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Lions bank on 'Bullring' advantage
LIONS captain Dominic Hendricks believes their local knowledge of the “Bullring” will give them a distinct edge in the CSA Four Day Series final against the Warriors, which starts at the Wanderers today.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Abrahams: Building blocks in place for Women's T20 World Cup
PROTEAS Women's batting coach Baakier Abrahams believes they are putting together “the building blocks” for another successful T20 Women's World Cup campaign.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
New report uncovers systemic racism in Australian universities
IN A startling revelation, a new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission has unveiled that racism is not just an isolated issue but rather a widespread and systemic problem within universities across Australia.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Mathibeli claims Mkhwanazi’s team targeted his family
KWAZULU-Natal police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has threatened legal action against a Durban businessman who claimed the police chief tried to have him killed and is captured by the businessman's competitors.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Arteta hails 'hilarious' Saka-Madueke rivalry as Gunners eye seven-point lead
MIKEL Arteta believes Arsenal and England are reaping the rewards of a friendly rivalry between Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke, as the duo battle for starts for both club and country.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
NYDA defends R1m New York trip as 'strategic investment' in youth skills
THE National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has defended its reported R1 million trip to New York, rejecting claims of wasteful spending and calling the visit a \"strategic investment\" in South Africa's youth.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Jo-Anne Reyneke discusses evolution of female representation in SA film
ACTRESS Jo-Anne Reyneke will join the JBX Talks 2026 panel on Women Who Lead at the Joburg Film Festival.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Gauteng Investment Conference 2026: Building on R300 billion commitments from 2025
GAUTENG MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile said that pledges of over R300 billion from the 2025 Gauteng Investment Conference have moved from pledges to development.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Pead is trusting the process amidst Bok hype
THE near-hysterical narrative that has surrounded Haashim Pead in recent months has clamoured, begged, and angrily questioned why the undoubtedly talented 20-year-old hasn't been thrust into the frontlines of the Lions’ United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign quicker, more often, and with more impetus.
2 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
How Jansen overcame his Indian nightmares to become Proteas’ go-to-man
MARCO Jansen has endured a love-hate relationship with playing in India over the course of his fledgling international career.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Victor could seize the league, says Vilakazi
FORMER Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict Vilakazi believes the winner of tonight's Betway Premiership blockbuster between the Buccaneers and the Bra- zilians could carry the momentum all the way to lifting the league title in May.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Gauteng Health issues urgent warning about emergency responder training fee scam
THE Gauteng Department of Health has issued a public warning after discovering social media posters advertising paid “First Responder Training” courses using the department' name without authorisation.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Public Protector steps back from Xolile George salary investigation amid relationship claims
PUBLIC Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has stepped back from all involvement in the investigation concerning the salary of Parliament Secretary Xolile George, citing a perceived conflict of interest.
3 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
Better energy intelligence is disrupting logistics sector operations
THE global logistics industry, from forklift fleets to transport refrigeration units, treats electrification as a sustainability project, but that mistake is costing it money, resilience, and competitive advantage.
3 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
No more excuses: Urgent need for structural energy reform in South Africa
RECENT statements from organised business, civil society and parts of government reflect a shared frustration: South Africa's public institutions are not implementing reform or delivering infrastructure fast enough.
3 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
Damascus markets bustle ahead of Ramadaan
AS THE Muslim holy month of Ramadaan approaches, Damascus’ popular markets are crowded with shoppers and stocked with food, spices and household goods.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Land Bank appoints Jabu Mphambo as acting CEO after Rikhotso resignation
THE Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has confirmed the immediate appointment of Jabu Mphambo as acting CEO following the resignation of CEO Themba Rikhotso.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Trillion-dollar Wall Street crash sounds alarm over AI mob mentality
SIGNIFICANT losses in the US technology sector this month have sparked an international debate among regulators and experts over the potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) fostering groupthink in financial markets.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Can URC stars displace Boks' veterans in the No 5 jersey?
IN THE traditional architecture of a Springboks’ pack, the No 5 lock is the man who runs the “engine room’, the lineout general responsible for clinical tactical execution and the man who needs to get around the park to carry and clean.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Mudslide traps workers 890 metres underground in Kimberley
FIVE mineworkers are reportedly unaccounted for following a mudslide that occurred early this morning at the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley, approximately 890 metres underground in Tunnel 6, Diamond Fields Advertiser has reported.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
'Sea Robbers will one up Downs'
FORMER Orlando Pirates legend Edward Motale has backed his former side to rise to the occasion when they lock horns with reigning league champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a high-stakes Betway Premiership blockbuster at FNB Stadium tonight (7.30pm kickoff).
2 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
REPTILE RAID
A SYDNEY man who tried to post native lizards, dragons and other reptiles out of Australia in bags of popcorn and biscuit tins has been sentenced to eight years in jail, authorities said on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Brazilians v Bucs: Key battles that could sway clash at the Calabash
FROM the Relebohile Mofokeng’s Khuliso Mudau showdown to the midfield grit of Jayden Adams, Obakeng Meletse breaks down the individual duels that will define the Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates clash.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Shadrack Sibiya to face the music over close ties with alleged cartel figures
SUSPENDED deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is set to testify today when he appears at the Madlanga Commission to answer claims that he maintained close ties with alleged cartel leaders and benefited from their operations.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Scrap metal sector calls for broader changes as price-fixing probe highlights fault lines
THE metals recycling sector has reiterated its call for a full, independent inquiry into the policy framework governing scrap metal, including the Price Preference System (PPS) and export-related measures.
3 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
Ray J's Valentine's Day performance raises eyebrows
IS RAY J making the most of his last years after a recent health diagnosis?
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February 18, 2026
The Star
Taxpayers pay price for Ramaphosa's bloated cabinet, after he promised to cut costs
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of failing to keep his promise of reducing the size of the cabinet, a promise he made during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) eight years ago.
3 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
The effects of turning grief and trauma into content
THE year 2026 has hardly begun, yet on January 19, South Africa lost 14 children in a school transport accident.
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February 18, 2026
The Star
No ghost towns from net-zero: Why South Africa needs a code of good practice on just transition
AS WE STAY the course in the pursuit to a low-carbon, sustainable economy, our moral and competitiveness compass remain “the just transition’, only through which we can ensure that the shift is fair, mitigating negative job impacts while fostering decent work and social protection for affected workers and communities.
4 min |
February 18, 2026
The Star
Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak spreads across six provinces
FOLLOWING President Cyril Ramaphosa ‘s announcement in his state of the nation address last week that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) had been declared a National Disaster, the Department of Agriculture provided an update on the FMD outbreak detailing the spread across six provinces.
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