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August 04, 2025

R1.3bn underspending spurs Lesufi to reshuffle heads of departments

SERIOUS OFFENCES

2 mins

Minister of Electricity admits current tariff system is unsustainable

THE Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has conceded that the price of electricity is not sustainable and has ordered a review of the electricity tariffs. This comes as scores of electricity payers protested over soaring prices in Tembisa and elsewhere, while City Power has extended the registration of poor households for exemption.

2 mins

R446 000 cash and Fortuner forfeited as driver can’t explain money’s origins

THE High Court in Limpopo has granted a forfeiture order for a cash amount of R446 000 and a Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicle, which were seized by police.

2 mins

Court denies Letsoalo’s appeal for reinstatement as CEO

IN YET another blow for suspended Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo, the court on Friday refused his application for leave to appeal against his failed bid to be reinstated, which Letsoalo argued is vital as he claimed he was promised a second term to head the fund.

2 mins

Police bust car theft syndicate, recover four high-performance vehicles

GAUTENG police have arrested a suspect and recovered four high-performance vehicles linked to a notorious car theft syndicate operating across the province and beyond.

1 mins

Urgent campaign to vaccinate over 4m children against measles and rubella

THE Gauteng Department of Health is ramping up efforts to combat the persistent measles outbreak in the province with the launch of a large-scale Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign targeting over four million children.

1 mins

Marabastad traders resist Tshwane’s market closure

INFORMAL traders in Marabastad have threatened to resist future City of ‘Tshwane operations aimed at clamping down on businesses that are non-compliant with municipal bylaws.

2 mins

Jubilation as 1 276 SA marimba players break world record

A TOTAL of 1 276 marimba players from South Africa and Zimbabwe lit up the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town on Saturday, August 2, as they set anew world record.

1 mins

Speeding lawyer arrested in KZN after driving at 222km/h in his Mercedes

A LAWYER and an auditor were among motorists arrested for excessive speeding this weekend along the N2 near Park Rynie, as part of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport’s ongoing “Zero Tolerance, No Nonsense, and Alufakwa” road safety campaign.

1 mins

Viral video shows EC schoolgirl violently assaulted

A DISTURBING video showing a female learner from David Mama Senior Secondary School being violently attacked by fellow learners has triggered widespread condemnation and prompted the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) to launch an urgent investigation.

2 mins

Court halts auction of father's car over paternal responsibility clash

IRREPARABLE HARM

2 mins

NPA's strategies to combat GBV

THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is implementing a wide-ranging, victim-centric strategy to ensure that high-profile acquittals do not deter victims of gender-based violence (GBV) from reporting cases or seeking justice.

1 mins

Unity, land reform ficus in Soweto

THE unity of black people with their Colored counterparts and the return of land to rightful owners were some of the hot topics during a gathering of community-based organisations, including members of the Operation Dudula Movement, Black Entrepreneurs Alliance, and the Soweto Alliance. The dialogue was held at the Anchor Comprehensive School in Orlando West, Soweto, on Saturday.

2 mins

DA raises alarm over rising infections in Gauteng hospitals

THE Democratic Alliance has sounded the alarm over what it calls a “growing health crisis” in Gauteng’s public hospitals, where an increasing number of patients are reportedly contracting new infections due to unsanitary conditions, overcrowding, and neglect.

2 mins

AARTO launch dates now confirmed

THE national rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act (AARTO) has been officially gazetted, after President Ramaphosa signed the Proclamation on Friday.

2 mins

Constitutional Court finds Parliament failed in public participation process

THE Constitutional Court, in an unanimous judgment, found that Parliament failed to comply with its constitutional obligation to facilitate a reasonable public participation process in the appointment of new members for the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE).

2 mins

Victory for press freedom

THE lifting of the gag order on Independent Media in the Artsolar litigation is a victory for press freedom. The importance of free speech and expression as a valuable characteristic in a democratic society cannot be underestimated.

2 mins

‘Women should not only be present in science – they must shape its direction’

MORE than 30 years ago, South Africa took its bold first steps into democracy. It was a moment of unprecedented hope, not just for political freedom, but for the transformation of society in all its dimensions. As the country reflects on passing its three-decade milestone, it's an opportune time to assess the progress made by women in science, technology and innovation (STI).

3 mins

Exciting start to the Betway Premiership

THE Betway Premiership kicks off this weekend with a demanding schedule that leaves clubs little time to settle.

1 mins

The City of Johannesburg is no more

ON THURSDAY last week, I asked the driver of the car we were using to take us around the Johannesburg CBD to see the state of the city.

2 mins

Women continue to reshape the engineering sector

THE engineering sector has historically been a male-dominated field, and to a large extent, it still is. However, this is changing, and the shift is gaining significant momentum as more women begin to take up leadership roles, spearheading innovation and driving inclusive growth.

3 mins

Senegal strengthens gendarmerie amid Mali border threats

SENEGAL said that it was positioning new gendarmerie units in the east of the country as it faces growing security threats along its border with Mali.

1 mins

Pope’s ‘Jubilee of Youth’ closes with huge Mass

POPE Leo XIV presided over a final Mass in Rome for over one million young people yesterday, the culmination of a youth pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world.

2 mins

France can’t save contraceptives that US wants destroyed

FRANCE said it could not seize $9.7 million (about R176m) worth of women’s contraception products that the US plans to destroy, after media reports suggested the stockpile would be incinerated in the country.

1 mins

Egyptians start voting in Senate election

EGYPTIANS will cast their votes this week in Senate elections widely viewed as a formality, with the ballot dominated by a pro-government coalition and lacking substantial opposition.

1 mins

Bollywood film-makers try to cash in on India-Pakistan battle

INDIAN filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people.

2 mins

Gaza aid fails to reach most needy

THE trickle of food aid which Israel allows to enter Gaza after nearly 22 months of war is seized by Palestinians who risk their lives under fire, looted by gangs or diverted in chaotic circumstances rather than reaching those most in need, UN agencies, aid groups and analysts say.

2 mins

Actor reflects on fatherhood and ambition in 'Black Gold'

BET Africa this August will be debuting its latest telenovela, Black Gold, which features an all-star ensemble.

2 mins

Bare-faced Jason Momoa stuns fans with makeover

NEW LOOK

1 mins

How Bobby Blanco transitioned from reality star to creative, chef and DJ

BOBBY Blanco has come a long way since his days of being on the celebrity reality show Boity: Own Your Throne.

1 mins

A shocking tale of crime and corruption in reality TV

THE phrase “truth is stranger than fiction” forms the premise of the new documentary, Trainwreck: P.I. Moms where real-life events were so dramatic, they could easily pass as a telenovela.

3 mins

New vehicle sales surge highest since pre-COVID, exports plunge on looming tariffs

THE South African automotive industry in July delivered its highest new vehicle sales in nearly six years on the back of improving consumer confidence, favourable credit conditions, and a steady recovery in disposable incomes.

3 mins

South Africa launches Ubuntu Initiative to enhance cross-border infrastructure in Africa

THE National Treasury has partnered with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in a collaborative effort to bolster cross-border infrastructure across Africa.

1 mins

Survey reveals half of SA small businesses are at risk of closure

Sustainability focus as half of South Africa’s small enterprises may not survive the next year

3 mins

Manufacturing sector sees unexpected resurgence in July after eight months of decline

MANUFACTURING activity in South Africa in July returned to positive territory for the first time in nine months, in a significant turnaround for the struggling economy.

2 mins

The disappearing middle class: How South Africa’s socio-economic divide is about to erupt

SOUTH Africas middle class is vanishing, squeezed between opulence and poverty.

5 mins

Eskom stabilises power supply: a winter overview without load shedding

AS WINTER grips South Africa, Eskom on Friday noted significant strides in stabilising its power system with an improved Energy Availability Factor (EAF) ensuring reliability during peak electricity demand.

2 mins

Automotive industry welcomes interest rate cut amid economic challenges

THE South African automotive industry has responded positively to the recent announcement of a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb), following its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting this Thursday.

3 mins

Oanda's profit declines in first half but firm achieves 63% production growth

OANDO, Nigeria's leading indigenous energy group listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and JSE, in its unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, said gross profit fell by 28% to N59 billion (R7 billion) reflecting both a topline contraction and changing segment mix.

2 mins

AngloGold Ashanti reports record profits and strong share price growth

ANGLOGOLD Ashanti’s share price continued a 12-month rally on Friday, gaining a strong 6.39% after it reported a 151% increase in second-quarter profit on record gold prices and higher production.

2 mins

HCI moves ahead with the Brulpadda and Luiperd offshore gas fields

THE Brulpadda and Luiperd offshore gas finds, the only multi-trillion cubic feet gas discovery in South Africa, are national assets that can be profitably exploited and simply must be developed, said Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) CEO John Copelyn.

3 mins

Pending 30% tariff on South African exports to the US requires calm, says Cosatu

THE pending 30% tariff on South African exports to the United States (US) require calm, frank and honest leadership by government and key stakeholders. They necessitate an understanding of the damage this will do to these exporters, their employees and their families.

4 mins

Uncertainty around tariffs as markets digest a raft of economic data

THIS week there was significant uncertainty about the implementation of American President Donald Trump's 30% tariff on South African exports and in the end it was delayed by one week to August 7.

2 mins

Trump's firing of statistics executive Erika McEntrfer is very disturbing

THE late Dr Wole Adegboyega, a United Nations expert who served as my advisor on the first post-apartheid census of South Africa, told me of a story about questioning the integrity of census numbers. He was a consultant in Sierra Leone during a count and the number they presented was rejected off hand by the president who said, \"My son you no sabi how to count.

4 mins

Sharks will rise again, says JP after Currie Cup annihilation

A PROUD former Springbok, JP Pietersen cut a disconsolate figure after his Sharks side were smashed 64-0 by the Bulls in a second-round Currie Cup fixture at the weekend. What made it worse was having to sift through the wreckage in search of positives.

2 mins

Proteas aim to match Boks’ impact – Bavuma

PROTEAS Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma says the team aspires to have the same impact as the Springboks, both in South Africa and on the global stage.

2 mins

Defiant Galaxy target bright season despite MTN8 exit

TS GALAXY may have been dumped out of the MTN8 at the first hurdle, but The Rockets are going full steam ahead into the new PSL season confident they will shine.

2 mins

Tearful Son bids emotional farewell

DEPARTING Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him into the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday.

1 mins

Springbok Women hit form ahead of World Cup

SPRINGBOK Women’s performance coach Swys de Bruin feels Saturday's emphatic 41-24 victory over the Black Ferns XV was proof that they have got their combinations and spine right, with the Rugby World Cup in England 18 days away as of Monday.

1 mins

Stellies edge AmaZulu in extra-time thriller

LANGELIHLE Phili came off the bench to haunt his former club and seal Stellenbosch’s place in the MTN8 semifinals with a 3-2 extra-time victory over AmaZulu at the DHL Stadium on Sunday.

2 mins

Grobler targets silverware, not records, at Sekhukhune

SEKHUKHUNE United's new striker Bradley Grobler believes he is in the right place to achieve some of the targets he has set for the twilight of his career.

2 mins

Lions coach worried about ‘silly’ mistakes in win over Province

LIONS coach Mzwakhe Nkosi feels that some of the Lions’ youthful exuberance showed in the ‘silly’ penalties the home side conceded in Saturday afternoon's 40-19 bonus-point Currie Cup win over Western Province at Ellis Park.

2 mins

Chiefs face evolution, not excuses, in crucial season

KAIZER Chiefs enter the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with the pressure of evolution rather than just restoration.

2 mins

Norris edges Piastri in thriller

LANDO Norris trimmed McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ world championship to just nine points on Sunday when he switched tactics to lead him home by just 0.698 seconds in a thrilling finish to the Hungarian Grand Prix.

2 mins

I want to be best bowler in world, says Mlaba

Nonkululeko Mlaba rushes off into a corner, hands her canteen of silverware to Proteas Women's team media liaison Lita Gqirana, and calls on her personal makeup artist.

2 mins

Ouaddou embraces pressure as Pirates aim for trophies

ORLANDO Pirates’ new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is relishing the pressure that comes with the expectations of challenging for all the trophies up for grabs this season.

2 mins

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カテゴリ: Newspaper

言語: English

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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.