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Injury-free Burger ready to haunt defending champions
FOLLOWING his fiery return to action in Cape Town earlier this week, Joburg Super Kings fast bowler Nandre Burger looks a major threat to MI Cape Town ahead of their clash at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg today.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Too many cars, too few cops in SA
THOUSANDS of traffic officers versus millions of vehicles. South Africa just doesn't have enough boots on the ground to keep our roads safe.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles
CARLOS Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner teased yesterday the prospect of teaming up for doubles as the world’s top two prepare to open their seasons with a lucrative exhibition match in South Korea, a week before the Australian Open.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Recalled Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into semis
RECALLED striker Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers yesterday in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Camaraderie as fathers fight it out
DON Alley trained decades for this moment: the One-Trip Grocery Bag Relay.
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January 10, 2026
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Man City win race to sign forward Semenyo
MANCHESTER City added to their attacking arsenal yesterday with the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million (R1.4 billion).
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Brent Bozell III sworn in as US ambassador-designate
THE US Embassy in South Africa yesterday confirmed that Leo Brent Bozell III has been sworn in as the United States ambassador-designate to South Africa.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Who is Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodriguez?
Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, has taken over as acting leader in the wake of a US raid that deposed President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Legend Bartlett identifies Chiefs ‘biggest challenge’ ahead of league return
FORMER Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) winner Shaun Bartlett is more than ready to see Kaizer Chiefs deliver a season to remember, ahead of the resumption of the Betway Premiership on January 19.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Pietersen bids for Flower to replace McCullum as head coach
FOLLOWING England’s 4-1 Ashes series defeat against Australia, Kevin Pietersen has called for changes in the national coaching setup and backed former head coach Andy Flower as a potential successor to Brendon McCullum.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
US pressured Venezuelan leaders for decades over its oil wealth
AFTER US special forces swooped into Caracas to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and topple his government, US President Donald Trump said the United States will now “run’ Venezuela, including its abundant oil resources.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
How 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is taking cricket by storm
INDIA under-19 captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a player who is getting a lot of cricket supporters excited right now.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Capitals with a point to prove ahead of Paarl
Ngidi, in an exclusive interview with Independent Media, fresh from a hat-trick in their last clash against Durban’s Super Giants earlier this week, sent a chilling message to the Paarl-based Royals ahead of their match at SuperSport Park today.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
New Chelsea boss Rosenior faces test
LIAM Rosenior’s first match as Chelsea manager comes laced with giant-kill- ing danger as he takes the Blues to second-tier Charlton in the FA Cup third round.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Nigeria's quest for a fourth AFCON title faces stern Algeria test
LED by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Nigeria's form at the Africa Cup of Nations has offered cause for optimism ahead of today's heavyweight quarterfinal against Algeria, despite reports of unrest in the squad.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
DJ Warras' family calls for unity as murder case against Victor Majola is postponed
THE murder case linked to the killing of DJ Warras, born Warrick Robert Stock, returned to the spotlight as Victor Mthethwa Majola, 44, made a brief appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court, where proceedings were postponed this week.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Did Siya Kolisi and Rachel John just hard launch their relationship?
AFTER months of cryptic social media hints, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and Dutch-Nigerian model and author Rachel John may have just confirmed their relationship status.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Concerns raised over potential global economic instability
EXPERTS have raised alarm over the potential global economic and energy market consequences following reports that the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela over the weekend, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Two stars involved in car crashes: here's how they are doing now
AWARD-WINNING artist Makhadzi has been discharged from hospital following a car accident that happened while she was travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg late last month.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Everything you need to know
THE 2026 Formula
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Higher stakes and bigger rewards for Banyana at WAFCON in Morocco
BANYANA Banyana will aim to secure their spot in the Fifa Women’s World Cup for the third consecutive time at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
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January 10, 2026
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Eskom employee in alleged R8m corruption scheme
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has exposed an alleged R8 million bribery and corruption scheme.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Widow, children to get R3.7m after fatal crash
A WIDOW and her two minor children are expected to receive R3.7 million from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) after the death of her husband and father to her children in a motorcycle accident.
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January 10, 2026
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Denmark alarmed as US keeps its sights on Greenland
DENMARK was worried about US intentions towards Greenland even before US President Donald Trump sent his troops and bombers into Venezuela over the weekend, but now the Danes are truly alarmed - and so they should be.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Bulls stack Springboks for must-win clash against Bristol Bears
BULLS head coach Johan Ackermann said all or nothing for the Champions Cup and stayed true to his word by selecting a strong squad for their encounter with the Bristol Bears at Loftus Versfeld today.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Global scholars drawn to China's universitites
CHINA'S government has long made efforts to tempt top scientists from abroad, but researchers say its institutions themselves are attracting talent thanks to their generous funding and growing prestige.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
'President of Ama2000' is immune from fan criticism
OH, THE pleasure of being a crowd favourite!
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
The culinary star planning her food empire
AT JUST 14 years old, Arona Yster from Krugersdorp has already shown the world that talent and passion know no age limits.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
‘Palm Beach’ exposes exhausting reality of status chasing
NETFLIX’S Members Only: Palm Beach might be one of the most unintentionally bleak reality shows to land on screens in recent years.
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January 10, 2026
Saturday Star
Heroic businessman loses life while saving nephew
A BUSINESS MAN who arrived in Durban on New Year's Day to spend quality time with his four-year-old son and to attend his cousin's wedding has been remembered as a hero after he selflessly sacrificed his life to save his teenage nephew from a dangerous rip current at Thompson's Bay beach in Ballito.
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