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June 11, 2025

Edgar Lungu: A poignant farewell amid political turmoil

IN AN emotionally charged memorial service held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Pretoria, mourners gathered in tears to pay their last respects to Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, whose sudden death has left both political allies and critics grappling with grief and unanswered questions.

2 mins

UPROAR OVER ZILLE'S JOBURG MAYOR BID

Some in the DA feel her decision to contest undermines the party's leadership in Gauteng

3 mins

Jooste's death shrouded in mystery, as no gun allegedly used was found

MORE than a year after the mysterious death of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste, vital information regarding his death is unaccounted for, a police source has said.

2 mins

Man dies after jumping from rooftop of Hotel Sky

TRAGIC headline

1 mins

Desmond Nair seeks dismissal of corruption charges

SUSPENDED Pretoria Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair will on August 4 launch an application before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for the case to be dropped against him, as he will argue that there has been an unreasonable delay in the start of his trial.

1 mins

Video of dancing influencer and starving dog leads to charges

A CONTENT creator who posted a video of herself dancing while her dog sat looking emaciated in the background has been charged in terms of the Animal Protection Act, and the dog, “Bobby” rescued.

1 mins

Mother awarded R540 000 after negligence leads to child’s cerebral palsy

THE Mpumalanga MEC for Health has to pay a mother R540 000 in damages after her baby boy was born with cerebral palsy due to the negligence of the staff at a government hospital in the province.

2 mins

How can Gauteng combat its worrying kidnapping crisis?

COMMUNITIES in Gauteng are increasingly at the mercy ofheartless kidnappers, with the latest crime statistics released by provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, showing that kidnappings have increased by 15.8% between January and March, compared with the same period last year.

2 mins

SA signs historic High Seas Treaty

FORESTRY, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George highlighted South Africa's key role in advancing equity, science-based governance, and environmental stewardship in the high seas as the country became one of the signatories of the historic Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.

2 mins

Mango Airlines customers offered hope of refunds

THOUSANDS of Mango Airlines passengers who were left out of pocket when the low-cost South African airline was grounded in 2021 may finally see some relief.

2 mins

Kelvin Momo captivates audiences

KELVIN Momo' fans were left more than fulfilled at the Red Bull Symphonic with Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra.

1 mins

Gwarube sounds alarm on failing education finances

THE Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has called on all Provincial Education MECs and Heads of Department to urgently develop and submit comprehensive plans that safeguard the continuity of education service delivery and address irregularities in school personnel management.

1 mins

Water crisis: Many municipalities not able to collect revenue

WATER and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina painted a sad state of affairs in the local government sphere regarding the provision of water yesterday, saying many municipalities were unable to collect revenue.

2 mins

UNISA suspensions spark ministerial scrutiny

MINISTER of Higher Education Nobuhle Nkabane has revealed that her department is keeping a close eye on the situation at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

1 mins

Shamila Batohi: Villain or scapegoat?

IS SHAMILA Batohi, the head of the National Prosecuting Authority, the victim of an orchestrated campaign aimed at removing her from the office or is she responsible for the prosecuting body’s failure to prosecute several high-profile cases.

1 mins

Health Minister reassures SA about new Covid-19 variant

WITH South Africa experiencing its coldest weather yet, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has assured South Africans that the current Covid-19 variant, reported to be circulating in 22 countries, is no cause for concern as his department is closely monitoring the Nimbus or NB.1.8.1 Covid-19 variant.

2 mins

Strategies for faster promotion

MOST professionals make the same mistake when aiming for a promotion. They either assume hard work speaks for itself or that their boss will advocate on their behalf. But you don’t get promoted by simply working hard. Tangible career advancement comes from making your impact undeniable.

2 mins

Non-linear careers: guidelines for starting over

IN a world where lifelong tenure at a single company is a thing of the past and the workplace is being rapidly reshaped by technological and AI disruption, non-linear career paths have become not just common, but a practical response to a constantly evolving landscape. And while this path cannot be sugar-coated it is tough and will require sacrifice the good news is that it is possible to make a success of an entirely new career later in life.

3 mins

Friendship in the workplace

HAVING meaningful connections in the workplace is essential for personal and professional success. Most of us form these bonds naturally, as we spend a significant amount of our lives at work.

2 mins

Consumer Dictatorship: loyalty not guaranteed

MODERN consumers are no longer satisfied with being “delighted” by good service; rather, they expect instant results, full transparency, and absolute flexibility - all on their terms. And, if they don’t get what they want, they switch brands without hesitation.

3 mins

CEO caught on video admitting fraud - but it's a deepfake

ARTIFICIAL intelligence has now made it possible to wake up to a video of your CEO seemingly admitting to fraud or receiving an urgent audio message from your CFO authorising a large, unexpected transaction, without any of it being real.

3 mins

CEO caught on video admitting fraud – but it's a deepfake

3 mins

Experience magic of 'Matilda' 'Master Harold' and 'Sarafina' on stage this June

Matilda The Musical Jr Roald Dahl’s classic book is set to come to extraordinary life on stage for the very first time in Joburg this week.

1 mins

Mthethwa reflects on healing, love, therapy after divorce

\"I THINK it is the most painful thing I have ever gone through in my life. I don't wish divorce on anyone,\" said renowned singer-songwriter and radio presenter Khaya Mthethwa.

1 mins

Refilwe Modiselle embarks on a literary journey with debut children's book

SOUTH African model and activist Refilwe Modiselle has taken a monumental step in her career by adding “author” to her impressive resume.

2 mins

Father's Day reads: inspiring books to honour the men who guide us

AS FATHER'S Day approaches, many are seeking ways to express their appreciation for fathers, father figures, and paternal influences in their lives.

3 mins

Global growth set for slowest pace since 2008 as trade tensions rise - World Bank

THE World Bank has warned of economic slowdown as heightened trade tensions and a cloud of policy uncertainty loom over the global economy.

3 mins

CSIR to retrofit decommissioned coal plants to support chrome smelters with clean coal tech

THE Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been mandated to retrofit decommissioned coal-fired power stations with advanced clean coal technology.

2 mins

Macroeconomic uncertainty drags manufacturing sector into decline

According to Stats SA the decline is broad based and is driven by contractions in nine of 10 manufacturing divisions

3 mins

The digital land grab: white-owned fibre giants are encroaching on township markets

SOUTH Africa is under siege once more, and this time not by force of arms, but through fibre cables and Wi-Fi routers. In the name of \"connectivity,\" we are witnessing the second coming of a land grab.

4 mins

Sugar drinks industry concerned by audits as SARS tightens compliance among producers

THE sugary beverages industry in South Africa is bracing itself for potential impacts as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intensifies its focus on compliance among manufacturers.

2 mins

Government ramps up vaccine efforts to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced a significant increase in vaccine supplies in KwaZulu-Natal in a bid to combat the ongoing outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

2 mins

Industry says scientific innovation could reshape the tobacco landscape in South Africa

THE government in South Africa and elsewhere on the continent has been urged to consider scientific evidence and innovation when coming up with policies and regulations for the tobacco industry.

2 mins

Market cheers as Telkom rings in robust results

THE market on Tuesday cheered as Telkom rang in robust results for the year ended 31 March and resumed its dividend, which saw its share surge 7%.

2 mins

Strong performance for Premier Group despite consumer spending pressures

PREMIER Group, a leading consumer packaged goods company with brands Blue Ribbon, Snowflake, Dove, among others, produced strong results the year ended March 31, 2025 despite consumer spend still being under pressure.

2 mins

KAP flags lower annual earnings ahead amid challenging trading conditions

KAP, the group with industrial, chemical and logistics divisions, on Tuesday warned that it expects lower earnings for 2025 amid challenging trading conditions.

2 mins

Why local government fiscal health must be climate-proofed

AS SOUTH Africa reviews the 1998 White Paper on Local Government, we must confront a climate reality that our municipal systems were never designed to withstand.

3 mins

What Africa's renewable investment wave requires most is design

THERE are established markets, and then there are conditions that precede them. Africa’s renewable energy sector finds itself suspended between the two - an area where assets have begun to accumulate, but where the mechanisms for scaled capital reallocation remain embryonic.

4 mins

Unlocking youth potential to boost South Africa's energy sector

THE renewable energy industry is booming in Southern Africa and beyond.

3 mins

Coaches retain Springbok Women team

THE Springbok Women’s coaches have trusted in the team that started their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup opener, to again get the job done against Kenya at Stade Makis in Antananarivo on Wednesday (120m kick-off).

1 mins

Matthews ready for Sundowns’ Fifa Club World Cup challenge

TASHREEQ Matthews is buzzing with excitement as Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to compete in the Fifa Club World Cup in the US in the coming weeks.

1 mins

England avenge 1991 final defeat to Australia

RUGBY MEMORY

2 mins

Can young bucks spark Rassie’s ‘Dad’s Army’ for World Cup?

SOME of the Sharks’ Springbok stars were heavily criticised on social media following the United Rugby Championship semi-final defeat to the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld last weekend.

3 mins

Bavuma leads the battle cry

SOUTH AFRICA V AUSTRALIA

3 mins

Semenya highlights SA's medal potential at World Champs

CASTER Semenya is confident in SA’s medal prospects at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo in September, but called for more backing for South African athletes.

2 mins

Louw one of three reasons Bulls can upset Leinster in Dublin

THE Bulls are outright underdogs for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship final against Leinster in Dublin (6pm SA time start) — but that doesn’t mean that Jake White's team have no chance.

2 mins

Orbit College and Casric Stars clash in high-stakes PSL play-off

THE eagerly awaited PSL promotion/ relegation play-offs are set to begin as Orbit College hosts Casric Stars at Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg on Wednesday (3pm kick-off).

2 mins

Australia ready to embrace the pressure

Australia's serial winners are in no danger of becoming complacent ahead of their much-anticipated bout with the Proteas in the World Test Championship final at Lord's today.

1 mins

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The Star Description:

प्रकाशक: Independent-Media-Newspapers

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भाषा: English

आवृत्ति: Daily

132 years of bringing you the news, and beyond! The Star as South Africa's most influential daily newspaper, The Star covers the heart of the nation with unequalled reporting of local, national and international news and sport. It favours a tolerant democratic society and is highly proactive in its reporting, appealing to A/B income readers, primarily in greater Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. It is widely considered to be a superb advertising environment.