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Saturday Star
Dire predictions about green energy were all wrong
TWENTY years ago, former US vice-president Al Gore was travelling the world narrating a slideshow about the perils of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. In 2006, the presentation reached far more people through the documentary, An Inconvenient Truth.
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July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Ugandan transgender religious leaders, and their search for home
FLEEING FROM HATE
7 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Puoane returns home to celebrate Mashile's poetry through jazz
RENOWNED jazz vocalist and Pretoria native Tutu Puoane is set to grace stages across South Africa with her much-anticipated tour, showcasing her current project, Wrapped In Rhythm.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
SA shines at the Dance World Cup 2025 with 62 medals
IN AN OUTSTANDING display of talent and artistry, South Africa triumphed at the Dance World Cup 2025 held in Burgos, Spain, securing a remarkable total of 62 medals — 22 gold, 21 silver, and 19 bronze. This exceptional achievement not only highlights the country's vibrant dance scene but also sees South Africa crowned as World Champions in both the Street Dance and Commercial categories.
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
A ride down memory lane
ONE of the themes for this year’s Cars in the Park event, organised by the Pretoria Old Motor Club on August 3 is “The History of the Motor Car”.
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Bonmati – from hospital bed to Euro hero
“YOU could write a book about this,” said Aitana Bonmati on Wednesday as she reflected on the last few weeks in her life after scoring the goal which took Spain into the final of the Women’s Euro 2025.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Bok Women taking lessons to heart despite expensive school fees
THE Springbok Women’s team would have taken a lot of lessons from the defeats they suffered in the two-Test series against Canada.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Silent Al revolution that could shatter SA's graduate dreams
A MAJOR disruption is unfolding in global white-collar employment. According to Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei, up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish in the next five years due to advances in artificial intelligence (AI).
3 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Xaba gunning for whopping sixth national half-marathon title in a row
GLENROSE Xaba will chase her sixth national half-marathon title in a row for Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) as part of a star-studded field at the ASA Road Running Championships in Namakgale, Phalaborwa, today.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
How to manage flight cancellations
SOUTH African travellers are facing major disruptions as the FlySafair strike continues to cause widespread delays and flight cancellations.
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Saili tips Morocco to edge Wafcon final against Nigeria
FORMER Zambia Women’s national team player, Melissa Kape Saili, believes host nation Morocco may just edge the highly anticipated Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final against reigning champions Nigeria.
3 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Sierra Leone forest champion sees dream realised for Tiwai
ACTIVIST Tommy Garnett's decades of work paid off when Sierra Leone's Tiwai island - a lush forest home to one of the world's highest concentrations of primates - landed a spot on the UN cultural agency's World Heritage list.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
GLAMOUR’S Most GLAMORous Award winners of 2025
GLAMOUR, glitz and the pink carpet lit up the fashion scene as GLAMOUR magazine hosted its annual GLAMOUR Most GLAMORous 2025 Awards (#GMG2025) on Saturday, July 19, at Langham’s Lifestyle Estate in Joburg.
6 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
A new era in performance and comfort
THE age-old questions about bakkies have always been: what do you do with only two seats in front, and how do you protect the stuff in the back?
3 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Nelson Mandela Month initiative brings joy to underprivileged learners
AS PART of the ongoing campaigns commemorating Nelson Mandela Month, The Star and Saturday Star have launched a heartwarming initiative, visiting schools to provide much-needed school shoes to underprivileged learners.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
‘I’ll be back’ – says Barca’s Ter Stegen
BARCELONA goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to undergo back surgery on a long-term problem and will miss three months as a result, the Germany international said on Thursday.
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
SA team shines with record-breaking performance
THE South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) is celebrating a historic achievement as the national team secured its best ranking in 25 years at the recent International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) held in Australia from 10 to 20 July.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Hatton to lead Sharks against Lions in repeat of last year’s final
IF ever there was a chance to compare the personnel depth between the Stormers / Western Province and the Bulls it would be today’s clash between the two franchises’ Currie Cup teams.
3 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
FRAUD ACCUSED Withdrawal of CFO secondment for Free State official
THE secondment of a senior Free State provincial government official among the accused in the R25 million fraud case involving Gupta-linked Nulane Investments as Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality acting chief financial officer (CFO) has been withdrawn.
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Championing positive change through cultural expression
WHEN most 16-year-olds were learning TikTok dances or stressing over exam schedules, Olamide Balogun was building a business from the floor of her bedroom.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Defence argues State witness fabricated evidence in Phoenix unrest trial
The defence in a trial of four men accused of inciting violence in Phoenix during the July 2021 civil unrest has told a State witness that the evidence he has given to the Durban High Court and the police is false.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Rare Gandhi portrait sells for £152 800 at auction
A RARE painting of Mahatma Gandhi, believed to be the only oil portrait that the Indian independence leader ever sat for, has sold at auction in the UK for £152,800 ($205,000).
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Lesotho’s jockeys saddle up
SWATHED in vibrant woollen blankets against the biting winter chill, jockeys —some no more than boys — thundered down a dusty track carved between the undulating hills of the tiny kingdom of Lesotho.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
RIGHT TO LIVE IN A PEACEFUL WORLD
THE social evolution of humanity has led to much greater levels of interdependence.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Solo women travellers who are influencing adventure
LOOKING for your next adventure? Whether you dream of lounging on sandy beaches or scaling the highest peaks, the world of travel has never felt more accessible, thanks to the vibrant voices of social media influencers.
4 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Bafana Bafana Phiri shares views on youth football development
FRENCH-based Bafana Bafana midfielder and Engen Knockout Challenge graduate Lebogang Phiri recently made a powerful return to the tournament that helped shape his career.
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Beyond the blame: Understanding the governance challenges in SA football
THE ongoing criticism directed at South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has reached a crescendo, with many supporters and analysts voicing their frustrations via social media platforms.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
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Isak reportedly considering Newcastle exit
ALEXANDER Isak has reportedly told Newcastle he wants to explore a move away as the club confirmed he was not part of the squad travelling to Asia for preseason friendlies.
1 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Cachalia can confront SAPS rot or protect Ramaphosa's interests
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave and appoint Professor Firoz Cachalia as Acting Minister of Police, effective August 1, has sparked turbulence within the upper echelons of the SAPS.
3 min |
July 26, 2025
Saturday Star
New franchise series ready to churn up water as driver for change in sport
WATER polo's new national franchise tournament is set to make a splash after borrowing from the concept of SA20 cricket's draft system, and could also tap into the pool of rugby talent in SA.
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