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Saturday Star
One year in, the lessons from South Africa's two-pot retirement reform
APPROXIMATELY R60 billion has been withdrawn since South Africa’s new two-pot retirement fund system was implemented a year ago.
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September 13, 2025
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The rise of pickpocketing in Europe's top tourist destinations
FROM Madrid to Paris, Rome and Venice, tourists are increasingly being targeted by gangs of pickpockets that can ruin a holiday in these historic European cities.
3 min |
September 13, 2025
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Bold prediction: Pirates to clinch MTNS title
TODAY marks a monumental day in South African football as the MTN8 final descends upon Mbombela Stadium, with Orlando Pirates poised to make history.
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September 13, 2025
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Effective goal-setting strategies
WHETHER in your career or personal development, it is critical to get clear on what you want, why you want it and how to take action. This seemingly simple task is often what distinguishes action-takers from dreamers.
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September 13, 2025
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Why everyone needs a will, not just the wealthy or old
MANY people consider estate planning and having a will something exclusively for the wealthy or elderly.
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September 13, 2025
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A beacon of kindness and generosity in SA's motor industry
The South African motor industry has lost one of its kindest and most altruistic souls, with the passing of Philip Hull on Saturday.
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September 13, 2025
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A ‘real’ movie fights back in anime-ruled Japan
PENSIONER Shizue Kato didn’t fancy the new Demon Slayer anime blockbuster and instead watched Kokuho, a rare live-action cinema hit in Japan, where animation rules.
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September 13, 2025
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Russia, Belarus start military drills
RUSSIA and its key ally Belarus began major joint military drills yesterday, putting Nato on edge days after Poland accused Moscow of escalating tensions by firing attack drones through its airspace.
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September 13, 2025
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Taxpayers foot R10.3m bill for ministerial residences, R143 000 for curtains
TAXPAYERS have footed a bill of R10.3 million for the maintenance of ministerial residences since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) after the elections last year.
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September 13, 2025
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Youth with disabilities get business boost
FIFTEEN young people living with disabilities from Cape Flats communities — including: Crossroads, Delft, Eerste River, Khayelitsha and Mitchell's Plain - have taken their first steps towards running their own businesses thanks to Engen’s New Venture Creation Learnership.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
Saturday Star
Enhle Mbali sparks outrage for ‘k*fir hare’ comment
UNDER FIRE
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September 13, 2025
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Low economic growth keeps consumers cautious
EVEN as economic growth picked up in the second quarter - to 0.8% versus 0.1% in the first three months of the year - economists warn that the environment for the consumer remains subdued.
4 min |
September 13, 2025
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Slot urges patience with 'best striker' Isak after record move
ARNE Slot yesterday described new signing Alexander Isak as “maybe the best striker in the world” but warned he would be eased into action gradually after a disrupted preseason.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
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Donnarumma ready for challenge of 'world's best league'
MANCHESTER City’s new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is ready to prove himself in the “best league in the world” after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
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Outrage as Ramaphosa’s social media posts inappropriate content
FAUX PAS
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September 13, 2025
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Pirates’ international call-ups Ouaddou ahead of final
ORLANDO Pirates face a unique challenge ahead of the MTN8 final as seven of their players returned from international duty on Wednesday with the showdown set for today, while Stellenbosch started preparations with Bafana Bafana’s Thabo Moloisane the only one missing.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
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Unmarried couples: who gets what after the death of a partner?
YOU’VE lived with your partner for years, building a home, plate by plate, couch by couch. But without a marriage certificate or a traditional celebration, South African law does not afford you the same legal protections that married couples enjoy. So, what happens if your partner passes away?
2 min |
September 13, 2025
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SA’s shift from non-alignment to Brics
SOUTH Africa’s foreign policy configuration since the twilight of apartheid has been characterised by an evolving commitment to “active nonalignment” and an strategic engagement within the Brics coalition of developing nations. Popular analytical frameworks predominantly interpret such shifts in terms of geopolitical pragmatism or economic strategy aimed at positioning South Africa favourably within the global order.
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September 13, 2025
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Taxing times: influencers scramble to keep up with rules
INFLUENCERS are firmly on SARS’s radar. The issue is no longer whether their income, cash or otherwise, is taxable, but how the revenue service will enforce compliance in a fast-growing, often murky, digital economy.
3 min |
September 13, 2025
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Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets
NEPAL'S president and army sought yesterday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
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Pope Leo canonises ‘God's Influencer’ St Carlo
MILLENNIAL SAINT
6 min |
September 13, 2025
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Bok Women ring changes, tweak combinations with Latsha set to lead charge
SPRINGBOK Women’s head coach Swys de Bruin has made a number of interesting tactical and personnel tweaks to the squad for tomorrow’s final Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool D clash against France at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton.
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September 06, 2025
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Two-pot system a year on — the signs are good
IT is a year since the so-called “two-pot” retirement savings system came into effect in South Africa, with the aim of forcing employees to retain a major portion of their retirement savings until they need it most - when they retire.
4 min |
September 06, 2025
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FLOTILLA AIMS TO BREAK GAZA'S BLOCKADE
Civilian fleet seeks to deliver supplies to Palestinians
3 min |
September 06, 2025
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Work needs ‘intentional redesign’
FOR the past few years, the conversation around the future of work has been dominated by one word: hybrid.
2 min |
September 06, 2025
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Growing trend of ‘accidental’ managers
A RECENT poll conducted by Robert Walters involving more than 2 000 white-collar professionals in South Africa has brought to light a concerning trend — a significant number of managers are stepping into leadership roles without the necessary training, support or recognition.
3 min |
September 06, 2025
Saturday Star
ULTIMATE TEST TO DECIDE ULTIMATE RIVALRY
EDEN Park in Auckland is the centre of the rugby universe this morning as the Springboks and the All Blacks square up in the most eagerly-awaited rugby match since these teams contested the World Cup final in Paris in 2023.
1 min |
September 06, 2025
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LOST OPPORTUNITIES: Dropping pure maths betrays a generation of girls
EVERY time a school removes pure mathematics, a girl who could have been an engineer, scientist or innovator is told: “This path is not for you.”
2 min |
September 06, 2025
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STALLING A REVOLUTION The panic over AI cheating is missing the point
SINCE ChatGPT hit the scene nearly three years ago, adults have been gawking over stories about Gen Z using artificial intelligence to cut corners in the classroom.
3 min |
September 06, 2025
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Teacher jumps from moving Uber to escape danger
WHAT started as a normal Uber ride request turned into a hell ride for a primary school teacher who was forced to jump out of a fast-moving vehicle, fearing for her life in an alleged attempted attack by the driver.
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