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May 21, 2026

R3bn boost set to shake up South Africa's small business sector

SMALL Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says government is ramping up support for entrepreneurs through a R3.036 billion budget, including new funding for youth, women, and township businesses as part of plans to create jobs and grow small enterprises.

2 mins

Tragic end for activist Molosankwe, champion of fight against abuse

THATO Molosankwe, an activist, embarked on a gruelling walk from Cape Town to Mahikeng to raise awareness about women’s and children’s abuse, as well as to encourage men to take responsibility within their families and communities.

2 mins

Joburg's headache of rising informal settlements

City faces ageing infrastructure, water woes, financial and electricity challenges

3 mins

Rand Water's maintenance could disrupt Tshwane water supply

TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY

2 mins

DA demands reversal of Gauteng’s 64% budget education cuts

WARNING OF SEVERE CONSEQUENCES

3 mins

MMC, bodyguard arrested for alleged kidnapping

STATE TO DECIDE ON THE MATTER

2 mins

Young Stunna reveals his luxurious new home and reflects on his journey to success

AMAPIANO sensation Young Stunna is celebrating a new chapter after showing off his newly purchased home.

2 mins

Driving Africa's industrial future through innovation, transformation

AFRICA'S manufacturing sector stands at a defining moment.

2 mins

Swae Lee replaces DJ Mustard in The Ascots line-up

THE entertainment side of the Hollywoodbets Durban July just got a reshuffle.

2 mins

Call for an independent leader to rise

AS SOUTH Africa navigates a political landscape marked by discontent and urgency for change, the spotlight intensifies on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s strategic decision-making amid mounting pressures.

1 mins

What is Cyril Ramaphosa afraid of?

I LIKE our president. He is likeable. A little goofy, with that silly smile and clumsy dance moves when he tries to be a peoples president — but he tries.

3 mins

Michael Jackson's legacy still divides the world

MORE than a decade after his death, Michael Jackson remains one of the most paradoxical figures in modern cultural history.

4 mins

Venter's 50th Isle of Man TT: a historic SA milestone

SOUTH African motorcycle ace AJ Venter is preparing for one of the rarest milestones in international road racing as he heads towards his 50th race start at the Isle of Man TT.

2 mins

Is Jaguar's Type 01 the future of electric cars?

JAGUAR has confirmed that its upcoming electric luxury four-door GT will be called the Type 01, marking the start of a new chapter for the British marque.

1 mins

Record bid brings over a thousand Hilux owners together

THE Toyota Hilux is South Africa’s most popular vehicle by a considerable margin, but to many owners it’s a lot more than just a workhorse.

1 mins

New rugged off-roader joins expanded line-up

FORD South Africa has updated its Everest range for 2026, introducing a revised model line-up while also confirming that the new off-road-focused Everest Tremor will arrive locally later this year.

3 mins

Samsung, union resume negotiations

SAMSUNG Electronics and its workers’ union resumed talks yesterday with South Korea's labour minister mediating, after earlier talks aimed at averting a strike collapsed.

2 mins

Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit

PRESIDENT Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin yesterday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

2 mins

Trump-backed challenger ousts Massie in primary

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party this week as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to challenge him openly.

1 mins

Musk's 'empire' under scrutiny

ELON Musk defines himself as an engineer trying to save humanity, while his critics call him a far-right showman who overpromises and underdelivers.

2 mins

Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis

THEY come in blister packs of 10 like any normal painkiller and you can buy them easily in roadside kiosks and street pharmacies across west Africa.

2 mins

Rachel Kolisi shares hospital photos, reassures fans after health scare

RACHEL Kolisi has reassured fans that she’s recovering well after revealing that she recently landed in the hospital.

1 mins

'These spaces were never written for the likes of me'

NOZIBELE Mayaba has reflected on an emotional milestone after seeing her independently published books on the shelves of Exclusive Books stores across South Africa.

1 mins

Bonko Khoza responds to sexual assault allegations by Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku

ACTOR Bonko Khoza has issued a lengthy public statement addressing allegations made against him by actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku regarding an incident that occurred during the filming of the Red Ink production in September 2023.

2 mins

'Mgidi Moms' celebrates the strength behind the tradition

AFTER a few months in the spotlight as the presenter of Mgidi Moms, Moshe Ndiki is thrilled to have placed the focus on matriarchs.

3 mins

PIC backs R2.26 billion bid to acquire Balwin Properties

CEO Steve Brookes says PIC needed a home builder, and theirs is a good investment case

3 mins

Inflation outlook darkens as economists warn of more fuel-driven pressure, possible rate hike

SOUTH Africa's inflation outlook has deteriorated sharply after consumer inflation accelerated to 4% in April from 3.1% in March, intensifying expectations that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) could raise interest rates at next week’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

2 mins

South Africa, Botswana push regional livestock vaccine drive to combat animal diseases

SOUTH Africa and Botswana have moved to deepen cooperation on livestock vaccine development and animal disease control, with the two countries backing a regional approach that includes the establishment of a Southern African vaccine bank and a trans-animal disease protocol.

1 mins

eThekwini under fire over R6.4 billion irregular spend as officials defend procurement failures

THE eThekwini Municipality has come under intense scrutiny over more than R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure written off over two financial years, with senior municipal officials admitting to shortcomings in accountability and procurement compliance while insisting corrective measures are being implemented.

2 mins

FMD Response SA warns slow vaccine rollout risks prolonging foot-and-mouth outbreak

FMD Response SA has called for urgent clarity on South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination strategy, warning that the current rollout approach risks failing to contain the virus unless it is aligned with the biological realities of the disease.

2 mins

Court rules KZN bus contract extensions unconstitutional, orders fresh tender process

THE KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed an application by a group of subsidised bus operators seeking to keep long-running transport contracts in place, ruling that repeated extensions of the agreements were unconstitutional and failed to comply with public procurement laws.

3 mins

South Africans’ confidence in property market hits record high in 2026, Absa index shows

CONSUMER confidence in South Africa's residential property market has climbed to its highest level since 2015, with growing optimism among homebuyers, sellers and investors despite concerns about inflationary pressures and rising fuel costs.

2 mins

Shopping activity growth slows as economists warn fuel shock could hit consumer spending

SOUTH Africa's retail sector showed modest resilience in March, but economists have warned that rising fuel prices and growing global uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East could weigh heavily on consumer spending in the months ahead.

2 mins

Eskort expands ‘Invisible Food Network’ with new stores in Joburg and Paarl

FOOD PRODUCER

2 mins

Averi Finance, Mantengu explore reverse merger for pan-African investment platform

PAN-AFRICAN INVESTMENT PLATFORM

2 mins

Southern Sun reports steady results amid rising Middle East tensions and fuel costs

SOUTHERN Sun’s positive trading momentum at its offshore hotels over 12 months has been interrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and increased fuel costs are a concern for the group’s local operations.

2 mins

South African SMEs turn to technology and advisors to navigate uncertainty

SOUTH African small businesses are increasingly embracing digital technology and expert financial advice to strengthen resilience and improve decision-making as they navigate a challenging economic environment.

2 mins

SMEs: Turning difficult conversations into better performance

IN SMALL and medium enterprises (SMEs), performance management is often not formalised.

2 mins

Why business growth cannot wait for venture capital

ACROSS Africa, access to funding remains one of the greatest barriers to small business growth.

3 mins

Djokovic confronts ageing body

It is a candid admission from a player who has built his career on meticulous planning and physical resilience, but who is confronting the realities of an ageing body.

2 mins

Antonelli rules the standings heading into Canadian GP

KIMI Antonelli goes into the Canadian Grand Prix on a high most Formula One drivers never get to taste.

2 mins

Loss of two Springboks could force coach's hand

TWO players who have been at the heart of the Lions’ resurgence in the United Rugby Championship - Morne van den Berg and Asenathi Ntlabakanye - are no longer part of their team’s play-off hopes and are also likely to be removed from the Springboks’ plans.

2 mins

The dawn of modern football and the greatest Brazil team

THE 1970 showpiece event held in Mexico was arguably the dawn of modern football.

3 mins

Loss of two Boks could force coach Rassie’s hand

TWO players who have been at the heart of the Lions’ resurgence in the United Rugby Championship - Morne van den Berg and Asenathi Ntlabakanye - are no longer part of their teams play-off hopes and are also likely to be removed from the Springboks’ plans.

2 mins

Why Chiefs’ fixture in Durban is not a glorified vacation

A FEW weeks ago, Kaizer Chiefs defender Reeve Frosler conceded that it would be extremely difficult for the team to stay motivated after securing a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership. That has seemingly been the case.

2 mins

Mngqithi guides Arrows to sensational Top 8 resurgence

GOLDEN Arrows have made a late season push back into the Top 8 and will most likely finish the Betway Premiership campaign in sixth place, after a strong resurgence under coach Mangoba Mngqithi.

2 mins

Forget the strikers, Bafana’s real World Cup answer is Keanu Cupido

WITH Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos set to name his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 27 at the Union Buildings, the burning question on every sports Whatsapp group is who is going to make the cut?

2 mins

Apprentice to master: How Arteta restored Arsenal

MIKEL Arteta has silenced his doubters by awakening sleeping giants Arsenal, restoring the Gunners to the top of English football.

2 mins

Arendse advises Sundowns to stick to their style

WAYNE Arendse has advised Mamelodi Sundowns to stick to their usual approach against AS FAR in Rabat, saying that is the only way they can win over hearts in foreign territory and improve their chances of victory.

2 mins

Sebola urges Pirates to stay calm

ORLANDO Pirates legend Andries Sebola says the team must stick to their tried-and-tested formula when they face Orbit College in their must-win Betway Premiership season finale at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off).

2 mins

CSA defends travel packages amid New Year's Test ticketing backlash

CRICKET South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that additional general access tickets for next year’s highly anticipated New Year's Test between the Proteas and England at Newlands will be released at a later stage.

2 mins

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Éditeur: Independent-Media-Newspapers

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Langue: English

Fréquence: Daily

132 years of bringing you the news, and beyond! The Star as South Africa's most influential daily newspaper, The Star covers the heart of the nation with unequalled reporting of local, national and international news and sport. It favours a tolerant democratic society and is highly proactive in its reporting, appealing to A/B income readers, primarily in greater Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. It is widely considered to be a superb advertising environment.