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A-G flags R2.3bn drain by water tankers as maintenance collapses
Damning audit by Auditor General reveals profound shortcomings across 59 municipalities
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Modiba: Sundowns remain composed despite Pirates’ lead
MAMELODI Sundowns fullback Aubrey Modiba says the champions remain calm despite trailing Orlando Pirates, insisting the title race is far from settled ahead of today’s trip to Siwelele FC at Dr Molemela Stadium (kickoff 7.30pm).
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at z00
A BRAZILIAN teenager was mauled to death by a lioness in full view of zoo Visitors after scaling a six-meter wall and safety fencing and shimmying down a tree into the enclosure, authorities said.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Hitting the ground running will be key, says all-rounder Van Niekerk
PROTEAS Women all-rounder Dane van Niekerk says the upcoming series against Ireland Women will provide the ideal platform for her side to begin preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in England.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Pirates ‘focused, hungry’ to end Carling Knockout Cup drought
THERE is a familiar, almost ritualistic intensity that envelopes a camp preparing for a cup final. For Orlando Pirates, that intensity was unmistakable as head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and captain Nkosinathi Sibisi addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s Carling Knockout final in Polokwane.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
The winds of change: Why wind power will lead South Africa’s renewable future
IF YOU have driven through the Eastern, Western or Northern Cape recently, you may have seen convoys of trucks transporting massive wind turbine blades. They are difficult to miss; long, narrow and striking against the red Karoo dust.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
South Africa's GDP growth remains sluggish despite signs of recovery
SOUTH Africa’s economy could still grow less than 1% this year despite optimism for a slight upsurge after gross domestic product (GDP) posted its fourth straight gain in the three months to September.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
‘New Rachel’ rocks the WAG circle as Kolisi’s cryptic clapback sparks buzz
RACHEL John is apparently shaking up the Springboks WAG ecosystem, with Mzansi’s former first lady of rugby, Rachel Kolisi, also in the heat of the matter.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Araxi delivers resilient financial performance in software and payments
ARAXI Limited (previously Capital Appreciation) attracted new clients, secured long term contracts, diversified revenue sources and increased market share in the six months to September 30.The JSE-listed company delivered a resilient performance amid ongoing low business confidence and sluggish economic growth.CEO Bradley Sacks said a \"very healthy underlying performance\" was masked by prior-period restatements, that increased prior-year headline earnings per share (HÉPS) by 29%.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
THEATRE WHAT’S ON 3 unmissable festive season shows
Pinocchio In the theatre world, a pantomime is a must-see year-end wrap. And in Johannesburg, Janice Honeyman is celebrated as a doyen in this space.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Justice minister to announce major court overhaul
BRITAIN’S Justice Minister was set to unveil “the most sweeping modernisation” of the courts “in a generation’, with media reporting plans to end jury trials except for the most serious crimes yesterday.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
LOVE TRIANGLE ‘Ek, Hy en Jy’ explores love, family and second chances
AS THE festive season rolls in, there's just something about curling up with a good romcom that hits differently. Maybe it’s the warm lights, the holiday chaos, or just the craving for a little romance to balance the festive madness.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
From Johannesburg to Belem: Bravo for reigniting hope for global climate action
AT THE conclusion of the 30th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) , when I ultimately bid farewell to the City of Belem, I felt a sense of relief and hope. A sense underwritten by the promise of what we had achieved from the negotiations and the conference - an outcome which signalled a commitment to action in the face of escalating climate crisis.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Mokwena, Dladla and De Sa lead Durban City’s coaching search
DURBAN City FC have moved swiftly to identify a successor after parting ways with head coach Gavin Hunt, with sources revealing that Rulani Mokwena, Simo Dladla and Roger de Sa are all being considered.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Lions must cash in at home to stay in Challenge Cup hunt
THE Lions are on an uncustomary roll after back-to-back victories in the United Rugby Championship, and forward coach Julian Redelinghuys feels they have the momentum to win Saturday's Challenge Cup clash with Benetton at Ellis Park.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Group of men taken for questioning after plot to kill key players in Meyiwa trial
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER
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December 03, 2025
The Star
SA chrome miners reject proposed export tax, blame industry collapse on electricity tariffs
SOUTH Africa's chrome mining sector has pushed back against government plans to impose a tax on chrome ore exports, arguing that the decline of the domestic ferrochrome industry is the result of crippling electricity tariffs rather than ore availability or pricing.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
‘Superhuman’ Salah super unhappy but super professional
ARNE Slot admitted yesterday that “superhuman” Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being omitted from Liverpool's team for their vital 2-0 win against West Ham, but praised his attitude.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Show empathy for patients with disabilities
TM DEAE and I'ma social worker. For 23 years, I've been a member of Parliament, where I’ve been in the position to advocate for access for deaf people, including people with disabilities.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Transform your impact: lessons from “The Weight of Hope’
CINDY Norcott, one of South Africa’s most respected entrepreneurs and philanthropists, has released her third book, The Weight of Hope.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Ho-ho-ho! Let’s reduce spending
WITH the holiday season approaching, it is critical to address the tendency for consumers to overspend at this time.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Two former SSA members arrested for stealing R12 million in state funds
TWO former State Security Agency (SSA) members have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating state funds to the tune of approximately R12 million.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Dada Morero keeps his position after no confidence motion is withdrawn
THE motion of no confidence tabled against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has been withdrawn by one of his predecessors, Al Jama-ah Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Merafe Resources - Glencore JV to close two ferrochrome smelters and axe jobs
A GOVERNMENT proposal on electricity tariffs to save the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture's ferrochrome smelters from closing will only benefit one of its three smelters, and retrenchment notices have been issued.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Chiefs ready to reset after CAF disruption
DEFENDER Zitha Kwinika believes Kaizer Chiefs are ready to reset after their taxing CAF Confederation Cup duties and shift their energy back into the league, when they take on Chippa United in their second last Betway Premiership fixture for the year.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
South Africa’s electricity market: Key developments in Q4 2025
THE South African electricity sector has been exceptionally active during the final quarter of 2025.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
After South Africa’s G20 chairship: What it means for agriculture and food security
SOUTH Africa has now concluded its tenure as Chair of the G20, an extraordinary opportunity for a country that often sits at the intersection of global economic ambition and the lived realities of a developing agricultural sector.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Bloody start to December: Eight killed in separate Mpumalanga crashes
EIGHT people have been killed in two separate road crashes involving public transport in Mpumalanga.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
South Africa-Europe shipping route could run on green ammonia by 2029: Study
A NEW feasibility study has found that the South Africa—Europe iron ore shipping corridor could begin operating ammonia-fueled bulk carriers as early as 2029, positioning Saldanha Bay as a future global hub for green maritime fuels.
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December 03, 2025
The Star
Breakthroughs, heartbreaks, challenges for athletics Team SA
THE year 2025 was one of contrasts for South African athletics. While several individuals delivered standout performances, Team SA once again struggled on the world stage.
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