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Saturday Star
France qualify for World Cup as Portugal forced to wait after Ronaldo sees red
FRANCE reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks, while Portugal were made to wait after losing 2-0 in Dublin as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
8 849 bras displayed at Constitution Hill for GBV
THE Impilo Collection Foundation has launched the EmpowerHer: 8 849 Bras for Humanity National Exhibition at Constitution Hill.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
Flight delay chaos exposes gaps in support for deaf travellers
“WE DID not know what was going on at any time. It was awful... I felt powerless and vulnerable,” said Glentin Huisamen, Eastern Cape Deaf Rugby vice president, recalling the chaotic experience that left him and two fellow players stranded during a FlySafair flight delay from Johannesburg.
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November 15, 2025
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Two powertrains, two personalities with hybrid options
OMODA is quickly becoming a familiar name on South African roads, and after spending a week with the brand's latest arrival, the all-new midsize C7, it's clear the company is serious about stepping up its game.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
Stick confident that ‘Eskom’ van Staden will put Italian lights out
SPRINGBOK assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has no qualms about robust flank Marco van Staden covering hooker against Italy in Turin today.
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November 15, 2025
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Mokwena advises Lorch amid Bafana inclusion debate
MC ALGER head coach Rulani Mokwena has added his voice to the debate surrounding Thembinkosi Lorch’s continued absence from the Bafana Bafana squad, saying the Wydad Casablanca attacker must stay patient and let his performances speak for him.
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November 15, 2025
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Williams promises fireworks in his Bafana homecoming
Bafana will host Zambia in an AFCON preparation match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this afternoon (3pm, kick-off). Here are some of the key duels to look out for.
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November 15, 2025
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REAL-LIFE TREASURE Homeowner digs pool, finds R16,2 million in gold bars
A FRENCHMAN earlier this year discovered a gold treasure worth $800 000 (R16.8 million) while digging a swimming pool in his garden, local officials have said.
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November 15, 2025
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AMAZI and Women For Change collaborate to combat GBV
EMPOWERED beauty platform, AMAZI has partnered with the advocacy organisation Women For Change to launch the Safety is Power campaign aimed at addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV).
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
Africa, China’s partnership at Global South media forum
THERE have been growing calls for intensified cooperation between Africa and China, as well as reform of international organisations, at this week’s two-day Global South Media and Think Tank Forum’s China-Africa partnership conference in Johannesburg.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
Palestinian travellers welcomed into South Africa
A GROUP of 153 Palestinian travellers who arrived in South Africa on Thursday morning have now been received, following an initial delay at OR Tambo International Airport due to immigration concerns.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
How you can retire early
THIS column is not for everyone. The majority of South Africans exist hand to mouth, with far too many households living below the breadline.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
This new bulletproof armour package will change everything
WITH vehicle hijackings and violent crimes increasingly targeting high-end SUVs in South Africa, SVI Engineering have expanded their range of discreet protection solutions by introducing the SVI Lite bullet-resistant B2 armouring package for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
Prince defends and encourages Proteas batters
SA TOUR OF INDIA
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
Rural learners to benefit from landmark partnership
SOUTH African National Parks (SAN-Parks) and education nonprofit the Good Work Foundation (GWF) have signed a landmark agreement that will increase access to conservation education and skills training for young schoolchildren and jobseekers living near national parks.
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November 15, 2025
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A call to honour Luthuli’s legacy
THIS year’s seventh Unisa Chief Albert Luthuli Founders Lecture challenged attendees to reflect on the theme, “Reclaiming African Languages: Identity, Knowledge and Educational Transformation”.
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November 15, 2025
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Sarah Langa’s romance sparks gold-digger accusations
SOUTH African influencer and style icon Sarah Langa is at the centre of a heated social media debate for her relationship with Springboks fly-half, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
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November 15, 2025
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Godongwana defends new inflation target
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana yesterday hit back at critics of the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and the proposed 3% inflation target.
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November 15, 2025
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A tolerant and unified society
AS WE observe International Day for Tolerance tomorrow, it is timely to reflect on the requirements for promoting tolerance and mutual understanding, respect and cooperation, among the races, nations, and religions of the world.
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November 15, 2025
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Season 11 unveiled: a celebration of creative collaboration
JOHANNESBURG’S The Centre for the Less Good Idea is set to host Season 11, a five-day festival of visual art, dance, theatre, site-specific installations, popup performances and talks from November 26-30.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
WHERE ARE THE MISSING CHILDREN?
Police have no accurate stats, many cases go unreported
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November 15, 2025
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Boks, Bafana to keep winning wave rolling
THE Springboks and Bafana Bafana will again fly the national flag high today as they step into two crucial clashes that could extend South Africa's rich run of sporting success.
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November 15, 2025
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Dr Kani honoured with WWF Living Planet Award
DR John Kani received the Living Planet Award in the individual category for his work as the longest-serving trustee of the WWF Nedbank Green Trust, and for his donation of time and famous voice (whom many will remember as the voice of Rafiki in the remake of the Lion King) in support of WWF's work.
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November 15, 2025
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Mid-term Budget Speech signals fiscal turnaround, experts respond
SOUTH Africa’s latest Midterm Budget Speech tabled on Wednesday has drawn a cautiously optimistic response from key voices in finance, youth development, and energy.
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November 15, 2025
Saturday Star
Libyan forces supply fuel to Sudan’s RSF for UAE
FORCES loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar have been providing smuggled fuel to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on behalf of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a report by US-based watchdog The Sentry said on Thursday.
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November 15, 2025
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How Conza’s Biscuits became a proudly SA brand
SINCE 2004, Conza’s Biscuits, a proudly South African, all women-owned business, has been delighting communities with its handcrafted vanilla biscuits.
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November 15, 2025
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Pioneering technique allows direct dating
DINOSAUR EGGSHELLS
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November 15, 2025
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Political theatre as Trump tipped to win Fifa Peace Prize
“WHO will get your vote?” asked the email from Fifa. Soccer’s governing body wanted me to help select the world’s outstanding male and female outfield players and goalkeepers for the Best Fifa Football Awards.
4 min |
November 15, 2025
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US pushes UN to adopt peace plan
THE US on Thursday called on the UN Security Council to unite and back its draft resolution aimed at bolstering US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, warning that Palestinians could otherwise suffer “grave” consequences.
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November 15, 2025
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Mzansi Rugby League claims demand booming ahead of 2027 debut
NEWCOMER the Mansi Rugby League is exceeding expectations ahead of its planned launch in 2027, according to league co-founder and chief commercial officer Calvin Smith.
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