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Saturday Star
School rugby and head injuries explained
THE rugby season is kicking off in schools across South Africa and players, parents, coaches and referees are preparing for exciting, yet physically demanding matches. In many sports, injuries are an unfortunate, common occurrence. Rugby, inherently a contact sport, also carries the inevitable tisk of head injuries, ranging from minor concussions to severe Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs).
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April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Professionals urge ANC to ‘get its house in order’ or face electoral defeat
PROFESSIONALS have warned the ANC to urgently address some of its pressing challenges or risk being wiped out as an electoral force.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
More than a Prado in Prada: a new player in luxury 4x4 space
LIKE a burly tri-athlete in a tuxedo, the new Lexus GX aims to combine genuine off-road capability with the kind of luxury and sophistication that you'd expect from the Japanese pre-mium brand.
4 min |
April 12, 2025
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Success isn't about the summit, it's about the journey
RAYMOND Ledwaba described himself as a bit of an imposter in the author world.
4 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Football entities - especially Safa - must support our clubs and national teams
SOUTH African football is on the rise right now. And that’s why all stakeholders - especially the motherbody - should preserve and aid every moment.
3 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Lions, Stormers with plenty to do as SA franchises gear up for crucial URC playoff push
THERE is still an outside chance for all four South African franchises to reach the playoffs of the United Rugby Championship (URC) when the tournament hits the business end next weekend.
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April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
South Africa emerges as the go-to spot for wellness travel
WELLNESS travel is no longer just a trend; it’s a lifestyle. Globally, travellers are seeking destinations that offer rejuvenation, relaxation, and connection to nature, and South Africa is quickly emerging as a leading hotspot for luxury wellness tourism.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
The R6O billion class action against banks
IMAGINE standing on the lawn of a home you poured your blood, sweat, and savings into, watching as it’s repossessed by the bank. Now imagine discovering that the very same house, cornerstone of yout life, has been sold by that bank for as little as R100. For some South African homeowners, this isn’t a distant nightmare but a cold, harsh reality that has sparked a battle in the courts.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Born to be wild: AJ Venter heads towards the Irish seas yet again
EVERY few weeks (or pretty much as often as possible) I try to profile South Africans that are doing extraordinary things right here and abroad.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Love for Mother Earth and humanity
INTERNATIONAL Mother Earth Day, on 22 April, is a global call for action to protect the earth’s resources — bearing in mind that the future prosperity and the peaceful co-existence of people will greatly depend on access to, and conservation of, natural resources.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Mbeki's AIDS policies echo in Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance
THERE'S historical precedent for how Robert F Kennedy Jr is handling his ascension to high office in the US. It’s an episode that didn’t end well.
5 min |
April 12, 2025
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Titanic: Digital resurrection
APRIL 14 marks the 113th anniversary of the R.M.S. Titanic’s sinking - an event that has fuelled global fascination for more than a century.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Royal AM saga: everyone loses, but the biggest casualty is the PSL
THE Royal AM saga has been a bruising chapter in South African football — a mix of mismanagement, financial scandal, and embarrassing headlines.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
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Bulls stand strong as the last SA team in URC
THE Bulls are well aware that they face a “big task” against Edinburgh this afternoon, but are confident that they have the team to clinch victory in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Heart-pounding thrills to zen-like chill: family adventures for every dynamic
IN TODAY'S fast-paced world, where balancing work commitments, school schedules, and daily responsibilities can seem overwhelming, it’s easy for family time to slip away.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Chiefs - Sundowns clash is more than just a game; it is a clash of ambitions
TOMORROW'S Nedbank Cup semi-final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld is more than just a game; it is a clash of ambitions.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Pension Funds Adjudicator rules again sperm donor’s children in death benefit case
SPERM does not make a father, and being a biological parent does not automatically grant parental rights, according to a ruling by the Pension Funds Adjudicator, Muvhango Lukhaimane.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Roos shines as Springbok Women’s Sevens qualify for SVNS playoffs in Los Angeles
THE Springbok Women’s Sevens booked their place at the SVNS Series playoff tournament in Los Angeles next month following three excellent wins in the group stages of the final qualifier in Krakow, Poland.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Injury opens Springboks door: Roos and Hanekom compete for Wiese’s No 8 spot
THE revelation that incumbent Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese is likely out for some of the 2025 international season is unfortunate, but the silver lining is that Rassie Erasmus has a good opportunity to examine the pecking order in the position.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Speaking off-the -cuff can be dangerous
I'VE been trying to be a good Catholic this Easter time and I’ve been going to church on Sundays.
3 min |
April 12, 2025
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The prospect of a dream all-South African Champions League final has set pulses racing
SOUTH African football is on the brink of continental history as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates navigate separate paths in the CAF Champions League semi-final round.
1 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Lions in control post Day Two of the Four-Day Series final
THE Lions remained in control of the proceedings when stumps were called on Day Two of the Cricket South Africa Four-Day Series Final at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg yesterday.
1 min |
April 12, 2025
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Camilla shares secret of royal romance
BRITAIN’S Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, has shared her secret to a successful twenty-year marriage.
1 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Chiefs - Sundowns clash is more than just a game: it is a clash of ambitions
TOMORROW'S Nedbank Cup semi-final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld is more than just a game; it is a clash of ambitions.
1 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Amajita name Afcon squad with Chiefs, Pirates starlets leading the line
THE next generation of South African football talent will be tested on the continental stage later this month as Amajita head to Egypt for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates youngsters at the heart of Raymond Mdaka’s squad.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
African parliaments show mixed success in representing citizens
BY THE end of this year, 42 African countries will have held national elections in the previous 24 months. But do these elections produce parliaments that accurately reflect the societies they serve? Aside from studies of women in Africa’s legislatures, there is surprisingly little information about this important issue.
4 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
How the Master’s Office is digitising trust registration
THE Master’s Office has faced significant criticism in the media over the past few years due to frustrations with service delivery issues. As a 350-year-old institution, with its first trust recorded in 1833, the Master’s Office is under increasing pressure to adapt to societal changes and a growing client base while managing its manual systems.
3 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Court increases unlawful arrest payout to R50 000 for deceased woman
A NORTH West woman, who was unlawfully arrested and detained, must be compensated to the tune of RSO 000 by the Minister of Police after the Supreme Court of Appeal increased her compensation amount this week.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
Saturday Star
Griquaas, Pumas set the SA Cup pace as race hots up for Currie Cup spots
THE unbeaten duo of the Pumas and Griquas have been dominating the SA Cup, but a chasing pack are desperate to secure a place in the top four to ensure qualification for the Currie Cup Premier Division.
2 min |
April 12, 2025
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From Simbine to Manyonga and Geldenhuys, SA athletes take aim at Botswana Grand Prix
WHILE all eyes will be on Akani Simbine’s duel with Ferdinand Omanyala in the 100m in Botswana Grand Prix today, two South African women will be hoping to take the next big step in their careers.
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