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The Star
Transport Minister: 1 427 killed in crashes over festive season
TRANSPORT Minister Barbara Creecy announced yesterday that 1 427 people died from 1 172 crashes over the 2025/26 festive season. This represents a 5% reduction in road fatalities compared to the previous festive season.
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January 16, 2026
The Star
Journey through domestic violence and identity
AS 2026 was being rung in, the Joburg weather made staying indoors an easy choice. The Names by Florence Knapp was the first book I read for the new year, and it turned out to be a difficult one.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Bulls’ Ackermann focused on performance, not permutations
BULLS coach Johan Ackermann says his team is not wasting time calculating Champions Cup permutations, choosing instead to focus their energy on improving “minute by minute” in tonight's clash against Pau.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Cornwell’s re-imagining of a notorious South African murder case
YES, we live in a hell of a country, not least because our murder statistics are far too high, violence has become a norm and the relics of the past revisit us with horrifying persistence. We have some very 'celebrated' murder cases, which I dare say have stuck in people's minds across decades.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Stolen motorcycles intercepted en route to Mozambique
POLICE in Mpumalanga have arrested two suspects for possession of suspected stolen motorcycle parts following an operation along the N4 near Waterval Boven.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Is Helen Zille set for Joburg council seat as DA prepares mayoral push?
HELEN Zille’s increasing visibility at Johannesburg's broken traffic lights and pothole-riddled roads has raised fresh questions about whether the Democratic Alliance heavyweight is preparing to move to the city to meet residency requirements ahead of her mayoral bid.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Financial planning for children with special needs: a comprehensive guide
RAISING any child is costly, but when a child has special needs, the financial planning process takes on an added layer of complexity.
3 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Parliament cannot let witnesses dictate terms
PARLIAMENT does not often find itself negotiating the terms on which it will hear evidence. That alone should trouble anyone who still believes oversight carries weight.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Joburg authorities crack down in Alex: Butchery closed for health breaches
A WYNBERG butchery has been shut down following a major enforcement operation by the City of Johannesburg after inspectors uncovered serious violations of health, safety and animal welfare regulations.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
DA CAPTURED BY ANC, OTHER CRIMINAL INTERESTS – GEORGE
A heated public feud has been brewing between him and Steenhuisen
3 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Stormers target attacking revival in Champions Cup decider
LEIGHTON KOOPMAN
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January 16, 2026
The Star
Two women found buried, five suspects arrested
GAUTENG police have made a major breakthrough in the brutal hijacking, kidnapping and murder of two young women, with five suspects arrested in connection with the killing of 25-year-olds Nontokozo Mazibuko and Andiswa Sontangane.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Muthusamy’s rise powers Sunrisers EC to SA20 playoffs
FOR years Senuran Muthusamy has been content to sit in the shadows.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Baloyi blasts PSL clubs for neglecting local ‘keeper talent
FORMER Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing shortage of locally based goalkeeping talent in South Africa's top flight, warning that the lack of exposure for upcoming goalkeepers could pose a long-term problem for the national team.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
How to transition from matric to adulthood with confidence and clarity
FOR more than a decade, your life followed a set routine. You had a fixed schedule, a uniform, and a clear path to follow every day.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
SAHRC warns Gauteng school delays breach Constitutional rights
THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has sounded the alarm over persistent delays in school placements in Gauteng, warning that the failure to admit learners on time poses a direct threat to the constitutional right to basic education.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
AFCON 2025 semi-final drama and countdown to Sunday’s final
WEDNESDAY’S Africa Cup of Nations semifinals showcased the skills of the continent's finest footballers, alongside the rich history and fervent passion that define the tournament.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
DJ Maphorisa shifts style, Beckham feud intensifies
WE'RE only about two weeks into 2026 but the celebrity world is already full of action.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Where 340 000 stolen cars go – from Joburg to Nigeria
SOUTH Africa's roads may seem busier than ever, but beneath the surface, a persistent threat is quietly draining the economy.
5 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Russia to expel spy-accused diplomat
RUSSIA yesterday said it was expelling a UK diplomat whom it accused of being an undercover spy.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Tebogo Malaka resigns following bribery scandal
FORMER Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO Tebogo Malaka has officially stepped down from her position.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
BATSA to close manufacturing plant due to illicit cigarette trade
Closure of BATSA plant seen as damning proof that authorities have failed to curb illicit cigarettes
3 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
US immigration officer shoots Venezuelan man
A FEDERAL immigration agent shot a man this week in Minneapolis, city officials said, urging the public to “remain calm” a week after agents shot and killed an American woman in the same city.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Taiwan's TSMC logs net profit jump on AI boom
TAIWANESE chipmaking titan TSMC announced yesterday a forecast-busting net profit for the fourth quarter in a sign of sustained global demand for AI technology.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
New NDPP Mothibi faces tough job of fixing the NPA
ASKED a direct question by the CNN award-winning journalist, Christiane Amanpour, on whether he has “any information that might implicate President Zuma in any acts of corruption’, the late Pravin Gordhan responded matter-of-factly.
4 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Why Robertson’s sacking puts Springbok attack guru Brown in All Blacks’ sights
THE firing of Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks could have a direct impact on the Springboks, as it may result in the loss of attack coach Tony Brown.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Eto'o slapped with stadium ban after fiery gestures at Motsepe
THE legendary Samuel Eto'o has been hit with a four-match stadium ban and a significant fine following a fiery outburst during a high-stakes AFCON match, raising critical questions about officiating and governance in African football.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
From mines to chimp research
MICHEL Tama Sadiakhou's future dramatically changed course some 15 years ago thanks to a clan of apear-wielding apes: instead of the dangerous work in informal gold mines that is the fate of many in Senegal’s far southeast, he now researches rare chimpanzees.
3 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Richemont reports strong global sales despite china slowdown
GLOBAL luxury brands group Richemont saw slow sales growth in China in the third quarter to December 31, 2023, despite global sales showing \"strong momentum\" with an 11% increase.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
The Star
Uganda votes under internet blackout and polling delays
UGANDANS found polling stations still not open hours after voting started yesterday, as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.
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