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Saturday Star - August 30, 2025

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August 30, 2025

Tourist pours beer into elephant's trunk

WILDLIFE conservationists in Kenya are reeling after a video surfaced of a Spanish tourist pouring beer into the trunk of an elephant at the Ol Jogi Conservancy in Laikipia County.

1 mins

'We slept at taxi rank': Santaco apologises as strike frustrates residents

SEVERAL taxi commuters spent the night at taxi ranks around Kempton Park after taxi operators affiliated to the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) withdrew their services.

1 mins

Bok Women stand on edge of history in York showdown

THE Springbok Women's team has a date with destiny tomorrow in the ancient English city of York, where they play Italy in a massively important World Cup fixture.

1 mins

LAW FALTERS AS DISORDER CRIPPLES SA

'Criminal justice system ill-equipped'

3 mins

Apartheid's ‘othering’ is alive and well

MY FIRST conscious political awakening happened when I was 12 or 13 years old.

3 mins

Two men publicly flogged for gay sex

TWO men were publicly flogged 76 times each in Indonesia’s conservative province of Aceh on Tuesday after they were found guilty of sexual relations by a court operating under strict Islamic law.

1 mins

Two safari escapes in the heart of big five territory

Nestled near the majestic Drakensberg mountains to the west of Kruger Park, Makalali Private Game Lodge spans 26 000ha of unspoiled bushveld in South Africa’s Northeastern Lowveld.

1 mins

Tyla's mother shines on TikTok

LIKE mother, like daughter, Tyla’s mother, Sharleen Jasmin, oozes confidence as she sings along to her daughter’s chart-topping hit Is It.

1 mins

Fashion leaders shine at BRICS+ summit

THIS August, the fashion world turns its focus to Moscow, where the BRICS+ Fashion Summit promises to be a game-changer for global style and innovation.

1 mins

Meyer blossoms beyond the runway

FROM global fashion campaigns to frontline advocacy, Nicole Meyer is leveraging her voice for those who need it most.

2 mins

Mabalane marks 23 years clean

AWARD-WINNING singer turned pastor Kabelo Mabalane is set to mark a powerful milestone on September 2, 2025 - 23 years of sobriety.

2 mins

Noah lands film deal for 'The Island'

SOUTH African export comedian, Trevor Noah has penned an exciting new deal with Paramount Pictures.

1 mins

Department concerned over incomplete online admissions for Grade 1 and 8

THE Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) issued an urgent reminder to parents and guardians to complete their online admissions applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 in public schools before the imminent deadline.

1 mins

Three arrested for possession of crocodile carcass, dead vulture

POLICE in Limpopo and rangers from the Kruger National Park arrested three suspects aged between 29 and 38 for possession of a crocodile carcass, its fat and skin, and a dead vulture.

1 mins

121 dockets returned to SAPS political killings team

AT LEAST 121 police dockets will be to be returned to the political killings task team after they were removed from the unit.

1 mins

FNB flags scam selling SA accounts to Zimbabwe, Mozambique nationals

FIRST National Bank (FNB) has issued a warning about a scam in which criminals are illegally selling South African business accounts to nonresidents, mainly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

1 mins

Black Sash warns of potential pitfalls in Sassa’s biometric identification system

HUMAN rights organisation, Black Sash, has expressed serious concerns about the capacity of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to roll out compulsory biometric identification for new beneficiaries from September.

1 mins

Raid on funnyman over clip sparks fury

CHAIRPERSON of the Portfolio Committee on Police Ian Cameron has taken to social media to slam Senzo Mchunu for abusing his power, following a raid at the home of Cape Town-based funnyman Anton Taylor.

2 mins

It’s official, DA interviews Helen Zille for mayoral candidate job in Joburg

THE DA in Gauteng has confirmed that the party's federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, was interviewed for the Johannesburg mayoral candidate position.

1 mins

Raising awareness about GBV

KURT Winter's new book, Help Us Find Kerry, sheds light on the tragic disappearance of his sister, Kerry Winter, and the ongoing fight for justice and social change.

2 mins

Why the young should question influencer job offers

YOUNG South Africans have been urged to be extra vigilant and scrutinise work, study or training programmes being touted on social media, as it has become one of the ways to trick and ensnare victims of human trafficking, experts say.

3 mins

Russian Embassy honours SA Navy Chief

THE Russian Federation's embassy in South Africa has hosted an award ceremony to honour Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy.

2 mins

Saved by photography, celebrated for documenting black LGBTQ lives

PHOTOGRAPHY saved her from suicide and now internationally recognised South African visual artist Zanele Muholi, most known for her stark portraits of black LGBTQ communities, is using her success to empower others.

3 mins

How to build lasting friendships?

WE OFTEN wonder what kind of friendships are lasting and how to have genuine friendships - the kind that do not end after a few arguments. Some of us wonder whether we can trust people of other backgrounds enough to become their friends.

2 mins

Snail seeks rare mate in unlikely love quest

IN A WORLD that swipes right for love, one lonely snail in New Zealand is looking for a match that can swipe left - and Kiwis across the country are now searching for love in the dampest of places, thanks to a magazine’s campaign.

3 mins

How light pollution is affecting bird behaviour

EARLY BIRDS

3 mins

Touching reunion of blind man's missing support dog

A 14-YEAR-OLD emotional support dog named Bam Bam was reunited with his owner on Tuesday night, two months after the dog was reported stolen from his backyard in Chicago.

3 mins

Daniel O’Connell’s impact on US fight against slavery

TWO hundred fifty years ago this August, Daniel O’Connell was born in rural County Kerry, Ireland.

3 mins

DA MEC slammed for ‘targeting ANC-run departments’

THE ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team coordinator, Mike Mabuyakhulu, has condemned what he calls “abuse of power” by the DA leader in the Legislature and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, accusing him of politically targeting ANC-run departments under the guise of financial oversight.

2 mins

SA's green future uncertain as emissions targets scaled back

SOUTH Africa has scaled back its ambitions to cut down on the greenhouse emissions that come from burning fossil fuels and which cause global warming.

4 mins

Russia scales back Ukraine demands

RUSSIA is demanding Ukraine cede all of its eastern Donbas region, but would be willing to freeze the conflict in the south of the country along current front lines, Tiirkiye’s top diplomat has said.

1 mins

Gaza city ‘a dangerous zone’

THE Israeli military declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone” yesterday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory’s largest city after almost two years of devastating war.

3 mins

Machines can't tell the whole story: Why historians aren't worried

THERE it was, right there at No 2 on the list of jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI: historian.

4 mins

Ethics of exhibiting human remains: what museums must confront

FOR years, a man’s giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by his initials JW.

3 mins

Future of recruitment

AS artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries worldwide, the recruitment sector is undergoing one of its most profound transformations yet.

2 mins

Why remote work simply just works

IF there was only one good thing to arise from the lunacy of the Covid lockdowns, it was the revelation that remote work is not only good for employees, it also benefits society as a whole.

3 mins

Brain-based strategies that boost productivity

TIME is finite. And energy is cyclical. Yet most professionals try to “do more” by pushing harder, longer and faster - until they burn out or under-deliver.

3 mins

Make the money lessons you teach your kids count

MONEY habits start early. The lessons children learn from their parents about saving, spending, and making choices with money often stay with them for life. Therefore, it is crucial to begin teaching financial basics as soon as possible. But which lessons matter most, and when should we teach them?

2 mins

Grade 12 girl learners take inspiration from women in work

EACH May, Take a Girl Child to Work Day is celebrated, but Sun International extends this spirit of mentorship and empowerment throughout Women’s Month.

2 mins

Gold for WC high school head coach contributes to provincial hockey victory

REDDAM House Constantia executive head Alex Gitlin, has returned from the ‘Western Cape Masters inter-provincial hockey tournament with a gold medal, having helped take the provincial side to an unbeaten run of five consecutive victories in the national tournament held this month.

3 mins

Reddam House Bedfordview U17 netball team secures silver

REDDAM House Bedfordview’s U17 netball team has achieved a historic milestone, claiming silver at the South African Schools National Netball Finals and finishing the tournament as the second-best school side in the country.

2 mins

Cardoso's Calabash explosion exposes cracks

MIGUEL Cardoso’s outburst at the post-match press conference following Mamelodi Sundowns’ stalemate with Kaizer Chiefs this week has evoked mixed feelings.

3 mins

Sinner on the march as Swiatek, tearful Gauff toil at US Open

REIGNING men’s champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek battled to keep their title bids intact.

3 mins

McLaren set pace at Dutch Grand Prix

MCLAREN set out their stall as the team to beat at the first practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix yesterday, their two drivers setting the early pace in tricky conditions.

2 mins

World Championship dreams may be dashed

THERE was good news and bad news for South African sprinters in the men’s 100m at the Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday night —with excitement at the return to form of veteran Akani Simbine tinged with sadness over the injury to teen sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza midway through the race.

2 mins

Horn to add attacking spark as Haashim Pead makes debut

A LIONS team already among the most experienced in this season’s Currie Cup has added even more firepower for their Round 6 showdown against the Bulls at Ellis Park today (3pm kickoff) —a match that could make or break their playoff hopes.

1 mins

PSL’s congested fixture list sabotages Bafana’s preparation

AS the weekend's Betway Premiership fixtures conclude tomorrow, the looming challenge for Bafana Bafana has become all the more urgent.

2 mins

Boks attack coach Brown has ‘massive insights into the All Blacks’

SPRINGBOK attack coach Tony Brown admits he's not shy to share his “massive insights into how the All Blacks operate” as the Boks gear up for a blockbuster Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park on September 6.

2 mins

Nabi aim for clinical edge against Arrows

KAIZER Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi is urging patience and persistence as his team continues to search for their cutting edge in front of goal.

2 mins

Cardoso’s Calabash explosion exposes cracks at Sundowns

MIGUEL Cardoso’s outburst at the post-match press conference following Mamelodi Sundowns’ stalemate with Kaizer Chiefs this week has evoked mixed feelings.

3 mins

Draw throws up Forest rematch with Malmo

NOTTINGHAM Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition as Thursday's draw for this season’s Europa League threw up a repeat of the sides’ clash in the 1979 European Cup final.

1 mins

Four candidates vie to host after Italy withdraw

FOUR candidates will bid for the right to host the women’s 2029 European Championship after Italy dropped out yesterday, the continent’s sporting governing body UEFA announced.

1 mins

Mourinho the 'Sacked one' at Fenerbahce following failure to progress

FENERBAHCE on Thursday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League league phase, the Turkish club said in a statement.

1 mins

Liverpool not giving up on Isak slotting in

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has said he is still open to the idea of recruiting “the right player” as the prospect of Newcastle letting Alexander Isak leave appeared to increase on Thursday.

1 mins

Rodri, Carvajal return for Spain World Cup qualifiers

SPAIN named Rodri and Dani Carvajal in their squad yesterday for upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey.

2 mins

Springbok Women adjust their backline for crunch clash with Italy

SPRINGBOK Women’s coach Swys de Bruin has tinkered with his team selection for tomorrow’s vital World Cup pool game against Italy at the York Community Stadium in England. Kickoff is at 4.30pm.

2 mins

Rejuvenated Pirates unlikely to gift Chippa their first win of the season

CHIPPA United's 'Chilly Boys' will be charging onto the pitch with relentless determination when they host the Orlando Pirates at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow, as they seek to chalk up their first victory in the Betway Premiership this season.

2 mins

Bafana's Broos brokers Mudau’s return to training ahead of qualifiers

HUGO Broos, who has publicly backed Khuliso Mudau as the best right-back in the country, has voiced concern over the player's absence from both the Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana squads ahead of next month’s crucial Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.

1 mins

Five Boks who can light up York

THE Springbok Women will look to upstage Italy in their Rugby World Cup encounter, making minor adjustments in the backline while keeping an unchanged pack of forwards for tomorrow’s clash in York.

2 mins

Nkota scores on debut in Saudi Pro League for Al-Ettifaq

MOHAU Nkota continued to endear himself to the Al-Ettifaq faithful after scoring on his debut in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday night.

1 mins

Alabuga Start: a cautionary tale for young job seekers

THIS week, I was deeply disturbed by reports that social media influencers had earlier this year promoted a so-called job programme in Russia.

2 mins

Nedbank joins Home Affairs’ digital partnership to expand access to smart IDs

NEDBANK has confirmed its participation in the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) new digital partnership model, aimed at improving access to Smart ID and Passport services through banking platforms.

1 mins

Trustees face liability as mismanagement puts sectional title owners at risk

WHEN trustees of sectional title schemes neglect their duties, mismanage funds, or fail to enforce rules, the consequences can be severe, not only for the trustees themselves but also for property values and owners left footing the bill.

3 mins

Empowering women: how to take control of your finances

IMAGINE opening your banking app and feeling proud, not panicked.

3 mins

Women are realising that 'a man is not a financial plan'

WHILE recognising that there is still much work ahead, I believe we sometimes fail to appreciate how far women have come in gaining financial independence over a relatively short period.

3 mins

Your investment, financial, and business insurance questions answered

Question: As a first-time mom keen to secure my child's future, I'm looking for advice on the most effective savings and investment options to consider. I need to save for his education and eventually purchase a home. Could you recommend the best strategies or accounts to help me build this goal? Carina van Rooyen, Wealth Manager, PSG Wealth, Pretoria-Oos / Pretoria East

6 mins

Gird your loins for a safari of animalistic desire and side-splitting shenanigans

WHAT would you get if you combined the pelvic-thrusting allure of Magic Mike, the drool factor of Baywatch, and the freewheeling camaraderie of Girls Trip? Well, wonder no more.

2 mins

The smart ring that tracks more than 20 biometrics

IT LOOKS like a minimalist piece of jewellery, but don’t be fooled -the Oura Ring is more than a pretty accessory.

2 mins

Highly sensitive? Science shows your depth of feeling isn't a flaw — it's a strength

IF YOU find yourself wiping away tears during the opening minutes of The Impossible or flinching at loud restaurant music, you’re not overreacting.

2 mins

Cravings, meet your match: hacks for guilt-free snacking

WE'VE all been there: you’re minding your business, maybe working, scrolling, or even sitting in traffic, and suddenly, out of nowhere, you need chocolate, chips, or that leftover pizza.

3 mins

A game-changing hatchback for SA

MG MOTORS dipped its toes into the South African waters again in January with the petrol-driven ZS and HS SUVs, complemented by the fully electric, low-slung Cyberster.

4 mins

Africa's automotive future revs up as models enter and exit

VOLKSWAGEN is reshaping its global product and production strategy, and Africa is set to play an increasingly important role.

2 mins

The joy of sliding behind the wheel of a legendary car

AFTER testing a string of SUVs, when the 8.5-generation Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI arrived, I could not have been happier to get behind the wheel of the car that is such an integral part of the company’s DNA and has been putting smiles on people's faces for the past 50 years.

3 mins

Extra charges for passengers who don’t fit in a seat

SOUTHWEST Airlines, a flight company based in Dallas, in the US, has announced that plus-size travellers will have to pay extra for seats if they cannot fit comfortably in one seat.

1 mins

What does your Euro summer escape say about you?

AS THE sweltering summer months enfold Europe, pools of summer sun and swathes of picturesque landscapes become a sanctuary for many, including South Africa’s luminaries.

3 mins

Why parents need a holiday to recover

FROM the picturesque family road trip snapshots gracing our social media feeds, one would be forgiven for believing that family travel is all sunshine and smiles.

2 mins

Family trips that blossom into lasting memories

SPRING is almost here! This season of renewal and growth is the perfect time for families to explore new destinations and enjoy quality time together.

3 mins

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