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Saturday Star
Diapers, blankets and lip balm: the stuff people flush down airplane toilets
BRENT Wells has seen things that most people would pay to forget. But that’s to be expected when your company’s slogan is “We un-clog airplane lavatories.”
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April 19, 2025
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Maresca urges stuttering Chelsea to seize the moment
CHELSEA'S players must embrace the pressure they are under and make the most of the few matches they have left to turn around their season, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of a Premier League meeting with rivals Fulham tomorrow.
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April 19, 2025
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CAF Slaps Pirates and Sundowns with hefty million-rand fines after fan chaos
CAF has come down hard on Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns following violent post-match incidents during their recent Caf Champions League clashes.
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April 19, 2025
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Alexforbes expands high schools chess championship
FOLLOWING the success of the inau-gural 2023 Alexforbes Ekurhuleni Boards Chess Championship, the company is expanding the online competition to include high schools from all nine provinces across South Africa.
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April 19, 2025
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Diddy's legal team seeks delay in sex trafficking case
SEAN “Diddy” Combs’ legal team is trying to stall the start of the rapper’s sex trafficking trial.
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April 19, 2025
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Hamas 'ready to release hostages' for end to war
HAMAS wants a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza and swap all remaining hostages in return for Israeli military group of electing senior officials from an interim truck.
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April 19, 2025
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SA should invest in trauma-based education
EDUCATION is more than the mere transmission of knowledge; it is the foundation upon which societies build their future.
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April 19, 2025
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Is sick leave sinking South Africa’s SMEs?
SMALL and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of South Africa's economy; employing millions and driving growth.
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April 19, 2025
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Getting ready for the bunny hop
I’M turning back the hands of time all the way to 672-735 AD for this one, revisiting the writings of Venerable Bede, an Anglo-Saxon daily named Eostre who was accompanied by a hare or rabbit because she represented rejuvenation and fertility of springtime.
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April 19, 2025
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SA racer AJ Venter scores R4.2m boost for dangerous Isle of Man TT
THE Isle of Man TT race is probably the toughest and certainly the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world.
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April 19, 2025
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Verstappen bluntly shuts down Aston Martin rumours
RACERS should race and commentators should commentate.
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April 19, 2025
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Artera seeks quick reset after Madrid heroics ahead of Ipswich trip
Arsenal beat Real Madrid in both quarter-final legs to advance 5-1 on aggregate but the achievement of reaching a first Champions League semi-final since 2009 could easily be swept aside if Ipswich Town suffer defeat at Ipswich tomorrow.
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April 19, 2025
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US threatens to leave Ukraine talks
US SECRETARY of State Marco Rubio yesterday said Washington needed to decide soon whether a ceasefire was possible as left it to allow more meetings with Ukrainian officials.
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April 19, 2025
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A decade later, Jephta’s ‘Homecoming’ reborn
WHEN artist Benjamin Jephta steps onto the stage at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), it won’t be just another gig.
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April 19, 2025
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A new exhibit ahead of International Chinese Language Day
WHILE ‘International Chinese Language Day’ takes place on April 20, a number of dignitaries and cultural lovers attended the unveiling of the ‘Joy Wishes’ beauty of Chinese Characters’ exhibition at Iziko Rust en Vreugde Gallery at Groot Constantia on Thursday.
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April 19, 2025
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Understanding Gen Z slang Because apparently ‘drip’ isn’t just a leak
IF YOU’RE a millennial, chances are you’ve been hit with slang that leaves you completely baffled.
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April 19, 2025
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Chinese cars on the rise in SA
IN THE past few years, Chinese vehicles have become a formidable threat to established manufacturers, particularly in the SUV space. But just how significant are these sales figures?
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April 19, 2025
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Wits Sterkfontein Caves reopen
THE acclaimed Wits Sterkfontein Caves, a treasure trove of human evolutionary research, officially reopened to the public on April 15.
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April 19, 2025
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TROOP WITHDRAWAL Plans for R5bn SANDF peace mission funds
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana said any decision regarding the R5 billion allocated for the SANDF peace mission will take into account the Department of Defence needs amid the withdrawal of troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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April 19, 2025
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“Variawa prepares for a historic home race in the World Rally Raid Championship”
It’s the first time since its inception in 2022, South Africa will host the third round of the W2RC from May 18 to 26.
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April 19, 2025
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What happens to a spouse’s pension after the death of a pensioner?
WHEN a fund member reaches retirement age, he or she has a choice to purchase a living annuity.
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April 19, 2025
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We don't need to worry about what Arsenal is doing
JUST two victories separate Liverpool from Premier League glory: This week-end could see them take a giant leap towards that title if they see off Leicester City side battling relegation.
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April 19, 2025
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How markets fared in the first quarter
IN THIS column I look at how the investment markets performed in the first quarter, up until March 31.
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April 19, 2025
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'Special' Sazi Sandi set to fill big boots of Malherbe and Fouché
THE Stormers selected one of their best backlines to date as they look to run Connacht off their feet in today in the Vodacom Rugby Championship (URC).
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April 19, 2025
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Celebrating 28 years of the best in schoolboy rugby
THE 2025 St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival returns and takes place this weekend. A cornerstone of the schoolboy rugby calendar, the Festival continues to celebrate the very best in schoolboy rugby, school spirit, and community.
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April 19, 2025
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Why men feel the pain of breakups more than women
WHEN it comes to breakups, society loves to paint women as the emotional wrecks, drowning in tubs of ice cream and tear-stained playlists.
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April 19, 2025
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Lions face Benetton in a must-win match for URC playoff hopes
THE Stormers selected one of their best backlines to date as they look to run Connacht off their feet in today in the URC clash.
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April 19, 2025
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How technology is widening the gender inequality gap
NOT only are women more financially responsible than their male counterparts, but they are also increasingly losing out at work at a time when technology is developing at a rate of knots.
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April 19, 2025
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Milestones and memories: SA’s hidden gems for life’s big moments
MODERN celebrations have evolved beyond simple gatherings of friends and family to encompass a spirit of adventure, exploration and personal growth.
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April 19, 2025
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Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
LIVERPOOL could seal the Premier League tomorrow should Leicester concede to relega tion and Arsenal suffer a Champions League hangover by losing at Tottenham.
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