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Reinet Investments reports net asset value decline amid market uncertainties

REINET Investments' €6.7 billion net asset value (NAV) at September 30, 2025, reflects a 3.7% decrease from March 31, primarily due to lower fair value estimations held by the investment holding company.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Proteas captain Bavuma 'doesn't get recognition he deserves'

FORMER India Test captain and ICC Hall of Famer Anil Kumble believes Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma deserves to sit at the table of the modern-day greats of world cricket.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Trade conditions in SA remain weak as Sacci index stays in negative territory

SOUTH Africa's trade environment remained firmly in negative territory in October, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) Trade Conditions Survey, released on Tuesday.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025
The Star

The Star

Unsafe water situation demands urgent action

ACCESS to safe drinking water is essential for health and well-being, yet across South Africa, water quality is not always reliable. Some cities meet health standards, but national reports show that only 14-16% of municipal water systems consistently provide water that is safe to drink.

3 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Telkom SA reports 16.3% earnings growth, driven by mobile and fibre services

TELKOM SA, the third largest South African telecoms group, delivered a sturdy 16.3% increase in earnings as it continued to leverage the advantage of its extensive fibre footprint to drive service and data growth.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025
The Star

The Star

The economic imperative: South Africa deserves a fair shot at growth - Opasa

SOUTH Africa's unemployment rate, currently at 32,9%, represents not merely a statistical indicator but a profound socioeconomic crisis with far-reaching human consequences. For our nation, 32.9% means that 8.2 million people, including 62.4% of young South Africans aged 15 to 24, are unable to support themselves or their families. It means millions of our youth, our breadwinners, our graduates, and our entrepreneurs are locked out of the economy growing at a paltry 0.8%.

3 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Sundowns ‘willing to sacrifice league reign to win Champions League’

FORMER Mamelodi Sundowns defender Thabo Nthethe believes winning the CAF Champions League would make sacrificing every other trophy this season worthwhile - even if it means surrendering their long-running dominance in the league.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Mbalula addresses Ramaphosa resignation rumours

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula is currently outlining key decisions from the party's recent NEC meeting, following speculation about President Cyril Ramaphosa's potential resignation.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Steenhuisen approves declaration of indigenous crops and medicinal plants

MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has formally approved the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants in the list of declared agricultural products, a move he says will unlock the economic potential of a long-marginalised sector valued at an estimated R12 billion a year.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Mashatile calls for African unity at G20

SOUTH Africa's G20 presidency provides the continent with an \"unprecedented opportunity\" to highlight the African Agenda and the concerns of the Global South inside the world's foremost platform for international economic cooperation, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Attorney charged with defrauding clients of R8.3m in property deals

A FORMER attorney at Thobejane PM Attorneys, 54-year-old Pretus Thobejane, based in Centurion, has appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court facing 31 counts of theft amounting to R8.3 million.

1 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

NRCS cracks down on counterfeit and unsafe products in South Africa: Air fryers, brake fluid, expired food seized

ELECTRICAL appliances including air fryers, irons, paraffin stoves, child safety restraints, motorcycle helmets, counterfeit clothing and expired food were among the items seized in operations held by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), police, National Consumer Commission and Border Management Authority (BMA) among others.

1 min  |

November 19, 2025
The Star

The Star

Inconsistent officiating threatens rugby's integrity

RED cards are not ruining rugby - inconsistent officiating is. And the sooner the sport's powerbrokers admit that, the sooner we can stop pretending that the chaos unfolding weekly across Test arenas is anything other than a failure of interpretation and consistency.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Former minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court as Transnet corruption probe advances

FORMER public enterprises minister, Dr Malusi Gigaba, who also serves as co-chair of Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Defence, appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court yesterday facing a charge of corruption.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Chiefs aim to break Egyptian curse in CAF Cup

KAIZER CHIEFS will be looking to do away with a somewhat wretched record in Egypt when they kick-start their CAF Confederation Cup group campaign this weekend.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Siya calls to wear purple this Friday in support GBVF campaign

SPRINGBOKS captain, Siya Kolisi, recently urged fans to wear purple on Friday, November 21, in support of the nationwide shutdown in protest against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa.

1 min  |

November 19, 2025

The Star

Ekurhuleni to appoint new EMPD Chief after sexual harassment suspension

THE City of Ekurhuleni says it will soon finalise the appointment of a new Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) chief, following the suspension of Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye, who has been on suspension for 13 months over allegations of sexual harassment.

2 min  |

November 19, 2025
The Star

The Star

Tshwane SAPS arrest over 300 in weekend crime crackdown

THE SAPS in Tshwane embarked on anti-crime operations over the weekend, resulting in more than 300 suspects arrested for various crimes.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025
The Star

The Star

McKenzie: removing Ramaphosa would be grave mistake

He argues that under his presidency inflation has been at its lowest in years

2 min  |

November 18, 2025
The Star

The Star

Tuchel’s tactics shine as Three Lions stir ahead of World Cup

ENGLAND wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025
The Star

The Star

Unisa hosts world renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs

THE University of South Africa will host globally acclaimed economist Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs for its 2025 Founders’ Lecture on November 20, followed by a gala dinner at the ZK Matthews Great Hall on the Muckleneuk Campus.

1 min  |

November 18, 2025

The Star

Bok Women Sevens stay grounded

THE Springbok Women's Sevens are refusing to get carried away by their near-flawless display in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup in Nairobi, where they outplayed hosts and main contenders Kenya in Sunday's final to defend their continental title and maintain an unbeaten record in the competition.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025

The Star

Nuclear revival demands realism, not rhetoric

THE GOVERNMENT has once again revived South Africa’s nuclear ambitions.

1 min  |

November 18, 2025

The Star

ANC to outline candidate criteria ahead of 2026 government elections

THE African National Congress's (ANC) electoral committee, chaired by former President Kgalema Motlanthe, will hold a media briefing on preparations for the 2026 local government elections.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025
The Star

The Star

Pirates assistant Ncikazi praises Ouaddou for team spirit and leadership

ORLANDO Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says the camaraderie in this season’s squad has been driven by the positive influence of new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025
The Star

The Star

Ramaphosa: 250 000 jobs created as South Africa's economy shows signs of recovery

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted signs of economic recovery in South Africa, pointing to improved employment figures, government finances, and structural reforms as the country prepares to host the first G20 summit on African soil.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025
The Star

The Star

Understanding the legal aspects of customary marriages in SA

IN SOUTH Africa, a customary marriage may begin with ancestral blessings, lobola payments and the union of two families - but when that union breaks down, tradition alone will not suffice.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025

The Star

Broos opts for focused prep with single friendly before tough Group B tests

AS THE Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco draws ever closer, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has outlined his plans for the tournament and the careful considerations for finalising his squad.

2 min  |

November 18, 2025
The Star

The Star

Kelebogile Thepa reinstated as EMPD spokesperson following Madlanga Commission appearance

CITY of Ekurhuleni has reinstated Lt-Col. Kelebogile Thepa, as the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson, following her testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

1 min  |

November 18, 2025

The Star

Governing culture: The invisible architecture of governance integrity

GOOD governance has always been described as the framework that holds organisations together. Yet beneath the visible structures of committees, policies and disclosures lies something less tangible but far more decisive. It is the culture that determines whether governance principles are lived with conviction or performed by routine.

4 min  |

November 18, 2025