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Families speak as 14 South Africans detained in Thailand face deportation
FOURTEEN South Africans who were detained in Thailand are expected to be deported back to South Africa in the coming days after allegedly being recruited for overseas jobs that did not materialise as promised.
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January 08, 2026
The Star
A lengthy letdown that fails to capture the series' magic
THERE'S no disputing that Stranger Things is an incredible series, which helped establish Netflix as a streaming juggernaut.
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January 08, 2026
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Fake images flood social media platforms after Maduro raid
FROM AI deepfakes to recycled, outdated images, a surge of visual misinformation has inundated social media platforms after US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a stunning raid on his Caracas home.
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January 08, 2026
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From grief to greatness: Montjane finds strength for Australian Open quest
FOUR-time wheelchair tennis Grand Slam doubles champion Kgothatso “KG” Montjane is eager to put the heartache of 2025 behind her as she resumes her pursuit of a fifth major title at the Australian Open later this month.
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January 08, 2026
The Star
Are Siya and Rachel John together? Evidence suggests they are
WHETHER they confirm it or deny it, it is quite clear that Rachel John and Siya Kolisi are indeed in a relationship.
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January 08, 2026
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Top scientists are choosing China
CHINA'S government has long made efforts to tempt top scientists from abroad, but researchers say its institutions themselves are increasingly attracting talent thanks to their generous funding and growing prestige.
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January 08, 2026
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The Volkswagen Saveiro bakkie would have been perfect for SA
BRAZILIAN BAKKIE
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January 08, 2026
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Israel’s Somaliland visit condemned
THE Israeli foreign minister arrived in Somaliland earlier this week in a high-profile visit, condemned by Somalia as an \"unauthorised incursion\", after Israel recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa.
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January 08, 2026
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TRP rules Novus must increase Mustek takeover bid by 15.4% following probe
THE Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) has ruled that Novus Holdings must increase its takeover offer for ICT product group Mustek by 15.4% to R15.41 per share, from the R13 per share initial offer value.
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January 08, 2026
The Star
Prince stresses SA20 game time as key for T20 World Cup readiness
PROTEAS batting coach Ashwell Prince has reiterated the importance of getting game time in the SA20 for the T20 World Cup-bound players, especially those returning from injury, including Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and David Miller.
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January 08, 2026
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Debt burden threatens households as consumers enter 2026 on fragile footing
SOUTH African consumers are heading into 2026 carrying a heavy debt load, prompting renewed warnings from debt and credit experts that households need to make careful financial decisions to avoid sinking deeper into financial distress.
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January 08, 2026
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Challenge Cup Lions forced to shuffle pack for Lyon clash
THE Lions are far from throwing in the towel in the EPCR Challenge Cup, stressing that matches like Saturday’s visit of French side Lyon to Ellis Park (5.15pm kickoff) are key to building momentum in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and improving squad depth.
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January 08, 2026
The Star
Widow and children to receive R3.7 million from RAF
ACCEPTED LIABILITY
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January 08, 2026
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STERN MESSAGE Mbalula warns ANC councillors: Deliver services, not ‘big English’ in North West
ANC Secretary General (SG) Fikile Mbalula has delivered a stern message to councillors in the North West, urging them to prioritise tangible service delivery over \"speaking big English\" to communities.
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January 08, 2026
The Star
NEW NDPP BOSS: A STRATEGIC MOVE OR A POLITICAL COVER-UP?
Controversy as Mothibi appointed without the public interview process
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January 08, 2026
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Airstrikes hit home province of separatist
YEMEN'S Saudi-led coalition attacked the home province of a UAE-backed separatist leader yesterday after he was kicked out of the presidency and accused of \"high treason\" for attempting to secede.
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January 08, 2026
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The head-turning electric sports car that demands attention
WE GET behind the wheel of many different cars, but it's rare to find one that turns heads and sparks curiosity across such a wide range of people.
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January 08, 2026
The Star
BBC bans saying US 'kidnapped' Maduro — leaked memo
THE BBC has instructed staff to avoid describing the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a “kidnapping” and to use less loaded alternatives such as “seized,” according to a leaked internal memo shared online by British journalist and Guardian columnist Owen Jones.
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January 08, 2026
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The future of work - skills, not fear: South Africa's path to an AI-ready workforce
SOUTH Africa's long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation.
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January 08, 2026
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Parents scour Mozambique for missing son
'WE REAMIN HOPEFUL'
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January 08, 2026
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LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE Human rights probe into Polokwane's water woes
AS FAMILIES in Polokwane mourn the deaths of four children amid a deepening water contamination crisis, ActionSA has accused the city's leadership of abandoning residents at their most vulnerable, vowing to escalate the matter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Public Protector.
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January 08, 2026
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MEC says 97% of learners placed are South African
GAUTENG Education MEC Matome Chiloane says more than 97% of learners placed in public schools across the province are South African nationals.
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January 08, 2026
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Hard lessons at AFCON will forge a stronger Bafana, says Aubaas
BAFANA Bafana midfielder Bathusi Aubaas believes the hard lessons of their early Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) exit will forge a stronger team, shaping their journey in tournaments yet to come.
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January 08, 2026
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Broos turns focus to World Cup despite mounting criticism
HUGO Broos is taking Bafana Bafana’s early AFCON exit in his stride, refusing to be set back by criticism as he pivots his focus toward the upcoming Fifa World Cup in North America.
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January 08, 2026
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Nortje stands by Le Roux as Jones joins Bulls training
WILLIE le Roux has always been a player that the fans tend to either love or hate, and it was the former emotion that pervaded Bulls supporters at the conclusion of last week’s enthralling north-south derby in Cape Town.
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January 08, 2026
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Moodley ready to build on rookie season
SOUTH African Moto3 rider Ruche Moodley is looking forward to a smooth 2026 season after navigating a challenging debut campaign.
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January 08, 2026
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Hospital ‘not deliberately targeted’ by tear gas strike
TEAR gas fired during demonstrations in Tehran drifted towards a hospital but did not target it deliberately, Iranian media has reported.
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January 08, 2026
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Ashley Tisdale on the pain of social exclusion, motherhood and connection
MOST of us are familiar with the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”.
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January 08, 2026
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Matrics can access results in local newspapers amid legal disputes
WHILE the legal battle over the publication of the matric results is still ongoing, matrics awaiting their results will be able to access it via their local newspapers.
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January 08, 2026
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Lawyer: DJ Warras murder accused could walk
CHANCE OF BAIL
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