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May 17, 2025

MINISTER BLOCKS HIV 'TESTING CRISIS' SPIN

Drop attributed to Pepfar funding cuts

3 mins

Bulls to honour Hendricks with heart and grit at Loftus

THE Bulls host the Dragons today at Loftus Versfeld, and while they will tearfully recall former teammate Cornal Hendricks, they will also understand that he would have wanted nothing more than an emphatic performance in his memory.

1 mins

Afrikaner refugee’ sparks fury over anti-Jewish posts despite Jewish aid

JUST two days after arriving in the US as a refugee from South Africa, Charl Kleinhaus found himself at the centre of a very American media firestorm.

3 mins

A look into rights of unmarried fathers

MANY families in South Africa are in crisis and face a number of challenges that negatively impact their ability to sustain themselves.

2 mins

Art and the emancipation of imagination

HAVE you ever visited an art gallery or exhibition and come away scratching your head, wondering what the artist was on when they made the piece or painted the canvas.

3 mins

'Sabbatical' cast brings power, heart to the screen

LOCAL actors reflect on their transformative experience in the new local film Sabbatical, which explores ambition, familial ties, and the weight of silence within the context of corporate scandal.

2 mins

A new brew on the choo choo

ALL Aboard the Glam Express: A Cof-fee-Fueled Adventure on Rovos Rail.

2 mins

Black winemakers set to sparkle at festival

SEVERAL black-owned wine brands — including Amari, House of Azari, Khulu Fine Wines, Nanola Wines and Siwela Wines — will be in attendance at the upcoming Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival, which takes place on May 24 and 25 at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton from 11h00 to 16h00.

2 mins

Festival to celebrate documentaries that promote change

THE Encounters South African International Documentary Festival is making a highly anticipated return to Cape Town and Johannesburg from June 19-29, showcasing an impressive selection of over 60 documentaries from more than 40 countries.

2 mins

Minister reverses SETA appointments amid public outcry

HIGHER Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane's decision to reverse the appointments of chairpersons for several Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAS) has been welcomed by parties as some claimed credit for applying pressure on her.

2 mins

New policy on the cards for prisoners' use of personal computers

CORRECTIONAL Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has announced new measures permitting prisoners who are enrolled in higher education programmes to use personal computers in their cells for the purpose of studying.

2 mins

'TOKOLOSHE' Boy allegedly set on fire: mother, healer arrested

A FREE State mother and a traditional healer have been charged with attempted murder for pouring petrol on the woman’s son and setting him alight.

1 mins

SASSA denies double grant payment rumours

FAKE NEWS

1 mins

NPA seeks appeal after Omotoso acquittal

LEGAL DEVELOPMENT

2 mins

Community mourns as details emerge about 11-year-old Jayden-Lee

THE 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, who was found in an undressed state on the staircase of his Swazi's Place complex in Fleurhof near Florida on the Westrand, has been described by his class teacher as a joyful, bright spark, who excelled in his books and contributed to the overall pleasant environment in class.

2 mins

Ndidi names his three best African players

IT'S been a Premier League season of tough lessons for Leicester City.

2 mins

Pensioner who won R12m jackpot heading to the coast to retire

A SOUTH African pensioner who bagged R12 million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot plans to invest in better healthcare and retire on the coast.

1 mins

Holding SA leaders to account through lifestyle audits

SUPPOSE South Africa is to turn the tide on fraud and corruption.

4 mins

Jacobs rises as a bold young voice in South African politics

AT JUST 24 years old, Liam Jacobs has emerged as one of the youngest and most determined voices in South Africa's political landscape.

2 mins

Embracing diversity in human family

THE World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development — observed annually on May 21 — is a reminder of the beauty and richness of the world's diverse cultures, and of the need to value, and embrace the diversity in the human family.

2 mins

White refugees in South Africa: fear, fiction, or historical reckoning?

IN THE decades since apartheid ended, one of the lingering questions that continues to quietly shape conversations— often behind closed doors — is this: what really happened to white people in South Africa and Namibia?

3 mins

Neglect, decay take over South Africa's historic Freedom Charter square

IN THE shade of a tree on a sunny day, Isac Matate set up a rickety bookstand in a ragged square that was once a beacon for the struggle that ended apartheid in South Africa.

2 mins

Grannies strut catwalk again

AT 17, Joyce Malindi won her first beauty contest under the suffocating limits of apartheid South Africa.

2 mins

'The Good White' confronts SA's non-racial project

ACCLAIMED SA director, Mike van Graan’s new production, The Good White has theatre tongues wagging.

2 mins

Hope and high-fives as elite school changes lives

BANELE Phaladi wolfed down a thin slice of bread and kissed his mother goodbye before walking through the dilapidated streets of Alexandra to his colourful classroom at the Kgololo Academy.

2 mins

Five pencils, two dolls and a president who really wants a big new plane

PLANES, dolls and pencils — how many does a person really need? America’s children will have to make do with fewer pencils when they're doing their schoolwork.

4 mins

Black parties 'neglecting communities'

AFRICAN Transformation Movement (ATM) party leader Vuyo Zungula has criticised black political parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing them of prioritising ministerial positions over tangible benefits for their communities.

1 mins

Beyond the smoke in SA's energy revolution

Researcher Nqobile Xaba talks to The Conversation Africa about how the partnership is going.

4 mins

Trump caps Gulf tour with deals

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump yesterday capped his Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi after signing another raft of multi-billion-dollar deals, while also securing a $1.4 trillion (R25 trillion) investment pledge from the UAE.

3 mins

Israel hits back after pregnant settler killed

ISRAEL'S military killed five Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, hours after a pregnant settler was killed in a shooting, as hardline pro-settler leaders, including a government minister, called for Palestinian towns to be razed.

2 mins

Russia, Ukraine in peace talks

RUSSIANS and Ukrainians sat face-to-face for under two hours yesterday in Istanbul for the first direct talks in over three years aimed at ending their war, with expectations low for breakthroughs.

3 mins

Aid cuts leave food for millions mouldering in storage

FOOD rations that could supply 3.5million people for a month are mouldering in warehouses around the world because of US aid cuts and risk becoming unusable, according to five people familiar with the situation.

3 mins

Chimp drumming reveals building blocks of human rhythm

OUT west, they groove with fast, evenly spaced beats. In the east, it's more free-form and fluid.

2 mins

Make dolls great again?

Collectors say they never weren't

3 mins

Cannes dress code claims Halle Berry as its first victim

JUST one day before its Tuesday opening ceremony, the Cannes Film Festival changed the rules of its always-controversial dress code, in a move certain to send celebrity stylists into anaphylactic shock.

2 mins

Age is just a number and Betty is just a vibe

THE 15 women are all named Betty, so when they gather, they call each other by their last names as if they’re on a sports team: Krueger, Mehmen, Bittfield. The average age of the women is 85, and one member is 102.

3 mins

Handling imposter syndrome at work

YOU know that nagging doubt that you're not as capable as others think? And the fear that you could be found out? This is known as impostor syndrome — and it’s more common than you might think.

3 mins

Tapping into talent and potential of 'quiet performers'

FOR years, leadership has been synonymous with charisma, confidence and a strong commanding presence.

3 mins

Simple way to work smarter

IN today’s fast-paced business environment, effective problem-solving isn’t just about finding quick fixes - it’s about developing a systematic approach that leads to innovative and sustainable solutions.

2 mins

Dream week at the 2025 Billabong SA Longboard Championships

In a nail-biting final, Christy Gilmour, Tarryn King, Crystal Hulett, and Cara Stubbs exchanged waves in a tense finish.

2 mins

School champions neurodiversity

KINGSMEAD College is proud to reaffirm its commitment to inclusion and neurodiversity by hosting the acclaimed interactive exhibition, Your Brain is a Garden, from May 12-24.

1 mins

'Direction matters more than your speed'

WITH the June exams around the corner, teen, Hildegard Havenga, shares her views on the pressure on teens and their journey ahead. Hildegard's vision is to uplift and empower other teenagers wherever she can. She does this by sharing her own experiences, because as an ordinary teen from Pretoria, she also struggles with her own challenges and obstacles. From her own pen, Hildegard shares her thoughts on a teenager's plans for the future.

2 mins

From schoolboy rugby to Italy

WHEN 16-year-old Jason Hendricks first laced up his rugby boots in Grade 8, inspired by watching his father Kyle on the field, he couldn't have imagined that sport would soon carry him across continents.

2 mins

West Indies plea to avoid being shut out of history' at LA Olympics

CRICKET West Indies have urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give Caribbean nations a chance to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games and avoid the region being \"shut out of history\".

2 mins

Breaking records routine for Yamal as Barcelona wrap up La Liga title

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1 mins

Hamilton: Tough Ferrari challenge can turn around at Imola

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2 mins

Eze can lead Palace storm to topple City

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2 mins

De Bruyne ‘deserves to leave like a champion

KEVIN de Bruyne can add another honour to his haul as Manchester City’s most decorated player of all time with a fitting farewell in today’s FA Cup final against Crystal Palace (5.30pm SA time start).

3 mins

Rabada and pressure: a match made in heaven in Proteas v Australia final

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2 mins

Toyota qualifier at Kyalami set to challenge top riders for World Cup ticket

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2 mins

Financial, venue issues KO's plans for Dricus title defence in SA

IN a bittersweet turn of events for local fight fans, Dricus du Plessis, the reigning UFC world middleweight champion, has failed in his quest to defend his title on home soil.

1 mins

Wayde back, but Lyles running scared of Simbine?

AFTER a lengthy indoor season, a few Diamond League wins and World Relays gold medal, you would think Akani Simbine would take a breather back home.

2 mins

Van Wyk returns for Lions in Ospreys season finale

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1 mins

Chiefs coach Nabi's ‘axing’ echoes PSL clubs’ dirty tricks of yesteryear

LAST WEEK, a report by a seasoned journalist was highlighted with a banner headline ‘Chiefs to axe Nabi’.

2 mins

First log points, then family time for Plumtree

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3 mins

Mdaka lauds character as Amajita reach first Afcon final since 1997

RAYMOND Mdaka’s Amajita are one game away from continental glory after edging Nigeria 1-0 in the semi-finals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt on Thursday night.

1 mins

Coastal clubs were their own worst enemies in PSL this season

THE big three of SA football — Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns — all won a piece of silverware in the same season for the first time in a while.

2 mins

Bulls must dish up some sparkling tries to honour Cornal

THE Bulls have done a great job of honouring Cornal Hendricks this week after his sudden death on Wednesday night.

2 mins

Can Chiefs avoid a cup hangover?

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2 mins

Arrows v Richards Bay derby a fight for survival

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1 mins

Rotation the key for Downs ahead of Champions League final

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2 mins

Ncikazi must take opportunity to coach Pirates

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2 mins

Time to back South Africans: cut interest rates, prioritise jobs

SOUTH Africa is facing a job crisis, and it’s worsening. The latest employment figures are hard to stomach: 237 000 jobs lost in the first quarter of 2025, pushing the official unemployment rate to a staggering 32.9%.

3 mins

How side hustles can help combat rising debt

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3 mins

Offshore investing strategies: diversify your portfolio

FOR many South Africans, offshore investing is a strategic move—one that provides access to global markets, reduces reliance on the local economy, and protects against currency volatility.

3 mins

What to look for in a good financial adviser

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3 mins

Are affordable cars truly worth it?

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2 mins

A young professional's guide to building wealth

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2 mins

How ‘Nonnas’ serves up love and healing through grandmother's recipes

I DON’T know about you, but seeing Vince Vaughn on screen is always a treat. From Wedding Crashers to Dodgeball, the man’s unmatched comedic timing makes him a walking punch-line with heart.

2 mins

Halle Bailey files for sole custody of Halo, citing abuse concerns against ex DDG

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1 mins

The heartfelt chaos of motherhood

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3 mins

Seven daily habits that could be harming your skin and hair

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2 mins

Why dating after 30 can feel like a minefield – and what to do about it

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3 mins

The allure and risks of SA’s cosmetic surgery craze

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3 mins

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1 mins

Peterhansel joins Defender's 2026 Dakar Rally Campaign with D7X-R prototype

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2 mins

Why the BMW X3 is SA's Car of the Year

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2 mins

Go solo on an African getaway

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3 mins

DJ Fistaz Mixwell embraces the art of solo camping

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2 mins

Persistent hurdles despite new e-visa rollout

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2 mins

5 hidden islands to explore in Greece

WITH summer approaching in Europe, Greece offers an appealing escape for global travellers, particularly South Africans who are looking to avoid the winter cold.

2 mins

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The Saturday Star is an indispensable weekend read. It includes hard news from across the country, the best weekend sports coverage, great features, travel, and entertainment news. The paper is a perfect read for a time-pressed, spoilt-for-choice weekend reader. The Saturday Star remains the best-selling Saturday paper in the country. The ﬁrst section comprises local news, international news, local and international celebrity gossip. The second section starts with Canvas Life. Opinion and analysis, business, property, media and marketing and letters make up the balance of the second section, with great sport coverage on the back pages. For those concerned about money the best advice for your ﬁnancial future can be found in Personal Finance. There are also a number of supplements in the Saturday Star: Travel, 48 Hours, Property Guide and School Sport.