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Mkhwanazi says he did not install blue lights on vehicles linked to Matlala
SUSPENDED Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi has denied any wrongdoing following allegations that he facilitated donations of vehicles to the municipality from companies linked to businessman Vusimuzi \"Cat\" Matlala.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Van Niekerk eyes World Cup glory for Proteas Women
PROTEAS Womens all-rounder Dane van Niekerk says she has learned that cricket is not about her, but about the team.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
German president starts state visit to UK
GERMAN President Frank-Walter Steinmeier heads to the UK yesterday at a time when a deepening security alliance has helped rebuild ties frayed in the turbulent post-Brexit years.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Themes of femicide and empowerment
DON MAKATILE
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December 04, 2025
The Star
We chose it: PKK fighters cherish life in Iraq's mountains
A KURDISH militant picks his way along a switchback road in Iraq's mountains before pulling over to alert his comrades in a nearby hidden bunker that they are about to have company.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
South African SMEs poised for growth amid festive season and credit rating upgrades
AS DECEMBER ushers in the festive season, the landscape for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa appears cautiously optimistic, thanks to positive developments in fiscal conditions and consumer spending.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Illness sidelines ANC councillors during crucial Johannesburg council meeting
ILL -HEALTH
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Rugged Defender Dakar D7X-R set for 2026 Saudi rally debut
AFTER more than 6 000 kilometres of relentless testing, the Defender Dakar D7X-R is ready to make its debut in the 2026 Dakar Rally starting in January in Saudi Arabia.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Author launches heartfelt memoir in Century City
LOCAL author Beverley Dankers-Kotze launched her memoir, 33 Doors, at Life Changers Church in Century City earlier this month.
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December 04, 2025
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SA’s animated film ‘David’ set to dazzle global audiences
FOLLOWING South African sporting and music successes on the global stage, the team behind David are hoping that the new biblical animated musical will be one of Mzansi's biggest breakout films internationally to date.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
How Springbok Women changed SA rugby in 2025
IN A YEAR that will be remembered as a turning point for South African women’s rugby, the Springbok Women have done more than make history — they have captured the imagination of a nation.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Auditor-General warns of water collapse as 59 municipalities blow R2.3bn on tankers
THE Auditor-General of South Africa has revealed that more than 59 municipalities spent a staggering R2.32 billion on water tankering services during the 2023-2024 financial year, as the country's water infrastructure continues to deteriorate.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Business confidence rebounds in Q4 as sentiment lifts across most sectors
SOUTH Africa recorded a welcome rebound in business sentiment in the final quarter of 2025, with the RMB/ BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) rising by five points to 44, its highest level this year and three points above the long-term average.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Revolutionary performance upgrades for Sportback, Sedan
AUDI South Africa has significantly updated their S3 Sportback hatch and the Sedan with styling cues, an increase in power and mechanical revisions that give the pair a true hot hatch and sedan flavour.
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December 04, 2025
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Industry association hails Traxtion's R3.4bn rail investment as major boost to SA's freight reform
THE African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has hailed the R3.4 billion investment in locomotive production by Traxtion as a move that will enable competitive and open-access rail network, and reinforce Transnet's capacity to support national targets.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
UK's Catherine to hail 'power of hope' in carol address
BRITAIN'S Princess Catherine will hail the power of \"togetherness\" during \"uncertain\" times in a letter to guests at her Christmas carol service, Kensington Palace said this week.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
CEF positions itself to take over oil majors' assets as companies exit South Africa
THE Central Energy Fund (CEF) says it is preparing to absorb fuel infrastructure and other assets from global oil companies that are scaling down operations in South Africa, as part of its strategy to secure national fuel supply and strengthen its downstream footprint.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Unisa's Inhlanyelo Hub: Driving Innovation and Empowering Entrepreneurs
Unisa's Inhlanyelo NPC stands as a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing its mission to drive African innovation, ignitesustainableentrepreneurship, and grow sustainable businesses.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Nash's fight against crime
NASH Falls tells the story of Walter Nash, an ordinary businessman who has always lived a quiet and happy life. He has a loving family and has never had to deal with violence or crime. However, everything changes when the FBI approaches him on the day of his estranged father's funeral. They reveal that the company he works for is actually involved in criminal activities, and they need his help to take it down.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Logistics sector warns of rising costs as fuel prices jump ahead of festive season
SOUTH Africa's transport and logistics industry has warned of higher operating costs, rising consumer prices and pressure on holiday travel budgets after the government announced steep fuel price increases for December.
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December 04, 2025
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Man United boss Ruben Amorim 'protects' himself from abuse
MANCHESTER United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed he ignores social media to protect himself from abuse, even if it means losing out on lucrative sponsorship contracts.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Setting the par: New challenge awaits at Sun City
AS THE Nedbank Golf Challenge (NGC) begins at the Gary Player Country Chub (GPCC) at Sun City, it will come with a host of new challengers for players.
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December 04, 2025
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The quiet architecture of innovation and entrepreneurship: Ubuntu
WHAT IF the difference between a struggling idea and a thriving venture is not money, not technology, but in fact people? Behind every bold vision lies a network of unseen supporters, collaborators, and co-creators who build alongside the dreamer. Across the world, communities have become the invisible scaffolding that allows ideas to rise, take shape, and withstand the uncertainty that comes with starting something new.
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December 04, 2025
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Who owns the content created by AI?
IN THE age of generative artificial intelligence, creators, lawyers and companies are asking, \"If I prompt an AI system to write an article or generate a picture, is it still my work?
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December 04, 2025
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China investigates factory allegedly making 'childlike' sex dolls
A CHINESE factory reportedly making “childlike” sex dolls sold on major internet shopping platforms is under official investigation, local authorities said yesterday.
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December 04, 2025
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More than two-thirds of SA SMEs plan price hikes amid rising costs
A CONCERNING trend has emerged within South Africa's small business sector as a new report revealed that 67% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to raise prices by up to 10% over the next six months.
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December 04, 2025
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Blyton Reimagined Andrew Garfield cast in big screen adaptation of ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
AFTER nearly 80 years of waiting, Enid Blyton's popular children's novel, The Magic Faraway Tree, is set to be transformed into a big-screen adventure.
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December 04, 2025
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DJ Nastor introduces new Amapiano song 40 percent
AMAPIANO producer DJ Nastor is setting the festive season alight with a new track called 40 percent that is already stirring excitement online.
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December 04, 2025
The Star
Sizwe Hosmed medical scheme makes progress under curatorship
SIZWE Hosmed Medical Scheme says it has made substantial progress towards long-term stability and financial sustainability of the scheme and its members, with the focus now on building membership over the next few months.
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December 04, 2025
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Markram powers Proteas to level series
PROTEAS opening batter Aiden Markram brought up his fourth ODI century in Raipur to lead South Africa to a series-levelling four-wicket victory against India yesterday as the visitors recorded their third-biggest run chase in ODI cricket.
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