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Saturday Star
The measurable impact of investing in youth education
AS SOUTH Africa prepares to observe National Children’s Day on November 1, the question every boardroom, policymaker and family should be asking is: how are we investing in our children’s potential? For the Ruta Sechaba Foundation, the answer has become increasingly clear.
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November 01, 2025
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How Nick Hamman is turning Mzansi into a foodies' paradise
CULINARY tourism is taking the world by storm - and South Africa is serving up something special.
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November 01, 2025
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Both Carling Knockout semi-finals set for next weekend at KZN venues
THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) announced the dates, venues, and kickoff times for the Carling Knockout semifinals, scheduled for the weekend of November 8 and 9, 2025.
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November 01, 2025
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The South African retiree's guide to sustainable withdrawal strategies
AS inflation remains elevated and market volatility persists, many retirees face difficult choices about when and how much to draw from their retirement savings.
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November 01, 2025
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SA leads air connectivity drive
IN AFRICA, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct.
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November 01, 2025
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Ultimate guide to a budget- friendly hybrid adventure in SA
RESEARCH shows that the primary travel motivators for South Africans are relaxation (21.2%), family time (21.1%) and adventure (20.3%).
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November 01, 2025
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FIFA honour for Booysen
TRAILBLAZING South African coach Shilene Booysen has once again made history as she steps into the spotlight, leading Afghan Women United during the FIFA United: Women’s Series 2025 in Morocco.
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November 01, 2025
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SA slams Trump's ‘white genocide’ refugee plan
THE South African government has criticised the US over its new Special Refugee Programme, saying it is based on false claims and undermines South Africa's constitutional processes.
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November 01, 2025
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Boks wary of strong South African flavour in Japan coaching ranks, says Stick
ONLY three current Springboks were involved in the Miracle of Brighton nightmare in 2015. Still, the Boks — despite their best intentions this week — cannot shake off the decade-long hangover from the most humiliating defeat in South African sporting history.
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November 01, 2025
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PROTEAS WOMEN JOIN GOLDEN ERA
ICC WOMEN'S CUP
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November 01, 2025
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Logtenberg recalls a time before Wolvaardt
FROM OMO TO SPRAYED BALLS
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November 01, 2025
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What will the retirement landscape look like in 2036?
LAST week, my daughter attended her last formal day of high school. As the famous song goes, it was joy and pain, like sunshine and rain. One highlight of the day was when she and the other matriculants in her class had to say goodbye to their “grade one buddies,” who will only matriculate in 2036. The year 2036, on the one hand, sounded like a date somewhere in the distant future, but at the same time felt remarkably close, especially if you are planning for retirement around that time.
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November 01, 2025
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Fourie and Daneff set for explosive IBO title fight
THE HANDSHAKE was firm; the stare long but not the intimidating kind of stare down which often accompanies such encounters. Kaine Fourie and his opponent for the vacant IBO Inter-Continental lightweight title Claudio Daneff of Argentina met at the pre-fight conference for Saturday's Aquila Boxing Promotions (ABP) Sandton Mayhem bill and there was not a hint of 'bad blood'.
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November 01, 2025
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Ernie Smith dives deep into love's complexities
AWARD-WINNING South African jazz artist Ernie Smith opens up about his creative journey and his latest offering, Heya, an introspective song that explores complexities of love.
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November 01, 2025
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Illegal livestock movement hinders efforts
EFFORTS to control the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal are still being hampered by the illegal movement of livestock.
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November 01, 2025
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Messy, honest and holy: ‘Nobody Wants This’ returns stronger than ever
FROM the get-go, Nobody Wants This season two reminds us why we fell in love with the series in the first place; that warm, fuzzy feeling that Noah (Adam Brody) and Joanne (Kristen Bell) bring to the screen is still alive and kicking.
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November 01, 2025
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African elections often lack opposition
MULTIPLE African presidents are finding ways to block opposition candidates from running against them, turning elections into foregone conclusions that risk provoking violent unrest and undermining faith in democracy.
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November 01, 2025
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Nearly 50 dead as Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean
HURRICANE Melissa was “moving quickly away” from Bermuda early yesteday after the death toll rose to nearly 50 people, officials said.
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November 01, 2025
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Liverpool feel pressure to end ‘crisis’ run, Man City test limits
LIVERPOOL face an inform Aston Villa as the Premier League champions look to arrest their remarkable collapse today, while Arsenal aim to surge further clear in the title race.
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November 01, 2025
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Rebuilt Leverkusen hope to reignite Bundesliga rivalry
BAYER Leverkusen will resume their recent Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern Munich today but are almost completely unrecognisable from the side who struck fear into the hearts of the Bavarian giants in past seasons.
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November 01, 2025
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SCOPA moves to subpoena former RAF CEO Letsoalo
PARLIAMENT’S Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has resolved to subpoena former Road Accident Fund (RAF) chief executive Collins Letsoalo after he repeatedly failed to respond to invitations to appear before the committee — escalating Parliament’s investigation into the RAF’s deepening financial and governance crisis.
3 min |
November 01, 2025
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How a robotic exoskeleton helped TikToker Tawil
T6 PARAPLEGIC SPINAL CORD INJURY
3 min |
November 01, 2025
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How a simple ‘nip and tuck’ turned into a fight for survival
AT 39, Michelle Roniak appears to have it all: a thriving business, a vibrant social life, and a loving family. But beneath the surface lives her all-consuming obsession with physical perfection. Life is a relentless cycle of starving, dieting, and binging. Every day begins with her rejecting what she sees in the mirror: “I need to change this... fix that... If only I could lose five kilos and have a flat stomach... If only my waist were smaller and my smile wider...”
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November 01, 2025
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Quiet power of soul friendships in a world that moves too fast
DO YOU believe in soul friends? Not just the people who show up for brunch or send memes that perfectly sum up your mood, but those rare, grounding connections that feel written into your life’s blueprint.
3 min |
November 01, 2025
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CONTINENTATL FOOTBALL Chiefs and Stellies in the pound seats with Caf Confed Cup
BY securing their places in the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup, Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC are each guaranteed a substantial payout of R6.9 million.
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November 01, 2025
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Why critical illness cover is essential
CRITICAL illness cover is still treated as a luxury in South Africa, something for the wealthy or overly cautious, rather than a financial necessity.
2 min |
November 01, 2025
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Do you remember the soundtrack of your life?
WHAT is the soundtrack of your life? I’m travelling as I write this, and the overnight plane rides are great for catching up with music that you don’t regularly listen to.
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November 01, 2025
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Young gamers excel at the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience 2025
AFTER months of qualifiers and regional heats, the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, (Cape Town,) where hundreds of spectators and players packed the arena to watch South Africa’s best compete in EAFC 25, Beat Saber, Call of Duty, Rocket League and more.
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November 01, 2025
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Lesufi defends AmaPanyaza move: 'I requested 10 000 officers, SAPS said no'
GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesufi has defended the AmaPanyaza launch, insisting the initiative was formed out of frustration with the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) refusal to bolster the province's stretched policing ranks.
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November 01, 2025
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PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Israel returns remains of 30 more Palestinians to Gaza
ISRAEL has returned the bodies of 30 more Palestinians to Gaza as part of an ongoing exchange deal under a US-brokered ceasefire plan, a hospital said yesterday.
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