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The youth of 1976 marched for a future but in 2026 young people are fighting just to get through the day

A young Johannesburg man says grief, rage and suicidal thoughts nearly broke him, while experts warn one in seven young South Africans now claims for a mental health condition.
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Every year South Africans commemorate June 16 by remembering the courage of the young people who challenged apartheid's education system in 1976, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics.
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The first weekend of Fifa World Cup action did not disappoint, with Morocco earning a statement 1-1 draw with Brazil before Germany put seven past Curacao and the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan.
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Protesters shut shops despite owners being South African

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Women and children first as Malawians head home 

After spending almost a month at Durban's Sherwood Hall, Malawian nationals have started boarding buses to return home.

Etwatwa man builds free app to help youth find work

Banele Mgwevu from Etwatwa built a free phone app using artificial intelligence to help unemployed young South Africans find work and practise for job interviews.

Ndebele throne battle opens up as King Makhosonke dies

The death of King Makhosonke Mabhena leaves big questions about whether King Mbusi Mabhoko will ever return the whole Ndebele throne to the Manala house, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Royal Mzansi. 

Artists ignore ANC warnings to play at political rally

KwaZulu-Natal artists are taking performance slots for a Democratic Alliance rally after African National Congress leaders warned them to show loyalty during its dark days.

Johannesburg nanny bakes rusks to beat rising living costs

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Podcast: Are South Africans really xenophobic?

Rob Rose, Zukile Majova and Africa Confidential's Patrick Smith ask whether South Africa's xenophobia crisis is real, misread, or a government distraction.

Fans blast short Tyla performance at Fifa World Cup

Angry South African fans slammed the World Cup broadcast after singer Tyla got very short screen time during the opening Bafana Bafana match on Thursday.

Fuel tax grab shrinks July price cuts

South African motorists will get smaller fuel price cuts on 1 July because the government is ending tax relief and bringing back full pump taxes.

South Africa has R250 billion for green projects but struggles to spend it

South Africa has secured nearly $14 billion in climate finance to support its shift away from coal. But much of the money is still waiting to be used because projects are not ready.

KZN news bites: DA teams up with ANC to defeat IFP in Pongola council vote

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.