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DA urges tax relief and SOE debt halt in Budget 2026
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) says South Africans are “deeply overtaxed” and has warned that Budget 2026 must not introduce any new tax increases, calling instead for inflation-linked tax bracket adjustments and a shift towards tax relief.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Green IT practices: cutting costs while saving the planet
FOR years, businesses have wrestled with the notion that sustainability comes at a premium.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Giant Boks set to return
SHARKS fans wondering whether their team can bounce back from their defeat to the Lions with a strong showing against the Bulls on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld (kick-off 5pm) should carefully read the following statistics on their team's results in the SA Derbies in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Why release of 'Abafana Base Goli' marks huge turning point for Vilakazi
WITH the release of her latest single Abafana Base Goli, vocalist Nobantu Vilakazi is once again putting lived experiences at the centre of her music as she continues to define her identity on her own terms.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Olievenhoutbosch Police Station in crisis as suspects are held at front desk
OLIEVENHOUTBOSCH Police Station is in crisis, with suspects being held at the front desk and officers, victims, and the public at serious risk, a legislative oversight has revealed.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
‘Certified Glamour Boy’ ready to face former club
THABISO Monyane will be eager to silence his detractors when Kaizer Chiefs host his childhood and former club Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3.30pm kickoff).Monyane joined Chiefs during the winter transfer window, ending a 13-year spell at Pirates, having arrived at the club as a 12-year-old.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Luus eyes frontline spinner role
SUNÉ Luus delivered a timely reminder of her all-round value as the Proteas Women opened their ODI series with a 37-run win over Pakistan in Bloemfontein on Sunday - but it is her role with the ball she is eager to grow once more.Luus struck an unbeaten 93 to anchor South Africa’s total of 260, before claiming two crucial wickets to halt Pakistan's momentum during a threatening middle-overs partnership between Sidra Amin and Ayesha Zafar.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
JOBURG TO GET R760M TO FIX WATER CRISIS
Service delivery across the province remains under strain
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Makhubele resigns as MK Party MP following removal as chief whip
COLLEEN Makhubele has resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), with immediate effect.
3 min |
February 24, 2026
The Star
DBSA’s Moody's ratings upgrade boosts infrastructure development efforts
THE Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has confirmed that Moody’s Ratings Agency (Moody's) has upgraded its long-term foreign-currency issuer rating to Ba2 from Ba3.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Downs target redemption against AmaZulu
FOLLOWING a disappointing end to their Nedbank Cup journey, Mamelodi Sundowns are set to refocus their efforts on the Betway Premiership as they prepare for a challenging encounter against AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium today (kickoff 7.30pm).
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Tembisa erupts as residents' outrage over power cuts spill into streets
ANGRY Tembisa residents brought parts of the township to a standstill yesterday, barricading major roads with burning tyres, rocks and debris in protest against electricity disconnections by the City of Ekurhuleni.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Why relying on the military for policing poses risks
WHEN President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape in his 2026 State of the Nation Address, he was met with desperate applause by a crime-weary nation.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Nel and ‘miracle man’ Fourie could return for Lions clash
THE Stormers have had four weeks to lick their mental wounds after back-to-back defeats to the Sharks, and in that time, they have been physically boosted by a host of returning players ahead of Saturday’s visit to the Lions at Ellis Park (kickoff 2.30pm).
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Bracket creep set to quietly squeeze South Africans as Treasury eyes revenue windfall
AS SOUTH Africans brace for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget Speech on Wednesday, the loudest tax debate may not be about rate hikes ora VAT shock but about something far quieter and far more pervasive: bracket creep.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
ARB rules Valentine's Day 'sperm' ad does not promote GBV
AN INSTAGRAM advertisement promoting Valentine's Day earlier this month, depicting a cartoon man scratching near his groin, showing his animated sperm singing about being set free in an acapella style, does not encourage gender-based violence, the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) found.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Sizwe Hosmed curator not challenging removal from office
LEBOGANG Mpakati will not challenge her curatorship of Sizwe Hosmed, which was canceled earlier this month after Ian Fleming was roped in as her successor following an urgent court application by Luyolo Makwabe, a former executive of the scheme.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Over 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike
MORE than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike at the weekend to demand their release under anew amnesty law that excludes many of them.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Spirits tax set to hit R100 threshold in Budget
GOVERNMENT excise tax on spirits is poised to exceed the R100 per 750ml bottle level if Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana applies the customary above-inflation increase in duties during last night's Budget Speech.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Governing through uncertainty: acting before crisis confirms itself
BOARDS face a dilemma with no perfect resolution.
4 min |
February 24, 2026
The Star
KZN, Gauteng and Free State set to receive first doses of FMD vaccines
KWAZULU-Natal, parts of Gauteng, the Free State and the North West have been earmarked to receive the first batches of the high-potency Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Dawson's tweak to aid England
T20 WORLD CUP
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Police seize R2 million Sitrak truck transporting illegal chrome worth R300 000
POLICE in Limpopo have seized a white Sitrak truck valued at approximately R2 million after it was allegedly found transporting chrome worth R300 000 without legal documentation along the R518 in Lebowakgomo.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
B1 AND B2 ARE BACK 'Bananas in Pyjamas' returns to live-action, bringing nostalgia to Cuddles Avenue
IF YOUR kids were singing about “Bananas in Pyjamas coming down the stairs” back in the day, they're probably all grown up now, possibly even with kids of their own.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Good news for shoppers: household food costs decline in February
THE latest Household Affordability Index released on Monday by the Pietermaritzburg Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) brings good news for consumers.
3 min |
February 24, 2026
The Star
Gauteng Legislature shocked as 97 SAPS members face sexual violence allegations
THE Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed shock and concern after learning that at least 97 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have been accused of sexual violence or rape nationwide.
2 min |
February 24, 2026
The Star
Stocks rally after tax ruling
ASIAN stocks mostly rose while the dollar fell yesterday after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump’ tariffs policy that had sent shockwaves through the global economy last year.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
Limpopo police crackdown on organised crime nets R1 million worth of dagga
LIMPOPO police have intensified their crackdown on organised crime, seizing dagga worth an estimated R1 million and arresting five suspects in two separate intelligence-driven operations over the weekend.
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February 24, 2026
The Star
SIU uncovers immigration fraud in SA
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says its investigation into the Department of Home Affairs has uncovered systemic corruption in which immigration permits and visas were effectively sold through organised syndicates involving officials and external actors.
3 min |
February 24, 2026
The Star
Puoane shares excitement ahead of homecoming at CTIIJF
“LANDING this gig means so much to me.
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