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New chairman outlines plans for SuperSport United
SIWELELE FC chairman Calvyn Le’John has revealed the steps they had to take to acquire the status of SuperSport United, and what it’ll take to sustain the club.
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August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Expert warns Code 10 licence loophole endangers lives
SOUTH Africa's K53 system, when used correctly, is an excellent defensive driving framework.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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Presidential term limits abolished
EL SALVADOR’S President Nayib Bukele secured the right to seek indefinite reelection on Thursday after his party-controlled Congress approved a sweeping constitutional reform that also extends presidential terms from five to six years.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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Sudan’s war is an economic disaster: here’s how bad it could get
SINCE April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. What began as a struggle for power has turned into a national catastrophe.
4 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Trustees to start preparing for third-party data (IT3(t)) submission to Sars
SINCE 2023, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) has categorised trustees as third-party data submitters alongside banks and other financial institutions, which are required to report their figures to Sars so that Sars can pre-fill this information in the relevant persons’ tax returns, aiming to prevent tax leakage.
6 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Mntambo eyes MTN8 glory
LINDA Mntambo was reluctant to spell it out, but the captain of Sekhukhune United clearly believes that this could be the year they win the club their maiden trophy, and his confidence is not without basis.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Asisa reports a rise in insurance fraud cases despite reduced losses
SOUTH African life insurers and investment firms prevented fraud and dishonest activity totalling R1.4 billion in 2024, according to the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa).
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Mermaiding magic offers a playful escape
IN A SUBURBAN Maryland swimming pool, amid scuba divers practicing with oxygen tanks and young children wearing floaties while holding paddle boards, more than a dozen technicoloured mermaid tails glittered through the surface in the nine-foot deep end.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Dutch twins help recreate face of Belgium's ancient hunter-gatherer
WITH her clear blue eyes and slightly nervous gaze, the reconstructed bust of Mos’anne - a woman who lived around 10 500 years ago - is uncannily lifelike.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Why South African taxpayers should double-check their auto-assessments
MILLIONS of South Africans were auto-assessed by the South African Revenue Service (Sars) in 2024, a move designed to simplify the tax season. But with convenience comes risk.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Why Christopher Reeve’s story hit me harder than kryptonite ...
AS A TV critic, | have watched my fair share of documentaries, but none has left as indelible an impression as Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story on Showmax.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Showmax Premier League begins football flesta with MTN8 quarter-finals
WHILE we eagerly await the Community Shield clash between Premier League champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace next week, on Sunday, August 10, and the Betway Premiership kicking off soon after, all eyes will first be on the explosive MINS.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
US envoy visits Gaza sites amid deaths of aid seekers
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump's special envoy inspected a US-backed food distribution centre in war-torn Gaza yesterday, as the UN rights office reported that Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Madrid denied extra rest ahead of new season
A SPANISH football federation judge has rejected Real Madrid’s request to delay their opening match of the 2025-26 La Liga season, citing no violation of the established rest period rules.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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Why Gen Z and millennials are ditching middle management
WE SPEND a huge part of our lives at work, which is already a little depressing when you think about it.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
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Sibisi backs new coach ahead of his first game
FORMER Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro left the jersey in a better place, having integrated youngsters into the team, won trophies and finished second in the league.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Boland coach Fourie sticks with winning formula
THE Boland Cavaliers will field an unchanged match-day 23 for tomorrow’s Currie Cup match against Griquas in Kimberley.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
The shadows of human trafficking loom large in SA
THIS week, the recent observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons has amplified calls for urgent action against human trafficking in South Africa, a crime that is claimed to take advantage of the most vulnerable members of society.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Mackenzie's pricey teacup brews questions
PINKIE up or pinkie down, how does Gayton Mackenzie drink his tea?
2 min |
August 02, 2025
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WOMEN'S ROLE IN SOCIAL COHESION
AS WE observe National Women’s Month in August, it is timely to reflect on the importance of the empowerment of women, and their role in social cohesion — both in our communities and in global society.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Empowering women in travel: Kele on leadership and safety in the industry
SOUTH Africa ushers in Women's Month, the spotlight turns to the empowerment of women across all sectors, sparking crucial dialogues about the need for continuous support, mentorship, and training.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
The MTN8 will mark the start of a chapter that could define SA football
THE start of the domestic season this weekend is set to mark the first step of what will either be a smooth, bumpy or rollercoaster ride for football lovers in the next six months.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
R171m spent on VIP protection over five years
TAXPAYERS have forked out a staggering R171 million over the past five years for the protection of VIPs such as speakers of legislatures, members of the judiciary, and “individuals of strategic importance to the country”.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Coetzé denied another gold medal in pulsating backstroke final
PIETER Coetzé narrowly missed out on a second gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore in Friday's 200m backstroke final, while Kaylene Corbett took bronze in the women’s 200m breaststroke final.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Puppet ban in Indonesian capital threatens buskers
IN THE SWELTERING streets of Jakarta, buskers carry towering, hollow puppets and pass around a bucket for donations. Now, they fear becoming outlaws.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Building a business from the ground up
IN THE bustling markets of Benin, gari and tapioca are more than just food. They're daily staples, part of the rhythm of life. For Deyelin Giles Bossa, they’re also the heart of his business, Fenou Benin.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
Why are interest rates still high when inflation is so low?
INFLATION is something we can’t avoid — it’s a bit like death and taxes. Traditionally, South Africa has had high inflation in comparison with developed countries, and that’s a fundamental reason why the rand has steadily declined against the currencies of those countries. The Covid-19 pandemic upended that trend, and who knows what the effects of US tariffs will be. Whether we return to what now seems was a much safer, more stable world before Covid remains to be seen.
4 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
West Ham’s Paqueta has been cleared of betting charges
WEST Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
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Maharaj focused on ODI & Test cricket as retirement is not far
PROTEAS spinner Keshav Maharaj might only be playing two formats now, ODI and Test cricket; however, he still has ambitions to play until he turns 40.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Saturday Star
After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
AFTER severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off today.
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