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Trump hints at possible Republican loss in midterms
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump hinted that Republicans could lose the 2026 midterm elections, despite touting the “greatest economy in history,” in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Saturday.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Hawks catch woman with 420 bullets and illegal gun in major bust
DURING an early-morning raid, the Hawks found an unlicensed firearm and over 400 rounds of live ammunition, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman in Nelspruit.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Maresca admits ‘worst 48 hours’ despite win
ENZO Maresca said he had suffered his \"worst 48 hours\" since joining Chelsea after a 2-0 win at home to Everton on Saturday, lamenting a lack of support.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Williams to lead Bafana with strong support
BAFANA Bafana’s leadership and goalkeeping departments are in safe hands with Ronwen Williams, but the national team captain cannot do it alone.
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December 15, 2025
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Proposed 2026 National Minimum Wage increase offers relief to South African workers
THE National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission has announced its proposed inflation plus 1.5% increase for the NMW in 2026.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Court overturns ruling on cancer treatment backlog
THE Cancer Alliance says it will not be deterred by the Gauteng High Court's decision to overturn a previous ruling that ordered the province's health department to provide radiation oncology services to patients on the backlog list for cancer treatment.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Mngqithi predicts Sea Robbers’ efficiency will be tested
MANQOBA Mngqithi delivered an assessment of Orlando Pirates that could be misinterpreted as sour grapes by Buccaneers supporters and casual soccer fans.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Prosus' ecommerce strategy delivering results across LatAm, Europe and India
PROSUS' strategy to build the #1 lifestyle ecommerce ecosystems in LatAm, Europe and India is delivering results, fuelling growth, and unlocking synergies across the Naspers subsidiary's businesses, said CEO Fabricio Bloisi.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Inspire young conservationists with “Russ the High Flyer’
LINDA
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December 15, 2025
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Stormers wary of rested Lions ahead of URC derby
THE Lions may be licking their wounds after a second straight Challenge Cup defeat, but the Stormers know the team arriving in Cape Town on Saturday will be a very different beast as the United Rugby Championship (URC) local derbies roar back into life.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
The women champions fighting against institutional decay
AS SOUTH Africa observed the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, we were inundated with speeches, hashtags, and public promises.
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December 15, 2025
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Rachel Kolisi unveils transformative documentary – a story of honesty, resilience and self-discovery
RACHEL Kolisi introduced her new documentary, Falling Forward, to her followers this week, declaring: “A movement begins today.”
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December 15, 2025
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R25bn Limpopo water project reaches financial close to accelerate mining growth
The Badirammogo Water User Association (BWUA) and its partners have reached financial close on the first phase of a 10-year, R25 billion bulk water supply project in Limpopo, marking a major milestone for water security, job creation and mining development in the province.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Bangar tips IPL teams to come out batting for Miller
FORMER India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has identified several marquee players likely to attract intense bidding as the buildup to the IPL 2026 auction gathers pace, with South African veteran David Miller emerging as one of the most sought-after names.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Parliament calls for withdrawal of policy directive paving way for Starlink's entry into SA
THE chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni Diko, has called for the immediate withdrawal of a policy direction issued by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi.
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December 15, 2025
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PGM price recovery to lift Valterra Platinum earnings, but outlook remains cautious - S&P
S&P Global Ratings expects the recent recovery in PGM prices to provide some support for potentially higher earnings for JSE-listed Anglo American spin-off, Valterra Platinum, although analysts at the ratings agency are cautious about the outlook for prices of the precious metal.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
South African farmers alarmed as Botswana reinstates vegetable import ban
VEGETABLE IMPORT BAN
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December 15, 2025
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Five-minute lapse costs Lions
LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen says his players are devastated not to have come away with a win in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two match against Newcastle Red Bulls, pointing to a five-minute spell before halftime that could have swung the contest their way.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
McCullum defiant as ‘Bazball’ seeks lifeline
DEFIANT
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December 15, 2025
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Bulls’ B-team thrashed by Northampton
THE Bulls’ Champions Cup aspirations have all but expired after a 50-5 defeat to Northampton at Franklin Gardens on yesterday evening.
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December 15, 2025
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Controversial Starlink directive raises tension within GNU
DRAWN IMMEDIATE CONDEMNATION
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December 15, 2025
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Proteas overpower Uganda to defend African crown
THE Spar Proteas successfully defended their Africa Netball Cup title with a resounding 56-34 victory over Uganda in the final in Lilongwe, Malawi, ina repeat of last year’s decider yesterday evening.
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December 15, 2025
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The impact of Standard Bank's direct connection to CIPS on global payments
ON DECEMBER 9 2025, Standard Bank of South Africa became the first African bank to connect directly into China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS).
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December 15, 2025
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Star Haaland double powers City past Palace to close in on Arsenal
MANCHESTER
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December 15, 2025
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Kim K stars in the new Netflix comedy ‘The Fifth Wheel’
FOLLOWING her role in All is Fair, Kim Kardashian continues to pursue her acting career.
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December 15, 2025
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TNPA signs R1.4bn Durban LPG Terminal deal to boost gas supply
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a landmark 25-year concession agreement worth R1.4 billion with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd to develop and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at the Port of Durban's Island View Precinct.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Proteas collapse makes a mountain out of series
ABHISHEK Sharma blitzed India to a dominant victory yesterday over South Africa in the third T201 in Dharamsala, giving the hosts an important series lead with two matches remaining.
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December 15, 2025
The Star
Ouaddou prepares Pirates for life after Mbokazi
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has started to plan for life after Mbekezeli Mbokazi, which is why the Carling Cup exhibition match against the All Stars team was used to gauge the readiness of players who could potentially replace the defender.
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December 15, 2025
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China’s small manufacturers look to catch automation wave
IN A light-filled workshop in eastern China, a robotic arm moved a partially assembled autonomous vehicle as workers calibrated its cameras, typical of the incremental automation being adopted even across smaller factories in the world’s manufacturing powerhouse.
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December 15, 2025
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Eleven killed in Australia’s Bondi Beach
TWO suspected shooters opened fire at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach yesterday, killing eleven people and wounding multiple others in an attack that spread panic, with bodies reported lying on the ground.
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