message to South Africa to really highlight the level of football that Sundowns plays and not destroy because there’s a lot of destruction around us but we’re tough.</p><p>ALSO READ: Pirates deal for AmaZulu winger confirmed</p><p> </p><p>“We need to obviously look forward to the next competition because we understand that we can compete with these kinds of teams and that is the perspective that will take into the next match.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Fifa Club World Cup Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (Sundowns) Ronwen Williams Teboho Mokoena </p> Sundowns' Cardoso defends Williams and Mokoena after defeat	查看 3643	《公民报》	2025-06-22 16:51:43 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186444	有图 <p> Cape Town continues to be a haven for high-end property as international investors seek beauty and stability. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cape-Town.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: iStock</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The lifestyles of the rich and the famous have no better setting than the opulent streets of Clifton.</p><p>To rubber stamp the suburb’s position as the premier location for wealthy property owners, a record-breaking purchase was been sealed.</p><p>Cape Town’s property market continues to thrive, with industry experts attributing the city’s appeal to its overall “value proposition”.</p>Luxury Clifton home<p>A five-bedroom apartment along Clifton’s 1<sup>st</sup> Beach has reportedly just been purchased for a whopping R145 million.</p><p>The property is furnished with the highest quality finishings and offers the mesmeric views of the ocean that are synonymous with the Atlantic Seaboard.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Youth month: Young creators get a spot on the wall in Joburg </p> </p> </p><p>Lance Cohen of Lance Real Estate secured the deal, revealing that the buyer was a former South African living in Monaco.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Cohen told the Sunday Times that the sale represented the “record for the highest price paid for an apartment sold in South Africa,” claiming the previous record was R120 million.</p><p>The average asking price of homes currently on the market in Clifton range between R30 million and R60 million, making this sale an eye-catching purchase.</p><p>Other properties currently being marketed by Cohen include a six-bedroom house in Fresnaye for R75 million and R95 million four-bedroom house also located in Fresnaye.</p><p>Cohen could break his Clifton record again if a five-bedroom house currently for sale sells for its asking price of R160 million. </p><p> </p>Cape Town very attractive <p>While the sale may represent the highest paid for an apartment, South Africa’s most expensive home was reportedly sold for roughly R700 million in 2023.</p><p>Known as Casablanca, an eight bedroom and 13-bathroom Camps Bay colossus is believed to have fetched a cool US$35 million. </p><p>The Residential Property Price Index released by Stats SA earlier in June shows Cape Town over 10 index points higher than Johannesburg.</p><p>For first time property sales and resold properties, Cape Town is ahead of Johannesburg by almost 15 and 13 index points, respectively.</p><p> </p><p>Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO John Lawson credits this to the Mother City’s overall functionality. </p><p>“The gaping disparity mirrors a similar trend in municipal infrastructure development and service delivery, with property investors favouring Cape Town’s value proposition,” stated Lawson.</p><p>NOW READ: 8 tips for investing in South African commercial property</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cape Town Johannesburg property Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) </p> Record breaking Clifton apartment: Here is how much it sold for — report \| The Citizen	查看 3098	《公民报》	2025-06-22 17:34:27 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186443	有图 <p> First winter months round of this year"s series promised action and delivered the heat. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SATC-Van-Rooyen-10.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Michael van Rooyen (Gazoo Racing Toyota Corolla) extended his South African Touring Car championship at Zwartkops on Saturday. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Great weather and excellent on-track action greeted spectators at the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria on Saturday, when the venue hosted round four of the National Extreme Festival Presented By Coca-Cola.</p>Touring Cars<p>Top billing belonged to the South African Touring Car championship brigade, with 22 cars facing the starter.</p><p>Race one went to Keegan Campos (Campos Transport BMW 128ti), chased to the flag by Michael van Rooyen (Gazoo Racing Toyota Corolla), Julian van der Watt (Chemical Logistics Volkswagen Golf GTI) and Nathi Msimanga (Gazoo Racing Toyota Corolla).</p><p>Race two was red-flagged almost immediately when the Chemical Logistics BMW 128it of Andrew Schofield and the Campos BMW 128it made brutal contact at the turn two hairpin.</p><p>ALSO READ:National Extreme Festival gives it its all at Aldo Scribante</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> General Motors unleashes 900kW Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X </p> </p> </p><p>Both Campos and Schofield got their vehicles out of the sand trap and, with a brand new race declared, could rejoin the grid.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The new race then ended behind the safety car under double waved yellow flags after Siyabonga Mankonkwana went off in the ultra-fast turn one and parked his Investchem Toyota Corolla deep in the sand trap.</p><p>After all of which van Rooyen won, followed by Saood Variawa (Gazoo Racing Toyota Corolla), van der Watt and Msimanga.</p>SupaCup<p>The first SupaCup heat was won by Jonathan Mogotsi (Volkswagen Genuine Parts SupaPolo), leading home Jason Loosemore (Astron Energy Volkswagen SupaPolo), Tate Bishop (ANGRi Volkswagen SupaPolo) and Charl Visser (Charl Engineering Volkswagen SupaPolo).</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Supacup-Mogotsi-2-5.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Jonathan Mogotsi (Volkswagen Genuine Parts SupaPolo) won both of Saturday’s SupaCup races. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>Mogotsi won the next race as well, chased over the line by Bishop, Loosemore and Visser.</p><p> </p>Polo Cup<p>The Astron Energy Polo Cup category tackled three race heats on the day, making Dunlop tyre conservation a vital part of drivers’ strategy.</p><p>Rory Atkinson (Industry Petroleum) won race one from Mohammed Karodia (Fast 5), Hannes Scheepers (Dainfern Dental) and Dhivyen Naido (Production X).</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Polo-Cup-Atkinson-1-8.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Rory Atkinson (Industry Petroleum) won all three of the Astron Energy Polo Cup races. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>Atkinson won race two as well, this time ahead of Karodia, Judd Bertholdt (Rookie Cup) and Roshaan Goodman (Upward Spiral).</p><p>Race three was red-flagged on the opening lap when four cars spun off in the hairpin and got stuck.</p><p> </p><p>Everybody managed to rejoin though, and the race went to Atkinson, holding off Karodia, Tyler Robinson (AF Fans) and Goodman.</p>Supercars<p>Jonathan du Toit (Trans Africa Racing Lamborghini Huracan) won the first Dunlop Extreme Supercar race ahead of Charl Arangies (Stradale Porsche 911 GT3 R), Gianni Giannoccaro (G&H Transport Nissan GT-R) and Kris Budnik (Bucketlist Components Dodge Viper).</p><p>In the process, du Toit set the day’s quickest overall lap time of 59.67 seconds.</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Supercars-Du-Toit-2-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Jonathan du Toit (Trans Africa Racing Lamborghini Huracan) won all three Dunlop Extreme Supercar races. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>Arangies parked the Porsche on the warm-up lap of race two, leaving du Toit to win again, followed by Giannoccaro, Paul Hill (Kalex Audi R8 GT3) and Budnik.</p><p> </p><p>Du Toit made it a full house by winning race three as well, ahead of a returning Arangies, Giannocarro and Ricky Giannocarro (G&H Transport Mercedes-AMG GT3).</p>Two-wheels<p>Multiple Superbike champion Clinton Seller (King Price) led the opening SunBet Kawasaki ZX10 Masters Cup from lights to flag, finishing ahead of Damion Purificati (Amulgum Welding), Jayson Lamb (Tyremart East London) and Hein McMahon (K9 Law).</p><p>Seller won race two easily as well, followed by Purificati, Greame van Breda (Stefanutti Stocks) and McMahon.</p>MSA4<p>The all-new Investchem MSA4 single-seater category made its long-awaited debut, with 14 of the one-litre turbocharged Volkswagen-powered cars on the grid.</p><p> </p><p>Former Formula Ford racer KC Ensor-Smith (African Heating) took the race one victory, chased to the flag by Shrien Naidoo (Production X), Renzo Ribiero (Metal Used Spares) and Nicolas van Weely (Investchem).</p><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MSA4-KC-Ensor-Smith-2-6-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><sub>Former Formula Ford racer KC Ensor-Smith (African Heating) took two of the three Investchem MSA4 single-seater races. Photograph: Dave Ledbitter.</sub></p><p>Ensor-Smith won race two as well, followed by Ribiero, Adriaan Nel (SignFactory) and Liam Polome (Red Dot).</p><p>Race three went to Mikeil Bezuidenhout (Corsa Dei Gemelli), ahead of Karabo Malemela (KMFT Morita), Polome and Ensor-Smith.</p>Volkswagen Rookie Cup<p>The first Volkswagen Rookie Cup, in which all drivers uses standard Polo Vivo GTs, went to Josh Moore (BPW Puma), ahead of Christopher Tait (Sportex), Mauro da Luz (Retail) and Uzair Khan (TSS).</p><p>Tait won race two ahead of Moore, Da Luz and Khan.</p>Toyota GR Cup<p>The Toyota Gazoo Cup Racing brigade again produced top spectacle, with close racing in all three classes.</p><p>GR driving instructor Devon Scott (GR Yaris) took the opening dealership Cup race from Mario da Sousa (GR Corolla),Werner Venter (GR Corolla) and Paul de Vos (GR Corolla).</p><p>Scott, da Sousa and Venter filled the Dealership Cup race two podium as well, followed by.</p><p>Nadil Abdool (SuperSport) took both media event victories, leading home Phuti Mpayane (TimesLive) on both occasions, with Kyle Kock (CAR Magazine) placing third in race one and The Citizen‘s Charl Bosch in race two.</p><p>The first GR86 race went to Jason Coetzee, ahead of Kent Swartz, Khya Nggenya and Justin Rogers.</p><p>Coetzee won race two as well, chased by Swartz, Nggenya and Brandon van der Walt.</p>Next up<p>The next round of the National Extreme Festival will be at the East London Grand Prix on 19 July.</p><p>ALSO READ:Kyalami shows its teeth to National and Regional Extreme Festivals</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Motoring News Motorsport racing </p> National Extreme Festival gives the Zwartkops faithful their wish	查看 7537	《公民报》	2025-06-22 18:45:08 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186442	有图 <p> Why is Williams judged by a different standard? The time has come to stop framing Williams’ performances against Khune’s legacy. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TL_1219144-scaled.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Ronwen Williams and Itumeleng Khune during a training session at University of Johannesburg Grounds on September 01, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Ronwen Williams will likely be the first to admit that his performance against Borussia Dortmund at the FIFA Club World Cup wasn’t his finest. He made costly errors, one leading to Felix Nmecha’s equaliser and another contributing to Jobe Bellingham’s goal.</p>Tired comparisons to Khune<p>The 4-3 defeat to the German giants has opened the floodgates of criticism on social media. While the scrutiny comes with the territory for a player of his stature, the familiar and tired comparisons to Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune have resurfaced yet again.</p><p>ALSO READ: Sundowns’ Cardoso defends Williams and Mokoena after Dortmund defeat</p><p>Why is it that every time Williams makes a mistake, Khune’s name is dragged into the debate? It’s an unproductive and frankly lazy narrative. The two are shaped by different football philosophies and under entirely different circumstances.</p><p>No top goalkeeper, past or present, is immune to errors. The nature of the position means that their mistakes are magnified. However, what often goes unacknowledged is that the modern game places goalkeepers under far more pressure due to the emphasis on playing out from the back.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sundowns’ Cardoso defends Williams and Mokoena after Dortmund defeat </p> </p> </p><p>Sundowns, like many top sides around the world, requires the goalkeeper to act as a playmaker from deep. While the system is progressive, it comes with risk. Williams is not alone in being exposed by it. The likes of Manchester City’s Ederson and Liverpool’s Alisson Becker, who are widely regarded as among the world’s best, have also made several high-profile errors for the same reason, but their overall quality is never in question.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>So why is Williams judged by a different standard? The time has come to stop framing Williams’ performances against Khune’s legacy. They are different players in different contexts. More importantly, South African football needs to move past individual comparisons and start asking the right questions.</p>Are we developing the next generation?<p>What does the future of Bafana Bafana’s goalkeeping look like after Williams? Just as the national team leaned heavily on Khune for years, there now appears to be a similar reliance on Williams. Are we developing the next generation?</p><p>Khune was a joy to watch in his prime and often unbeatable. Williams also has shown his class at club and international level and both have made mistakes.Rather than circulating clips of their errors to score points in a tired debate, perhaps it’s time to shift the conversation to what really matters, and that is the succession plan.</p><p>Ronwen Williams will likely be the first to admit that his performance against Borussia Dortmund at the FIFA Club World Cup wasn’t his finest. He made costly errors, one leading to Felix Nmecha’s equaliser and another contributing to Jobe Bellingham’s goal.</p><p> </p><p>The 4-3 defeat to the German giants has opened the floodgates of criticism on social media. While the scrutiny comes with the territory for a player of his stature, the familiar and tired comparisons to Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune have resurfaced yet again.</p><p>Why is it that every time Williams makes a mistake, Khune’s name is dragged into the debate? It’s an unproductive and frankly lazy narrative. The two are shaped by different football philosophies and under entirely different circumstances.</p>No goalkeeper is immune to errors<p>No top goalkeeper, past or present, is immune to errors. The nature of the position means that their mistakes are magnified. However, what often goes unacknowledged is that the modern game places goalkeepers under far more pressure due to the emphasis on playing out from the back.</p><p>Sundowns, like many top sides around the world, requires the goalkeeper to act as a playmaker from deep. While the system is progressive, it comes with risk. Williams is not alone in being exposed by it. The likes of Manchester City’s Ederson and Liverpool’s Alisson Becker, who are widely regarded as among the world’s best, have also made several high-profile errors for the same reason, but their overall quality is never in question.</p><p> </p><p>So why is Williams judged by a different standard? The time has come to stop framing Williams’ performances against Khune’s legacy. They are different players in different contexts. More importantly, South African football needs to move past individual comparisons and start asking the right questions.</p><p>What does the future of Bafana Bafana’s goalkeeping look like after Williams? Just as the national team leaned heavily on Khune for years, there now appears to be a similar reliance on Williams. Are we developing the next generation?</p><p>ALSO READ: OPINION: Cardoso’s Zwane U-Turn raises more questions than answers</p><p>Khune was a joy to watch in his prime and often unbeatable. Williams also has shown his class at club and international level and both have made mistakes.Rather than circulating clips of their errors to score points in a tired debate, perhaps it’s time to shift the conversation to what really matters, and that is the succession plan.</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Itumeleng Khune Kaizer Chiefs F.C (AmaKhosi/Chiefs) Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (Sundowns) Ronwen Williams </p> Time to move on from the Williams-Khune debate	查看 5927	《公民报》	2025-06-22 18:58:57 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186441	有图 <p> Floyd Shivambu had earlier stated that he would not immediately form a new party but said the response to the idea has been positive. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Shivambu-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p>Former MK Party SG Floyd Shivambu. Picture: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Floyd Shivambu has made a public appeal for progressive volunteers just a day after his parliamentary list snub.</p><p>After being removed as uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Secretary General, Shivambu was expected to be sent to serve in parliament, but was left off the list of names announced by the party on Saturday. </p><p>Shivambu said on Thursday that he would not be leaving the MK Party or forming a new political party, but instead would engage with community leaders on a possible way forward.</p>Volunteers wanted<p>In a video address posted on Sunday morning, Shivambu spoke of the positive response he had received since his announcement on Thursday.</p><p>“We want to take this opportunity to convey our most sincere thankfulness and gratitude to the millions of South Africans for the messages of solidarity and support that we received after the press conference on Thursday,” said Shivambu.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Floyd Shivambu not on list of MK party members going to parliament </p> </p> </p><p>He continued by suggesting the appetite for another political option was strong, and said he would be widening the consultative process.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“There were a lot of who came to us to say they want to volunteer in the process of asking the people of South Africa whether we should establish a political party, and if we do so, what values should define that particular party,” he stated.</p><p>Shivambu encouraged his followers to follow the links in the video to register for his database of willing volunteers.</p><p>Thank you to the people of South Africa and everyone who’s shown interest in the establishment of a new political movement in South Africa. </p><p>We humbly request those who want to be part of this process to submit their details via this WhatsApp text number +27 (78) 439-9052 or… pic.twitter.com/uhQQrC3PaZ</p>— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) June 22, 2025</p>Another political party needed?<p>The former EFF member previously said he would not return to the red berets or join the ANC, preferring to forge a new progressive path.</p><p> </p><p>“It is a process which is aimed at consolidating the voice of unity, the voice of progressive voices here in South Africa in pursuit of progressive change for the benefit of the black majority, and Africans in particular, for the total emancipation of black people,” he concluded.</p><p>However, questions have been asked about whether another political party on the ballot is what the country needs.</p><p>Political analyst Sanet Solomon said the political sphere was already too congested and a focus on efficient execution of basic functions would be preferred. </p><p>“What South Africa currently needs is service delivery, good governance, accountable leaders, and capable state institutions,” Solomon told The Citizen this week.</p><p> </p><p>NOW READ: Does South Africa need a political party led by Floyd Shivambu?</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics African National Congress (ANC) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Floyd Shivambu uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> Shivambu makes public appeal for progressive volunteers \| The Citizen	查看 3605	《公民报》	2025-06-22 19:15:05 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word
3186440	有图 <p> "(It says) ‘Wherever the money is good, I go,’" Josephs told the Soccerbeat Podcast. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Paseka-Mako-Orlando-Pirates-Kaizer-Chiefs.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p>Paseka Mako has been accused of having no ambition after reportedly signing for Kaizer Chiefs. Picture: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix</p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has hit out at Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane for joining Kaizer Chiefs.</p><p>ALSO READ: Time to move on from the Willaims-Khune debate</p><p>Mako and Monyane are free agents after being released by the Buccaneers. And they have reportedly already agreed deals to join Amakhosi.</p>‘These boys have no hope’<p>“(It says) ‘Wherever the money is good, I go,’” Josephs told the Soccerbeat Podcast.</p><p>“I wanted to make a video for the boys to say thanks for the contribution to the season. They really helped us (Pirates).</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Tributes pour in for sports broadcaster Phumlani Msibi </p> </p> </p><p>“But when I saw where they went … these boys have no hope, no ambition.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Amakhosi did win the Nedbank Cup at the end of last season, their first trophy in ten years. But they also finished tenth in the Betway Premiership. Pirates finished as runners-up to Mamelodi Sundowns, and won the MTN8. </p><p>The Buccaneers also lost in the final of the Nedbank Cup to Chiefs, and reached the semifinals of the Caf Champions League. </p>Chiefs departures<p>Chiefs are yet to officially announce any new signings as they prepare for a pre-season camp in the Netherlands. The Soweto giants have already confirmed that defender Edmilson Dove, midfielders Njabulo Blom and Sabelo Radebe and striker Rango Chivaviro are leaving the club at the end of this month. </p><p>ALSO READ: Cardoso defends Williams and Mokoena after Dortmund defeat</p><p> </p><p>Apart from Mako and Monyane, Chiefs have also been linked with signing the likes of Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele, Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro, and Bafana forward Percy Tau. </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Betway Premiership Kaizer Chiefs F.C (AmaKhosi/Chiefs) MTN8 Nedbank Cup Orlando Pirates F.C. (Pirates/Buccaneers) </p> ‘No ambition’ Josephs blasts ex-Pirates duo for moving to Chiefs	查看 2358	《公民报》	2025-06-22 19:24:32 2025-06-22 21:03:49	word

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