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Saturday Star
Unlock the secret to ultimate relaxation: why everyone is raving about dark showering
SHOWERS aren’t just something we do every day; they’re a ritual.
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December 13, 2025
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South African drag racing alive and kicking
IT'S been an enthralling year of drag racing in sunny South Africa, filled with incredibly fast cars and some big crashes.
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December 13, 2025
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NPA's new directive for senior managers
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development are set to conduct lifestyle audits on all senior managers when \"red flags\" are picked up during the financial disclosures process done within the public service.
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December 13, 2025
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A 27-year world walk quest nearly over
KARL Bushby made a barroom bet that he could walk from the southern tip of South America all the way home to England.
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December 13, 2025
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Elevating graffiti at street mural festival
SPRAY paint and brushes in hand, the artists focused on their murals, tuning out the chaotic symphony of car horns and swirls of exhaust from the Lagos traffic behind them.
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December 13, 2025
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Thai PM paves way for national elections
THAILAND'S prime minister dissolved parliament yesterday, paving the way for general elections early next year as deadly border clashes continue with neighbour Cambodia.
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December 13, 2025
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Cookbook author Kohler on food, festivities and family
FOR cookbook author and hostess-with the-mostest Jan Kohler celebrations are synonymous with food.
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December 13, 2025
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Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to ticket sales
FANS' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's World Cup due to their “extortionate” cost.
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December 13, 2025
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Stargazing study shows promise for improving mental health
RESEARCHERS are uncovering how stargazing experiences can reduce stress, improve mood, and strengthen social connection. | Supplied
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December 13, 2025
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Sibusisiwe Jili embraces new musical journey while shining on screen
MULTI-TALENTED star Sibusisiwe Jili, affectionately known as AuraSibu, shares her journey as she steps into a new creative chapter, blending her acting prowess with her passion for music.
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December 13, 2025
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New coach wants Sharks to show fight against Saracens at The Tank
DEBUT matches as head coach don’t come too much tougher than playing a Saracens team packed with England internationals, but JP Pietersen was cool and calm when he faced his first press conference in the hot seat.
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December 13, 2025
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One dead, several trapped as temple collapses in KZN
ONE person was killed and several others trapped when a section of the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, collapsed yesterday just after midday.
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December 13, 2025
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Boyd's journey of endurance and social impact
CAPE TOWN TO CAIRO RUN
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December 13, 2025
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US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as war fears build
THE US Treasury imposed new sanctions on Thursday against three of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s relatives as well as six companies shipping the South American country’s oil.
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December 13, 2025
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Echoes of '96 as Bafana aim for Afcon glory
THE superstitious are already saying it is written in the stars.
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December 13, 2025
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PLAN B FOR THE MODERN FAMILY: WHY GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP MATTERS
THE idea of owning a second residency of foreign citizenship was once a luxury reserved for the ultra-wealthy.
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December 13, 2025
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New plug-in hybrid touches down in SA
PLUG-IN hybrids (PHEVs) are seen as an ideal bridge between internal combustion and electric motoring, particularly for countries such as South Africa, where long-distance driving is the norm and range anxiety is a real concern.
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December 13, 2025
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Communities urged to stay vigilant amid rising stokvel robberies
FOLLOWING a spike in robberies linked to stokvel savings, Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe is urging communities to stay alert and avoid keeping large sums of cash at home.
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December 13, 2025
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Nzulu, 3, celebrates the priceless gift of a smile
IN A heartwarming milestone that underscores the transformative power of healthcare, 3-year-old Nzulu from the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast recently blew out birthday candles for the first time.
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December 13, 2025
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Moral consistency in word and deed
EVERY member of the human family not only has the right to benefit from a peaceful and prosperous civilization, but both an obligation and a privilege of contributing towards its construction.
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December 13, 2025
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Avoid a financial hangover this festive season
AS CONSUMERS become more confident about the economy, the risk of overspending over the festive season becomes increasingly real.
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December 13, 2025
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Warner backs Khawaja to open in Adelaide
FORMER Australia batter David Warner has backed his ex-opening partner Usman Khawaja to return to the top of the order for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, suggesting that sliding Travis Head at No. 5 can pose more threat for England.
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December 13, 2025
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Youth confront SA's democratic challenges at Soweto dialogue
STRUGGLE VETERANS
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December 13, 2025
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How food insecurity drives girls into transactional relationships
IN THE vibrant yet vulnerable landscape of South Africa, nearly 10 million adolescents grapple with the weight of survival amid systemic neglect. A new study from the University of Pretoria's Department of Psychology lays bare the harsh truths of adolescent girls navigating poverty, food insecurity and the life-altering consequences of transactional relationships. As these young women seek to fill their stomachs, they are often compelled to trade their safety for fleeting sustenance.
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December 13, 2025
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South Africa's top google searches tell the story of 2025
AS 2025 draws to a close, South Africa is reflecting on the stories, moments, and trends that defined the year, and Google has just released its Year in Search 2025 report for the country.
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December 13, 2025
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Free speech, public venues and the price of division
THE recent peaceful sit-in at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) Cape Town and Mothers4Gaza, was not merely a protest against a concert - it was an urgent intervention into the very meaning of free expression and public accountability in South Africa.
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December 13, 2025
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Kolisi unfollows Rachel's family
FOR a long time, the Kolisi family looked like one big, happy team.
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December 13, 2025
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Scientists find way to recharge aging cells
AGEING taps us on the shoulder in many ways: wrinkles, thinning hair, loss of flexibility and slowing of the brain.
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December 13, 2025
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HR head suspended over failure to act against Mkhwanazi
THE City of Ekurhuleni has confirmed that the head of its Department of Human Resources, Linda Gxasheka, has been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect for failing to institute disciplinary action against acting EMPD chief brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi.
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December 13, 2025
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Sheppard hails progress of young midfield talents
KAIZER Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge assistant coach Dillon Sheppard has praised the character and development of rising stars Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala as they continue to establish themselves within the senior setup.
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