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Saturday Star
The politics of moving the line
MY DOG Milo sleeps in the house. She didn’t always.
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June 13, 2026
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Kolbe on returning to Cape Town and Stormers
THE return of Cheslin Kolbe to Cape Town is about far more than rugby.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
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SA photographer praised in World Food Photography Awards
A SOUTH African photographer, Louhani Els, has been recognised in the World Food Photography Awards, which drew nearly 9 000 entries from more than 50 countries.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
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Teen wins top engineering award at IMSEF
SOUTH African high school learner Connor Kinnes, 17, has achieved monumental international success, sweeping both the First Place and Best Project awards in the Engineering category at the prestigious 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) in Izmir, Türkiye.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
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Soweto uprising legacy still shadows SA
HALF a century after an uprising that helped bring down apartheid in South Africa, little remains on the streets of Soweto to mark the blood spilled there.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
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Players and officials being detained or barred entry
SOME World Cup players and team staff are being questioned or outright barred from entering the United States, angering their fans and heightening concerns about how immigration enforcement will be carried out during one of the world’s most international sporting events.
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June 13, 2026
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Why financially savvy South Africans are delaying investment decisions
MANY South Africans understand the importance of investing, follow financial news closely and regularly consume personal finance content. Yet an increasing number are failing to take the first step towards building long term wealth.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
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Police seize Broncleer, Stillpain, and Painagon syrup in illegal drug raid
A POLICE raid in Zola 3, Soweto on Thursday led to the discovery and seizure of a large consignment of prescription medication intended for illegal distribution.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
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The oddly perfect refuge for Iran's World Cup soccer team: Tijuana
THE three SUVs pulled into the gas station parking lot, one after the other, Iranian flags taped onto the hoods and fluttering from the windows.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
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New Zealand's Williamson retires from international cricket
KANE Williamson, New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and arguably their greatest-ever batsman, announced his immediate retirement from international cricket yesterday, bringing down the curtain on a legendary career in the middle of the Black Caps’ Test series against England.
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June 13, 2026
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First paycheque trap: how to outsmart lifestyle creep
LANDING your first job and watching that initial salary clear into your bank account is a satisfying milestone.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
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How Arsenal's unused socks are helping donkeys
IT MUST be one of the most brilliant pieces of accidental upcycling in sports history. Who knew elite Premier League tech was the missing puzzle piece in equine veterinary care?
2 min |
June 13, 2026
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Edgy new RAV4 lands, and with more models
THE Toyota RAV4 was an early pioneer of the compact SUV segment back in the mid-1990s, when it was still technically a compact vehicle.
4 min |
June 13, 2026
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Urgent interdict to stop impeachment process
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an urgent court bid to halt Parliament’s impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
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Insurance myths young people still believe — debunked
YOUNG South Africans are more digitally connected and information-savvy than any generation before them.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
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Faf hungry for more as Bok door reopens ahead of Test season
VETERAN Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is determined to prove that he still belongs at international level should the world champions call on him during the upcoming season.
2 min |
June 13, 2026
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Government says Lesufi's World Cup trip was privately funded
THE Gauteng provincial government has clarified that Premier Panyaza Lesufi accepted only stadium access tickets from Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie for the match between Bafana Bafana and Mexico of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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June 13, 2026
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Mini: thrilling go-kart spirit but grown-up performance
IN A world dominated by SUVs, small turbocharged engines and glass screens its a good feeling to get behind the wheel of a pocket rocket hatchback.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
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Wealthy soccer fans prepare for extravagant experiences
FOR the average soccer fan, the quest for 2026 World Cup tickets started last year when FIFA opened its Kafkaesque lottery system. Millions submitted bids as fast as their fingers could type in hopes of securing a reasonably priced seat to the world’s biggest sporting tournament, then waited months to learn the outcome of their applications.
4 min |
June 13, 2026
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Supercar debuts with radical looks and 736kW, 10 000rpm hybrid system
CALL it an R8 successor on steroids if you will, the new Audi Nuvolari will be the Ingolstadt brand’s fastest and most powerful production car ever when it debuts during the first half of next year.
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June 13, 2026
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Furious Broos slams referee
BAFANA Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has lamented a critical, game-changing refereeing decision during his side’s FIFA World Cup opening match, after South Africa suffered a bruising 2-0 defeat against co-hosts Mexico at a deafening Estadio Azteca.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
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Malaria gains ground amid climate change
IN A REMOTE South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking the walls with anti-mosquito insecticide.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
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Schoolgirl lands principal role in ballet production
AT AN age when most teenagers are still discovering their passions, 14-year-old Reddam House Bedfordview learner Unathi Nkuta has already achieved a milestone many aspiring dancers spend years working towards.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
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Gauteng recyclers honoured for recycling innovation
GAUTENG recyclers and community-based initiatives have been among the standout winners at the 2026 Petco Awards, with projects in Orange Farm, Alexandra, Diepsloot, Roodepoort and Johannesburg recognised for their impact on recycling, education and job creation.
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June 13, 2026
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Tiffany Meek murder trial postponed until August
THE trial against murder accused Tiffany Meek, which barely kicked off, was postponed for two months.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
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'Breaking Down Borders Africa' recognised on world stage
THE South African travelogue series Breaking Down Borders Africa has won a silver International Telly Award in the Best Travel and Tourism Television Series category.
1 min |
June 13, 2026
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Krugersdorp father's heartbreak as 8-year-old son and newborn die
TWO sons, one day, and an unimaginable loss.
4 min |
June 13, 2026
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Plant shows promise in fighting drug-resistant cancers
A PLANT long cherished in South African traditional medicine is now at the forefront of groundbreaking research, potentially revolutionising cancer treatments both locally and internationally.
2 min |
June 06, 2026
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How Africa's high-net-worth elite defied the odds
AFRICA'S wealthy continued to accumulate assets in 2025 as rising precious metals prices and international investment helped lift high-net-worth wealth across the continent.
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June 06, 2026
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SA's talent gap: problem or opportunity?
SOUTH African businesses are facing a growing contradiction. While access to global talent has expanded, securing the right people has become significantly harder.
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