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The Star
Revolutionary performance upgrades for Sportback, Sedan
AUDI South Africa has significantly updated their S3 Sportback hatch and the Sedan with styling cues, an increase in power and mechanical revisions that give the pair a true hot hatch and sedan flavour.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Industry association hails Traxtion's R3.4bn rail investment as major boost to SA's freight reform
THE African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has hailed the R3.4 billion investment in locomotive production by Traxtion as a move that will enable competitive and open-access rail network, and reinforce Transnet's capacity to support national targets.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
UK's Catherine to hail 'power of hope' in carol address
BRITAIN'S Princess Catherine will hail the power of \"togetherness\" during \"uncertain\" times in a letter to guests at her Christmas carol service, Kensington Palace said this week.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
CEF positions itself to take over oil majors' assets as companies exit South Africa
THE Central Energy Fund (CEF) says it is preparing to absorb fuel infrastructure and other assets from global oil companies that are scaling down operations in South Africa, as part of its strategy to secure national fuel supply and strengthen its downstream footprint.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Unisa's Inhlanyelo Hub: Driving Innovation and Empowering Entrepreneurs
Unisa's Inhlanyelo NPC stands as a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing its mission to drive African innovation, ignitesustainableentrepreneurship, and grow sustainable businesses.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Nash's fight against crime
NASH Falls tells the story of Walter Nash, an ordinary businessman who has always lived a quiet and happy life. He has a loving family and has never had to deal with violence or crime. However, everything changes when the FBI approaches him on the day of his estranged father's funeral. They reveal that the company he works for is actually involved in criminal activities, and they need his help to take it down.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Logistics sector warns of rising costs as fuel prices jump ahead of festive season
SOUTH Africa's transport and logistics industry has warned of higher operating costs, rising consumer prices and pressure on holiday travel budgets after the government announced steep fuel price increases for December.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Man United boss Ruben Amorim 'protects' himself from abuse
MANCHESTER United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed he ignores social media to protect himself from abuse, even if it means losing out on lucrative sponsorship contracts.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Setting the par: New challenge awaits at Sun City
AS THE Nedbank Golf Challenge (NGC) begins at the Gary Player Country Chub (GPCC) at Sun City, it will come with a host of new challengers for players.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
The quiet architecture of innovation and entrepreneurship: Ubuntu
WHAT IF the difference between a struggling idea and a thriving venture is not money, not technology, but in fact people? Behind every bold vision lies a network of unseen supporters, collaborators, and co-creators who build alongside the dreamer. Across the world, communities have become the invisible scaffolding that allows ideas to rise, take shape, and withstand the uncertainty that comes with starting something new.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Who owns the content created by AI?
IN THE age of generative artificial intelligence, creators, lawyers and companies are asking, \"If I prompt an AI system to write an article or generate a picture, is it still my work?
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December 04, 2025
The Star
China investigates factory allegedly making 'childlike' sex dolls
A CHINESE factory reportedly making “childlike” sex dolls sold on major internet shopping platforms is under official investigation, local authorities said yesterday.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
More than two-thirds of SA SMEs plan price hikes amid rising costs
A CONCERNING trend has emerged within South Africa's small business sector as a new report revealed that 67% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to raise prices by up to 10% over the next six months.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Blyton Reimagined Andrew Garfield cast in big screen adaptation of ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
AFTER nearly 80 years of waiting, Enid Blyton's popular children's novel, The Magic Faraway Tree, is set to be transformed into a big-screen adventure.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
DJ Nastor introduces new Amapiano song 40 percent
AMAPIANO producer DJ Nastor is setting the festive season alight with a new track called 40 percent that is already stirring excitement online.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Sizwe Hosmed medical scheme makes progress under curatorship
SIZWE Hosmed Medical Scheme says it has made substantial progress towards long-term stability and financial sustainability of the scheme and its members, with the focus now on building membership over the next few months.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Markram powers Proteas to level series
PROTEAS opening batter Aiden Markram brought up his fourth ODI century in Raipur to lead South Africa to a series-levelling four-wicket victory against India yesterday as the visitors recorded their third-biggest run chase in ODI cricket.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
A journey through science, religion and their age-old conflict
GATHER around and buckle up for a sci-fi adventure like no other. If you're in the mood for a captivating story that marries thrilling suspense with thoughtful exploration of science and religion, then Dan Brown's Audiobook Angels & Demons is the audiobook you won't want to miss. Released late in August, this mammoth listen stretches over 18 hours, offering a rollercoaster ride of brain-teasing entertainment wrapped in an intelligent narrative.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
America’s V8 icon makes SA debut
IT USED to be that naturally aspirated V8 engines were commonplace on our roads, but the world's obsession with being greener, downsizing, using less fossil fuel and consumers looking for smaller, less powerful and thirstier vehicles has almost reduced them exclusively to the race track in most countries.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
China at forefront of global climate governance
THE northern Chinese city of Ordos, once thriving on the \"black gold\" of its vast coal reserves, is now emerging as an unlikely forerunner in China's green transition, betting its future not on carbon but on green technology.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Pirates grounded as Appollis cautions against Gallant’s threat
ORLANDO Pirates midfielder Oswin Appollis revelaed the team's focus remains firmly on their objective, stressing that they will not take Marumo Gallants lightly when they contest the Carling Knockout Cup final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
PURCHASING MANAGERS’ INDEX: South Africa’s manufacturing activity slumps again in November as cost pressures rise
SOUTH Africa's private sector recorded another month of deteriorating business conditions in November, with the S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipping to 49.0, signalling a second consecutive monthly contraction.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
AmaZulu coach urges patience as youngsters fuel strong start
AMAZULU are still a “work in progress’, which is why they are not getting carried away despite their strong start to the campaign, with coach Arthur Zwane insisting there is still room for improvement — particularly as the club continues to integrate and develop young players.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
MacG commits to gender sensitisation training after controversy with Minnie Dlamini
POPULAR podcaster MacGyver \"MacG\" Mukwevho recently confirmed that he is willing to undergo gender sensitisation sessions.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Global growth faces durability risks into 2026, UN agency says
WORLD economic activity will remain \"subdued\" next year amid trade uncertainty and geopolitical tensions that are restraining investment outside of artificial intelligence and weighing on government finances, a UN agency predicted in a new report.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Experts divided over poultry industry’s call for VAT-free chicken
THE South African Poultry Association's (SAPA) renewed call for chicken to be zero-rated for VAT has drawn mixed reactions from economists and industry analysts, as pressure mounts to ease the burden of rising food prices on low-income households.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Farewell BET Africa: ‘Black Gold’ to air double episodes before channel shutdown
AS CONFIRMED by MultiChoice, BET Africa is officially shutting down on January 1, 2026, ending more than a decade of broadcasting on the continent.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Ntlabakanye urges Lions and SA franchises to use URC to conquer EPCR championship openers
SPRINGBOK prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye says it is crucial that the Lions back up their recent United Rugby Championship victories over Ulster and the Bulls, with a defeat of Benetton this weekend in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup. Kickoff is at 3pm on Saturday.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Boks handed favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
THE Springboks have what amounts to a series of training runs in their 2027 World Cup Pool B matches against Italy, Georgia and Romania, but matters get deadly serious from the quarterfinals onward.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
International R&B sensation Sabrina Claudio alongside Lloyiso and Manana to headline Lyfe this weekend
Y, THE heartbeat of Joburg’s youth culture, is turning up the heat this summer with LYFE, the ultimate music experience happening this Saturday, 6 December, at Marks Park, Emmarentia.
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