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Labat Africa sells cannabis healthcare business to CEO and director
LABAT Africa's share price ended 20% higher on the JSE on Friday after it announced that it is selling its cannabis healthcare sector businesses to its CEO and a director.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Clashes erupt in Mexico City anti-crime protests, injuring 120
MORE than 100 people were injured and 20 arrested during a massive protest on Saturday in Mexico City against the president's handling of violent crime, local government officials said.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
UN confirms Israeli decision to reopen third aid crossing
AMID continuing calls for greater aid access, UN humanitarians said last week that Israel has announced it is reopening the Zikim crossing into the north of the Gaza Strip.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Deadly police operation in Cosmo City: Manhunt for cop killer, Jabulani Moyo
ONE person has been shot dead as a manhunt for Jabulani Moyo, wanted for killing two police officers in Roodepoort, led to a deadly operation in Cosmo City.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Richemont's share price surges following strong sales in volatile global environment
THE share price of luxury goods group Compagnie Financiere Richemont surged 4.8% on the JSE on Friday after it reported strong global sales in the six months to September 30, with sales accelerating in the second quarter.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
The MTBPS’ proposed adjustments are not aggressive enough to grow the economy - Cosatu
THE Minister for Finance, Enoch Godongwana, tabled government's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at Parliament.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Port efficiency improves as private operators and reforms unlock investment: Godongwana
MINISTER of Finance Enoch Gondongwana said in his 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday that in recent years, port efficiency is improving, with vessel waiting times down 75 per cent, while container handling is faster.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Between pride and perception: South Africa’s new test of maturity
THIRTY years after its democratic dawn, South Africa remains one of the most scrutinised societies on Earth.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Adele makes bold acting debut in Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven'
AFTER taking a break from her singing career, Grammy Award-winning British singer Adele is ready to make her mark in acting.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Kolisi: We could see the hurt in Franco's eyes
WHILE Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus are in awe of their team's fighting spirit, they are at their wits' end regarding the red-card plague that has beset the team.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
South Africa embarks on new nuclear energy era with ambitious developments on PBMR
SOUTH Africa is stepping into a new era of nuclear energy, with Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announcing significant developments in the country's nuclear programme, including the lifting of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) from care and maintenance and the extension of Koeberg Unit 2 operations.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
China’s commitment to SA G20 presidency: Insights from the Global South Forum
CHINA this week expressed its support for South Africa's G20 presidency ahead of the global G20 Summit of the bloc.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
School principal's dismissal upheld following sexual harassment claims
AN INAPPROPRIATE hug and a request for a \"baby kiss\" to a volunteer acting as his personal assistant resulted in a Gauteng school principal losing his job.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
'Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers' exposes crucial detail
THE story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos is well known, especially to South African audiences as Charlize Theron played her in the 2003 movie Monster, but that Hollywood production failed to mention one crucial detail which was revealed in the Netflix documentary Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Proteas reaffirm SA's resilience
'HULLE weet nie wat ons weet nie'. The iconic phrase from South Africa's former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has become the undisputed theme for the country's national sports teams. It represents a form of resilience that only South African teams possess, born from players having faced countless challenges on the way to their ultimate goals.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
De Bruin expands Bok Women’s talent pool
SPRINGBOK Women’s head coach Swys de Bruin has cast his net wide, inviting a mix of rising talent and household names from the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England in September to a 42-player alignment camp in the Western Cape.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Zuma appoints Des van Rooyen as acting parliamentary leader of MKP
FORMER president Jacob Zuma has appointed Des van Rooyen as uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) acting parliamentary leader, the post held by suspended party deputy president, Dr John Hlophe.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Sweeney's 'Christy' fails to make a lasting impression
FOR all those wondering: Sydney Sweeney gives a perfectly competent performance in the new sports drama Christy.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Ratings agencies see SA’s medium-term growth rebounding above 1.5%
S&P expects SA's real GDP growth to rise 1.1% after a subdued 0.5% in 2024
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Parliament sounds alarm over Northern Cape health facilities
A THREE-DAY parliamentary oversight visit has exposed deep-rooted problems across Northern Cape health facilities from crumbling infrastructure and medicine shortages to chronic understaffing - prompting urgent calls for intervention.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Israel embarks on a diplomatic charm offensive in Africa
THE STATE of Israel last week embarked on a diplomatic charm offensive, with its president, Isaac Herzog, becoming the first leader to undertake a presidential visit to his Zambian counterpart, Hakainde Hichilema.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Five greatest Proteas comeback Test victories
THE Proteas have recorded a memorable first victory at India’s citadel of cricket since 1996. Independent Media's Zaahier Adams looks at five great come-from-behind Test victories by the Proteas.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Argentina industrial explosion contained
A LARGE blaze ignited by powerful explosions at an industrial park near Argentina's capital has been contained, local authorities reported at the weekend.
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November 17, 2025
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Tributes to the first SA ambassador to US, Dr Franklin Sonn
TRIBUTES continue to pour in for Dr Franklin Sonn, South Africa's first ambassador to America, who has passed away.
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November 17, 2025
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Sibisi leads Bafana, Pirates sink Zambia
COACH Hugo Broos has publicly lauded the contribution of Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi as he navigates the complexities of Bafana Bafana's selection ahead of upcoming tournaments.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Scottburgh man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping eight-year-old girl
A 49-year-old man who raped a minor child and attempted to open a case against the child's mother has been sentenced to life imprisonment for rape by the Scottburgh Regional Court.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Mokoena reflects on journey to his 50th Bafana cap
TEBOHO Mokoena is not the type to indulge in fanfare, but even he could not hide the emotion as he marked a personal landmark during Bafana Bafana's 3-1 win over Zambia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
MTBPS boosted market sentiment to set new records - Chris Harmse
THE Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana in his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) has highlighted certain burning issues that analysts, economists, investors, and fund managers were eager to hear.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Gambling ads target Indonesian Meta users despite ban
GAMBLING promoters are using deceptive marketing tactics to reach Indonesian users across Meta platforms, despite the company's policies and a government crackdown on the illegal practice.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Bezzecchi seals Valencia victory to cap stellar season
APRILIA rider Marco Bezzecchi won the Valencia MotoGP yesterday to bring the season to a close and cap a fine end to his year. South Africa's Brad Binder, meanwhile, finished off a tough season with an eighth-place finish.
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