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Maresca backs ‘stupid’ Delap to come good for Chelsea

CHELSEA boss Enzo Maresca said Liam Delap has apologised for getting sent-off in Wednesday's League Cup win at Wolves, which drew stinging criticism from his manager.

1 min  |

November 01, 2025

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Millions of South African children walk to school daily

TRANSPORT MONTH

3 min  |

November 01, 2025

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Paul among foreign legion to power Japan against Springboks

THEY will all be wearing the red and white of the Brave Blossoms today against the Springboks, but as many as nine players in the Japanese squad were born outside of the Land of the Rising Sun.

2 min  |

November 01, 2025

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Real Madrid, Barcelona aim to shake off Clasico consequences

REAL Madrid may have beaten Barcelona in last weekend's Clasico but the game exposed problems in both camps, from the difficulties in dealing with Vinicius to the concerning recent form of the Catalans.

2 min  |

November 01, 2025

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Shift focus to early childhood to combat bullying in SA schools

WITH the growing concern over bullying in South African schools, Mari Payne of Sesame Workshop South Africa is urging a shift in focus, one that begins far before children enter the classroom.

1 min  |

November 01, 2025

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Sundowns and Al Ahly lead the countdown to Champions League draw

EGYPT’S Al Ahly SC, boasting a staggering 12 titles, and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, fresh off an electrifying 7-1 aggregate win over Remo Stars, will spearhead Monday's group stage draw in Johannesburg.

2 min  |

November 01, 2025

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Stitching a nation’s pride

YOU often hear the phrase “respect the uniform” but behind every stitch and seam of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) attire are the hands that made it.

2 min  |

November 01, 2025

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OpenAI unveils search browser to rival Google

CHATGPT-MAKER OpenAl this week announced an “Atlas” search browser, leveraging its artificial intelligence (AI) prowess in a direct challenge to Google Chrome. “This is an Al-powered web browser built around ChatGPT,” OpenAl chief Sam Altman said.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Saturday Star

'NOT ATTACK ON AFRIKAANS SCHOOLS'

Gauteng Education rejects bias claim, says all top schools face subsidy cuts

3 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Saturday Star

Why gambling isn't the answer

LET'S talk straight: life in South Africa is financially brutal right now. Food prices are climbing, electricity is unpredictable, and jobs are scarce. For many, the pressure is relentless. So when gambling flashes its neon promises, quick wins, instant cash, a way out, it's tempting.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025

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The udderly unpredictable Swiss Cow Grand Prix

AND they're off! To the thunder of hooves, a chorus of moos and the clanking of bells, nine cows hurtle away in one of the oddest events in the Swiss Alps: the Cow Grand Prix, contested exclusively by women jockeys.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Saturday Star

'We're not losing focus now': Nel rallies Stormers ahead of test

AT THE start of the season, the Stormers' main objective was to go five-fromfive in the opening block of United Rugby Championship (URC) matches.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Diversity gap creates cybersecurity blind spots

EVERY year, industry reports tell the same story: women make up only a quarter of the global cybersecurity workforce - and that figure is likely far lower in South Africa.

3 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Saturday Star

‘He would pay Sibiya': Testimony links police chiefs to R1.2bn SAPS tender bribes

A KEY witness has implicated two senior police officials in a kickback scheme linked to a R1.2 billion South African Police Service (SAPS) health services contract.

1 min  |

October 25, 2025
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US pressures Israel on West Bank

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Israel over annexing the West Bank in an interview published in Time magazine on Thursday, as visiting Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced confidence that a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza would hold.

4 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Saturday Star

Suicide plagues SA's first responders

EVERY week, a South African police officer dies by suicide, and almost no one is talking about it. Experts warn that the mental health crisis among first responders, including police, paramedics, emergency room nurses and doctors, and firefighters, has reached breaking point.

3 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Purr- chase with a purr-pose

EVERY day, more than 100 feral cats are fed along Durban's beachfront, and surrounding areas, thanks to three Durban women determined to make a difference.

1 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Two rising drama stars from Reddam House Helderfontein capture global attention

TWO learners from Reddam House Helderfontein have achieved notable success in dramatic arts, with Grade 12 student Lunga Gqomo earning a scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York Grade 7 learner Nala Motha impressing audiences in Matilda JR at the Joburg Theatre.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025

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A new set of moral standards

A MORAL person must have a strong sense of purpose. Goodness defined in passive terms to mind one's own business and not to harm anyone - is not adequate. One needs to become consciously and actively engaged in performing actions that promote both individual and social transformation.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025

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Lions opt for team continuity for tough URC encounter

THE Lions go into today's United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster with consistency in selection and a smidgeon of momentum. Still, they will have to improve significantly if they are to beat the team from Northern Ireland.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025

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G20 Summit ‘dry run leads to road closures on key routes

AS JOHANNESBURG gears up to host the significant G20 Leaders’ Summit next month, residents and motorists are urged to prepare for a series of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions. With world leaders set to convene in Nasrec, extensive planning is underway to ensure a secure and smooth event.

1 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Trump refugee plan seeks 7000 Afrikaners, and virtually no one else

RESETTLEMENT FAST-TRACKED

5 min  |

October 25, 2025

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Library reunites couple with lost wedding album after two decades

IN A heartwarming turn of events, the staff at Strandfontein Library in the Western Cape have brought joy to a couple by reuniting them with their lost wedding album, which had been stored safely for over two decades.

1 min  |

October 25, 2025

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Mngqithi looking to break Arrows' Galaxy curse

GOLDEN Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says his side must ignore the weight of history as they prepare to face TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday at 3pm.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025

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Broos urges Bafana star Mbokazi to choose wisely before moving abroad

BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has once again preached the gospel of youngsters - this time, particularly Mbekezeli Mbokazi - being advised by the right people when it's time to move abroad.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Saturday Star

Pirates hope lightning doesn’t strike twice against Saint Eloi Lupopo

SOME names carry their meaning, don't they? Take Saint Eloi Lupopo for instance, which can be loosely translated as \"Saint, my God, it's lightning\" - a striking combination of words.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025
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Balancing winds of change with the wings of life

POWERFUL gusts shook an observation post perched on a hill at a wind farm in South Africa as two monitors scanned the landscape through binoculars.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025

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Over 1 000 flee Myanmar after scam hub raid

MORE than 1 000 people, mostly Chinese, have fled from Myanmar into Thailand this week, Thai authorities said yesterday, after the Myanmar military raided one of the country’s largest scam centres.

1 min  |

October 25, 2025

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Champion de Crespigny surprised to be named Wallabies skipper

NICK Champion de Crespigny admitted he was surprised to be named Australia captain for Saturday's Test against Japan - in only his third international appearance.

1 min  |

October 25, 2025

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‘Toxic’ school rugby culture may have fuelled assault

SPORT, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says the Milnerton High School bullying incident highlights a “toxic culture” in some schools where privileged rugby players may feel “untouchable” and exempt from accountability for egregious behaviour.

2 min  |

October 25, 2025