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Limpopo’s top police officials are overseeing investigations into the deaths of German shipping heiress Caroline von Rantzau (pictured) and a family financial manager, who were found dead less than 24 hours apart at the Leeuwfontein hunting reserve.
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German shipping heiress, finance manager died by suicide at Limpopo farm, family confirms
- German shipping heiress Caroline von Rantzau, 26, and her financial manager Arno Koën, 44, died by suicide at Leeuwfontein Safaris hunting farm in Limpopo.
- The Von Rantzau family confirmed no foul play is suspected and is cooperating with police investigations.
- Police confiscated a licensed rifle and pistol from the scene and have opened inquest dockets.
US President Donald Trump.
US-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action
- The US and Iran agreed to an immediate and permanent end to military operations, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for 19 June in Switzerland.
- US President Donald Trump authorised the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US naval blockade, ending more than three months of conflict that began in late February.
- The deal reportedly includes the release of up to $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during a 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement.
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero.
Dada Morero ousted as ANC Gauteng municipal intervention convenor
- Dada Morero was removed as ANC Gauteng local government intervention convenor less than two weeks after his appointment in early June.
- He was replaced by Nathi Congwane, with reports suggesting complaints arose about Morero holding other mayors accountable while serving as Johannesburg mayor himself.
- The appointment was reportedly made unilaterally by ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, a known ally of Morero.
The Tipping Point.
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Essay | June ’76: The tipping point
- The Soweto Uprising on 16 June 1976 was a tipping point that sparked mass resistance against apartheid, with thousands of youth fleeing to join the ANC and launching an increased guerrilla campaign.
- Black Consciousness ideology fuelled the uprising, which led to international sanctions and recognition that apartheid had become unsustainable by 1985.
- Fifty years later, with 60% youth unemployment and the ANC failing its historic mission, South Africa is again teetering on the edge of another potential tipping point.
The Advertising Regulatory Board found that a TV advert for the Jetour Dashing did not include payment plan information that is important and relevant to consumers.
Jetour called out over misleading ‘R4 999pm’ Dashing price
- The Advertising Regulatory Board ruled Jetour’s advert for its Dashing model was misleading for advertising “from R4 999 per month” without disclosing key payment details like deposit and financing terms.
- While Jetour posted terms on its website showing a 40% residual value and a 72-month payment plan, this information was not displayed in the TV advert.
- The ARB ruled that stating “Ts and Cs apply” is insufficient for car adverts and warned members against accepting adverts that don’t display payment terms and conditions.
The podium finishers of the 2026 Comrades Marathon at Scottsville Race Course on Sunday, 14 June 2026.
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‘We had some gremlins’: T+W admits to Comrades Marathon broadcasting mishaps on SABC
- T+W production company experienced multiple broadcasting mishaps during the Comrades Marathon, including lost audio during the winner’s interview, cameras pointed at nothing, and lagging on SABC2’s feed.
- This was T+W’s first time producing a live event at this scale after replacing SuperSport, viewing it as a “dry run” for the 100th edition in 2027.
- Despite technical issues, the company maintained a 14-hour uninterrupted YouTube feed and plans improvements, including physical trackers for elite runners to provide better data next year.
Oliver Tree attends the "Paradise Records" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at Village East Cinema on 6 June 2025 in New York City.
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US singer Oliver Tree killed in Brazil helicopter collision: police source
- American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree, 32, died when two helicopters collided mid-air in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing all six occupants.
- The helicopters crashed into an electric car dealership parking lot in Recreio dos Bandeirantes suburb, setting around 20 cars ablaze.
- Other victims included a Brazilian music producer, Argentine video director, and YouTuber Gaspar Prim, though formal identification is pending due to severe burns.
*These summaries were written with the support of Toqan AI.
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