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Saturday Star
Fraudsters posing as police officers leave victims in despair
IN RECENT years, South Africa has unfortunately earned a reputation as a fertile ground for fraudsters, transforming the country into a global hotspot for scams so elaborate they could fool even the sharpest among us.
3 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
A reflection on the journey of children's rights in SouthAfrica
ON APRIL 27, 1994, South Africa embarked on its journey toward democracy, emerging from the shadows of apartheid. Thirty-one years later, we take a moment to reflect on what this freedom has meant - not only for the adults who cast their first votes but also for the generations of children born into this new South Africa. For these children, democracy is not a distant memory; it is a promise that they will be seen, heard, and protected.
3 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
A retro masterpiece unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show
HARKING back to the 1970s, Porsche has unveiled a retro-styled 911 called the 911 Spirit 70 at the Shanghai Auto Show and according to Porsche, a lucky few will be able to own one locally.
1 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Goodall: Proteas Women live by the sword, die by the sword
THE Proteas Women might have lost two matches in a row in the ongoing Tri-Series against India and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, but the experienced top-order batter Lara Goodall is seemingly back in form.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Meet SA's newest Nsouli Scholars
TWO remarkable young South Africans, Zuri Conroy and Mackensie McKay, began an exciting journey this year as the country’s newest recipients of the prestigious Nsouli Scholars Programme, the flagship scholarship initiative of global premium education group, Inspired.
4 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Pirates to play the game, not the occasion
MIHLALI BALEKA
3 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
UN overhaul amid funding crisis
THE UN is considering a massive overhaul that would merge major departments and shift resources across the globe, according to an internal memo prepared by senior officials tasked with reforming the world body.
3 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
DA takes legal action against speaker over blocked motion on Health MEC
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has filed court papers against the Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL), Morakane Mosupyoe, accusing her of acting unconstitutionally by blocking a motion aimed at censuring the MEC for Health, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Farmers struggle to revive rebel-held fields
FARMERS in a breadbasket town in eastern Congo who previously fled heavy fighting are facing new challenges as they return to tend fields now under rebel control, a phenomenon playing out across the war-hit region.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Achieving financial freedom: the mindset you need to build wealth
FINANCIAL freedom is a goal that many aspire to, yet few truly achieve.
3 min |
May 03, 2025
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Anything can change in second leg, Amorim warns United
MANCHESTER United coach Ruben Amorim said it was “natural” his more experienced stars like Harry Maguire delivered in the 3-0 Europa League semi-final first leg win over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Fuel your hair and your day: discover 5 delicious biotin (vitamin B7) superfoods
FOOD is truly the holy grail of wellness. From glowing skin to gut health, and even something as seemingly mundane as strong nails or luscious hair, what we eat plays a critical role in how we look and feel. In the world of nutrients, biotin, also known as vitamin B7, doesn't always get the spotlight, but it should.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Say cheese: Barcelona creates a photo zone to manage tourist traffic at iconic landmark
BARCELONA is rethinking how it welcomes its millions of visitors, starting with the city’s most iconic landmark, the Sagrada Família. With up to 16,000 people visiting the basilica each day.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Do It for the Dreamers – Support Slipper Day
SLIPPER Day returns on May 30 and South Africans are invited to Do It For The Dreamers by purchasing a R20 sticker, wearing their slippers, and helping to fulfil the dreams of children facing life-threatening illnesses.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
In Rome the cardinals eat 'poor' food, but can't resist an ice-cream
WHETHER chomping on local fare such as pasta carbonara or veal cutlets wrapped in ham, Catholic cardinals, who are meeting in the Vatican this week to prepare for the conclave, have \"simple\" tastes, local restaurateurs say.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Dramatic PSL relegation fight looms
WITH only a few games remaining in the 2024/25 Premiership season, the relegation battle is entering a dramatic climax.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
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Champs Crinums bounce back with commanding win over Flames
DEFENDING champions the Free State Crinums bounced back quickly from their only loss so far of Power Week 1 of the Telkom Netball League (TNL), with a 68-45 win over the North West Flames on day six.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
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SAPS investigates man for false social media claims
HENNOPS RIVER INCIDENT
1 min |
May 03, 2025
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Fire fighting efforts under scrutiny
AS RAIN swept across the Cape this week, it brought long-awaited relief to the charred slopes of Tokai, Noordhoek, Silvermine and surrounding areas.
3 min |
May 03, 2025
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Top-eight chasing Arrows aim to end winless run against Stellenbosch
GOLDEN Arrows’ top-eight ambitions have taken a few knocks in recent matches, with a short winless run placing them on the back foot ahead of the visit of Stellenbosch FC.
1 min |
May 03, 2025
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Unleash your inner adventurer: Mzansi's ultimate winter guide
WINTER is often seen as a time for hibernation, where people retreat indoors with warm blankets and steaming cups of hot cocoa.
4 min |
May 03, 2025
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Niemach demands fireworks for derby
THE most anticipated fixture on the South African football calendar is upon us as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates prepare to battle it out in a vital Bet-way Premiership game this weekend.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
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SA star Moodley suffers fractured wrist after heavy collision in Spain
JUST as he was getting into the swing of things in his maiden Moto3 season, Ruche Moodley will have to regain some of the confidence he lost after a crash in Jerez, Spain last Sunday.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
Saturday Star
Heart transplant duo takes on sani2c
PASSION
3 min |
May 03, 2025
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Fashion meets music on stage
THE anticipation for the prestigious Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) 2025 continues to build, as the spectacular ceremony is set to take place today at the iconic Mbombela Stadium.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
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Stormers star Gelant: A student of the game expanding his rugby arsenal
HE'S a student of the game, and the day Warrick Gelant stops learning new skills to add to his impressive arsenal on the rugby field will likely be the day he plays his final match.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
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How South Africans are navigating financial challenges according to the SpendTrend25
IF you're curious about how South Africans are coping financially, ditch the dramatic headlines and take a closer look at the numbers.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Is your gym routine a germ magnet?
FLU season is officially here, and while most of us are focused on boosting immunity with healthy diets and exercise, we often overlook the hidden culprits sabotaging our health.
2 min |
April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Insurance claims surge amid crumbling roads crisis
GIVEN the prevalence of potholes, sometimes craters, that dog South Africa's roads, perhaps Waze should stop warning drivers about them and let those behind the wheel know that the next stretch of road doesn't require a 4x4 to navigate.
3 min |
April 26, 2025
Saturday Star
Husband mistakenly deported, wife caught in political crossfire
THE wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration, has been moved to a safe house by supporters after US officials posted a court document on social media that included the family’s address.
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