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Experience the magic of Christmas at Time Square in Pretoria
VISITORS to Time Square at Menlyn Main in Pretoria East can once again step into the magic of Christmas, with the annual Christmas lights which were switched on last week Friday.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Vaal University: Uncovering degree-selling syndicate
FOLLOWING explosive claims of a “degree-selling syndicate” and accusations that the university disregarded a warning from a whistleblower dating back to August 2024, Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has taken steps to correct the record.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Motive unknown as terrified Saulsville residents refuse to speak after massacre
THE motive behind the mass shooting at the Saulsville hostel in western Pretoria remains unclear, and fearful residents say they are too scared to speak out worried that doing so could put their lives at risk.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
PIC launches investigation into alleged misreporting of Mpati reforms
PIC probes whether governance recommendations were falsely reported as implemented
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December 08, 2025
The Star
SIU freezes R8.4m in properties linked to Northern Cape PPE fraud
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen three high-value properties worth approximately R8.4 million, linked to the alleged looting of nearly R27m from the Northern Cape Department of Health during a PPE procurement scandal in the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
R275m boost for Gauteng hospitals amid critical linen shortage exposé
POSED RISK TO PATIENTS
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Simphiwe Dana questions the future of Freshlyground with new lead singer
FRESHLYGROUND has returned with a new single and a Cape Town singer, Mbali Makhoba, who is stepping into the lead singer role.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Hong Kong elections: Voter turnout affected by deadly fire
HONG Kong began voting yesterday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing’s “patriots only” rules, though government efforts to drive turnout have been overshadowed by the city’s deadliest fire in decades.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Coach backs MLS move as Bucs celebrate rise
ABDESLAM OUADDOU, the coach of Orlando Pirates, was celebrating Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s growth instead of lamenting the loss of an influential player in his squad.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Health Ombud reveals serious breaches at South African hospitals
THE Health Ombud has exposed serious clinical and ethical breaches in two separate investigations.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Lando ‘No-wins’ secures biggest victory of them all
LANDO Norris claimed his maiden drivers’ championship yesterday to complete McLaren's first title double since 1998 with a perfectly judged drive to finish third behind Red Bull's winner Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Trust, modernisation triumph over geopolitical hurdles
AT A TIME of heightened geopolitical fragility and protectionist policies undermining multilateral cooperation, China has demibastrated its commitment to work with the African continent to advance shared modernisation and prosperity.
5 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Can Walmart succeed in South Africa's competitive retail landscape?
AS WALMART opened its first South African store at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg and its second in Fourways Mall it enters a retail battlefield already dominated by some of the country’s most deeply entrenched supermarket brands: Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Woolworths, and Spar.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Border Management Authority stopped 505 065 people from entering the country illegally
THE Border Management Authority (BMA) has achieved a 92% in its second-quarter performance report for the 2025/26 financial year, spanning July 1 to September 30, 2025.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Strikes on Sudan school, hospital kill dozens
A RECENT paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and a hospital, killing dozens of civilians including children, a local official said yesterday.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
RMB Holdings reports 28% decline in net asset value amid Atterbury acquisition talks
RMB Holdings (RMH), currently the target of an approach by the Atterbury Property Fund, said net asset value (NAV) decreased to R662 million by September 30, 2023, from R919m as at September 30, 2022.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Moody's flags modest growth outlook and persistent fiscal pressures in SA
MOODY’S Ratings has reaffirmed its existing view on South Africa's creditworthiness following a periodic review completed on 27 November 2025, cautioning that while economic conditions have improved, deep structural constraints continue to weigh on the country’s long-term prospects.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Rising Bafana geared for AFCON
NOW that the sun has set on South Africa's 2025 domestic football season, anticipation reaches fever pitch as fans turn their focus to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco later this month.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Municipal electricity tariff decisions must pass transparency and public participation test, says court
NEW fixed decision making timelines were set in place for municipal electricity tariff decisions, which include that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) must in future by May 5 finalise all municipal tariff applications.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Proteas coach hopes youngsters learnt from Virat, Rohit
THE last time the Proteas faced India in an ODI prior to the recently-completed three-match series, they boasted a middle-order consisting of Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Second season of telenovela ‘Inimba’ gets the green light
INIMBA viewers are in for a treat as the Mzansi Magic telenovela has been greenlit for a second season.
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December 08, 2025
The Star
Anglo American says committed to South Africa despite merger with Teck
ANGLO American says its merger with Canadian miner, Teck Resources does not affect its obligations and interests in South Africa, with the enlarged entity geared to grow its investments domestically.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Trump’s performative peace and global destabilisation
ON FRIDAY, Donald Trump was given a made-up peace award from FIFA to satisfy his ravenous infantile craving for global recognition.
4 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
Blitzboks dealt with every situation, says Visser
THERE was an eruption of joy at a packed Cape Town Stadium yesterday after the Blitzboks came from behing to beat Argentina 21-19 to win the Cape Town Sevens.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
The Star
ANC Gauteng urged to save 'sinking ship'
Lesufi tells contenders to stop squabbles and focus on resolutions to revive the organisation
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Star
Durrant serves up "The Lucky Kitchen'
WHEN laundry folded, coffee percolated, and years later, it cooked up a book of decadent recipes called The Lucky Kitchen.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Star
Gen Z's unreadable stare explained
IT'S the look that's launched 1000 TikToks - it's that deadpan, unreadable stare and it's coming for this summer's Christmas-casual workforce.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Star
Inquiry asked to look into Buyanga's detention
ZIMBABWEAN businessman Frank Buyanga Sadiqi has been held in South Africa for nearly three years without trial, amid claims that he is being targeted by powerful figures in his home country.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Star
Van Dijk: Salah's omission shows no player has 'unlimited credit'
VIRGIL van Dijk says Mohamed Salah's omission from Liverpool's team for a second successive match shows no player at the club has “unlimited credit\".
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Star
Agricultural sector sounds alarm over illegal Kenyan foot-and-mouth vaccine threat
SOUTH African agricultural organisations have raised urgent concerns over reports that an illegal Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine manufactured in Kenya is being smuggled into the country.
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