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Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump embarks on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge implications for the global economy.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
‘Motive was never to replace SAPS’: Gauteng insists AmaPanyaza was a lawful, bold initiative
THE Gauteng provincial government has defended the AmaPanyaza programme following the release of the Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka’s report into its legality, insisting the initiative was never intended to replace the South African Police Service (SAPS) but to strengthen community safety through lawful and coordinated means.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Piastri’s Championship hopes grow vulnerable
OSCAR Piastri’s 2025 title charge is showing cracks — not because of a loss of form, but due to circumstance. As the Formula 1 season enters its final stretch, the Australian faces a subtle yet significant disadvantage that could alter the course of the championship fight.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Solidarity — extending the love beyond our borders
MY REFLECTIONS last week about the very individual and personal acts of solidarity that people are doing every day caught the attention of a radio show on SAfm. I was interviewed early on Saturday morning while walking with the Pirates Club in Joburg to raise awareness for breast cancer. It’s a good thing we were done with the hills or radio listeners would have been treated to a lot of huffing and puffing.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
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Creating safe spaces for girls to thrive
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa joined the global celebration of International Day of the Girl this October with a series of community events across four provinces.
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October 25, 2025
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Schools in Katlehong and Vosloorus join national recycling drive
FIVE primary schools in Katlehong and Vosloorus, Gauteng, have joined the national Zithande Mzansi recycling programme to promote environmental education and create income-generating opportunities for learners and local SMMEs.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Proteas out to topple mighty Aussies
LAURA Wolvaardt will lead the Proteas Women against Australia in Indore today as South Africa look to test themselves against the favourites to win the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India.
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October 25, 2025
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Joburg Ballet to make UK debut
JOBURG Ballet will make its UK debut at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre in London on October 30, with a further three performances through to November 2.
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October 25, 2025
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Fernandes turned down Saudi offer to pursue Man Utd dreams
BRUNO Fernandes has revealed he rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in favour of pursuing his Manchester United dreams.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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New survey shows why South Africans are leaving
EMIGRATION TRENDS
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Colombian president lashes out at Trump ‘executions’
COLOMBIA'S leftist president ramped up denunciations of US President Donald Trump’s anti-drug air strikes and swotted aside US threats to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in aid on Thursday.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Camps Bay turns up heat as volleyball’s elite go head-to-head
THE golden sands of Camps Bay have turned into a global sporting stage this week, with the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 bringing world-class beach volleyball action to the heart of Cape Town’s coastline.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Smart glasses shouldn’t be the next smartphones
WE'RE in the throes of a global scramble to create the first real artificial intelligence consumer gadget. Tech giants are betting big that this will end up being computers that sit on our noses. But is that the future we want?
3 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Government confirms repatriation of Zimbabwean nationals after N1 bus crash
THE Limpopo provincial government has confirmed that it has concluded the process for the repatriation of 29 Zimbabwean nationals who were involved in the N1 Louis Trichardt bus crash, and were to be repatriated yesterday.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
URC dropped the ball during Wessels disciplinary farce
THE United Rugby Championship's disciplinary process has once again shown how flawed and inconsistent it really is.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Five South African stars to shine in CAF expedition this weekend
SOUTH Africa's continental hopes rest on familiar shoulders this weekend as Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch FC, and Orlando Pirates look to secure progress in CAF competitions.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Sharks have taken honest look in the mirror, says Plumtree ahead of Scarlets
SHARKS coach John Plumtree says the change room at Kings Park was \"not a nice place to be\" after his star-studded team was outplayed by Ulster last week.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Miss SA 2025 finale: what to expect
WE ARE A FEW hours away from the highly anticipated Miss SA 2025 finale, and not only are netizens eager to finally see who will win the coveted title, but everyone is also excited to see the entertainment lineup at the event.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
SOUTH AFRICA’S INFLATION RISES SLIGHTLY, BUT FOOD PRICES EASE
In an environment of cooling food price increases, South Africa's headline inflation still ticked up in September - coming in exactly in line with economists' expectations.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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South African photographer wins top award
A DECADE of patience, persistence and passion has paid off for Pretoria-based wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever, who has claimed the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for his haunting image captured in Namibia's ghost town of Kolmanskop.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Six months with the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Supercab
IT WAS time to hand the keys of our long-term Ford Ranger Wildtrak Supercab back, but not before a final road trip to Hoedspruit in Limpopo.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Jeremy Strong on channelling Springsteen's right-hand man
I FIND music biopics fascinating. Condensing a legacy into a feature film is no easy feat. However, Hollywood has delivered some gems over the years, like Walk the Line, Elvis, Ray, Bohemian Rhapsody, La Vie En Rose and 8 Mile, to name a few.
4 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
How Toyota Financial Services turns dreams into drive for South Africans
IN A country where mobility means progress, Toyota Financial Services South Africa has positioned itself as more than just a finance provider - it's the bridge between aspiration and achievement. For countless South Africans, the moment their Toyota finance is approved marks a beginning filled with dignity, opportunity, and independence.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Landmark parental leave ruling
FOLLOWING a landmark ruling by the South African High Court, parents will now be entitled to share a combined total of four months and 10 days parental leave. Previously, the law had granted mothers four months leave, while fathers were limited to just 10 days.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Why Zimbabwe is 2025's best country to visit
AS WE approach the end of 2025, the list of the world's best countries to visit has been revealed by Forbes.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Burnout prevention strategies for the introverted professional
HAVE you ever felt like your brain was one of those viral egg experiments — cracked open and sizzling on a bare pavement that is much too hot? If so, you may have been experiencing signs of burnout (and probably dehydration).
3 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Community mourns as pupil dies in bus crash
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Grade R girl learner from Mamothalo Primary School in Ga-Molepo Village, Capricorn South Education District, Limpopo, has died after being hit by a scholar transport bus yesterday.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Entry fees for Comrades Marathon unchanged as early access window opens
THE entry fees for the 2026 edition of the Comrades Marathon - the 99th running of the race - remain unchanged, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) confirmed, as it announced that early entries for Green Number Club runners and CMA members will open at noon on Monday.
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October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
Tank 300 Diesel tackles tar and tough tracks at a competitive price
I FIRST saw GWM's Tank 300 at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2023 and knew that with its rugged looks and Chinese Brands' competitive pricing, it would definitely find favour in South Africa.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
Saturday Star
SPCA team bravely rescues dog guarding its deceased owner
THE Randwest SPCA (Randfontein and Westonaria) team recently faced an experience that will forever remain etched in their memories.
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