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World Cup 2026: Goalkeeper Ricardo Goss backs Bafana Bafana to bounce back against Czech Republic

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Bafana arrived at the World Cup with high confidence. They were drawn against co-host Mexico for the tournament’s opening match at the Azteca Stadium – a repeat of the 2010 opening clash on home soil. However, they struggled ... “We learn and move on ... .
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Kaya 959 unveils 'Fresh' new line-up

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Kaya 959 has unveiled a refreshed programming schedule that includes the arrival of DJ Fresh on its breakfast show, new talent acquisitions and the return of a familiar voice to the station ... seanne.rall@iol.co.za. IOL .
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Portugal leads the way as Group K prepares for the 2026 World Cup

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Group K features a mix of seasoned veterans and newcomers at the 2026 World Cup. Portugal is aiming for its best performance at the global showpiece since the 1966 tournament, when the team was led by Eusébio ... Portugal . The Favourites. Head coach ... .
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Future Springboks: Rassie Erasmus unveils next generation to face Barbarians

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
The youthful tinge to the Springboks team to play the Barbarians, and especially the SA 'A' side to host Zimbabwe, will give viewers a preview of what the Boks could look like post the 2027 World Cup ... "These are the guys you see in the SA 'A' team ... .
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Has the retirement industry underestimated inflation risk?

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
The South African Reserve Bank's higher-for-longer interest rate outlook and revised inflation expectations have sharpened a critical challenge for retirement savers and funds ... The danger of anchoring ... The 70-year horizon ... The retirement minefield.
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URC final: Victor Matfield credits Johan Ackermann for instilling overseas belief in Bulls ahead of Leinster

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Bulls legend Victor Matfield believes a potent weapon for the Bulls in Friday night’s URC final against Leinster (kick-off 8.30pm) is the team’s newfound belief that they can perform overseas ... That is special,” Matfield said ... Nacewa said ... .
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Chasing Lionel Messi's ghost: Does Cristiano Ronaldo need a World Cup to seal his legacy?

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
COMMENT. As the 2026 Fifa World Cup takes over the global sporting world over the next month, football fans are asking a familiar question. Does Cristiano Ronaldo need to win the trophy on July 19 to be called a true GOAT? ... Yet, football has changed.
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World Bank and African Development Bank's Mission 300: Early milestone in electrification

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
So far, Mission 300, which plans to raise $500bn for the electrification drive by 2030, has seen 30 countries out of 48 sign Compacts to enable its goals ... Burkina Faso, Gabon, Rwanda, Uganda, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic.
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Erling Haaland hits double as brilliant Norway mark Fifa World Cup return with four-goal rout

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway brushed aside Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday, marking the nation's return to a major international tournament after a 26-year absence with an authoritative victory ... .
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From Athlone to the X Games: Jean-Marc Johannes

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
South African skateboarding icon Jean-Marc Johannes has officially broken new ground on the world stage, rewriting history books with an unforgettable debut at the prestigious DBKU International X Games in Malaysia ... View this post on Instagram ... IOL .
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Closing in on Klose, Ronaldo and Messi Kylian Mbappe was made for the Fifa World Cup

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
There are players who dominate club football, and then there are those who seem engineered specifically for the grandest international stage. Kylian Mbappé continues to prove he belongs emphatically in the latter category ... .
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Concerns over the rushed Coalitions Bill ahead of 2026 municipal elections

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Civil group society My Vote Counts (MVC) wrote to Hlabisa, expressing concern that the government intends to rush the bill ahead of the local government elections on November 4. The letter was endorsed by organisations such as Black Sash and Planact.
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Remembering 1976: DA leader inspires youth to take charge of their future

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
The Democratic Alliance has urged South Africans to honour the legacy of 1976 youth by taking charge of their future ... He urged today’s youth to emulate them and not allow the government of the day to shape their future without them.
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Magnificent Lionel Messi hits hat-trick against Algeria to equal all-time goals record

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 Fifa World Cup goals, as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0 ... AFP .
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EXCLUSIVE | Gary Mabbutt believes Thomas Tuchel's bold selections can end 60 years of English pain

Independent online (SA) 17 Jun 2026
Tottenham Hotspur and England legend Gary Mabbutt believes the Three Lions possess a genuine chance of ending their 60-year World Cup hoodoo in North America, pointing to the shrewd leadership of manager Thomas Tuchel ... England and Spain." ... .
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