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Rescuers saved 450 pet rats. Now they're trying to get people to adopt them
FRANKIE Floridia is used to getting calls about all sorts of animal rescue situations: a kitten stuck in a storm drain, a raccoon with a jar on its head, a deer tangled in a hammock.
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February 07, 2026
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Boy saves family swept out to sea
A 13-YEAR-OLD Australian boy is being hailed as a hero for his sheer endurance and bravery after swimming about 4km in rough waters, then running about a 1.5km to rescue his family, who had been swept out to sea.
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February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Could homeschooling be unexpected solution?
THE annual scramble for school placements in South Africa is forcing many families to rethink their approach to education. With uncertainty often stretching well into the first term, the lack of a desk can be particularly disruptive for younger children who thrive on routine.
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February 07, 2026
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Valentine’s Day your way: a single’s guide to ditching the hype
NOT everyone is counting down to Valentine’s Day. To some, it is just another day on the calendar, not a moment that needs the extravagant flowers, dinner reservations, or performative romance.
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February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Raging Bull Awards marks 30 years of investment excellence
THE Raging Bull Awards celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, with South Africa's top investment managers competing for the ultimate prize: South African Manager of the Year.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
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Sundowns coach Cardoso alleges referee influence and heightens calls for VAR
MAMELODI Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has once again called for the introduction of VAR, raising concerns about refereeing conduct after his side’s Nedbank Cup progress, while warning that continental focus must now take precedence.
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February 07, 2026
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Thobejane to share her side of story on Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala in upcoming memoir
SOCIALITE and actress Tebogo Thobejane is reportedly turning one of the darkest chapters of her life into a book, and this time, she is doing it in her own words.
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February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
The museum showcasing the beauty of failure opens its doors
A WEDDING gown from a failed marriage sits in a cardboard box at a mall in Vancouver. Nearby, there’s a can of spilled paint, rejection letters and a poster of a missing cat.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Recognise the warning signs this month of love
FEBRUARY comes with red roses, satin bows, and Instagram posts about “forever”. It’s known as the month of love, full of romance and surprises.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
National Zoo welcomes adorable Asian elephant calf
AN ASIAN elephant calf was born at the National Zoo on Monday, the zoo announced Tuesday morning.a
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February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Chiefs seek CAF Confederation Cup lift after Nedbank Cup setback
KAIZER Chiefs will not host Al Masry in their penultimate CAF Confederation Cup group-stage match at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium tomorrow (3pm kickoff) still reeling from their midweek Nedbank Cup last-32 defeat to Stellenbosch.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Could sitting all day be working against you?
WHILE sitting at your desk all week long may help you achieve your career self-actualisation goals or pay your bills, it may also be setting you up for future health problems.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Chris Brown sued for unpaid royalties
CHRIS Brown is facing a lawsuit.
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February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Speed recognises speed: Why Bolt believes Hamilton's Ferrari peak is coming
USAIN Bolt, the fastest man in history, is putting his faith firmly behind Lewis Hamilton’s bid to rediscover his Formula 1 peak, and he believes Ferrari’s early-season form lends weight to his confidence.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
The ultimate Valentine's watchlist: five local romance movies to stream
SOUTH African movies and local stories offer the perfect way to set a romantic mood this Valentine’s Day.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
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Why 82-year-old García redefines aging, athleticism
AS A MODEL of successful aging, you can’t beat 82-year-old Juan López García.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
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What Gen Z values at work
Gen Zers are looking for flexibility and financial wellness benefits.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
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Familiarity key to Wirtz’s rise at Liverpool, says Slot
FLORIAN Wirtz’s recent good form at Liverpool is the result of a blossoming understanding with his teammates, according to Reds boss Arne Slot.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Snyman demands greater aggression as Blitzboks add Renaldo Young for Perth
Sevens coach Philip Snyman wants more bite from his side in Perth this weekend - and he believes the hard lessons absorbed by his younger players in Singapore could be the catalyst.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
HEAT, HUNGER AND HOPE
Inside Home Affairs queues across SA
4 min |
February 07, 2026
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Driver turns township bicycles into income opportunity
KAMOGELO Lucas Modise’s journey from Bolt driver to award-winning entrepreneur is proving that some of South Africa's most transformative ideas can emerge from within the communities they are designed to serve.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
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Maseko on taking South African cuisine to global stage
SOUTH African celebrity chef, author, and entrepreneur Lorna Maseko is on a mission: to show the world the richness of South African cuisine.
1 min |
February 07, 2026
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WILL GEN Z BE THE FIRST GENERATION TO RETIRE ON ETFS?
There is a growing possibility that Gen Z could be the first generation to retire primarily using exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
1 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
US foreign policy is now medieval
THE search continues for a framework to make sense of, or at least label, the baffling state of world affairs since Donald Trump took his second oath of office as president of the United States.
5 min |
February 07, 2026
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South African students crack US Ivy League universities
A RECORD number of South African students have secured early acceptance into some of the United States' most prestigious institutions, despite ongoing social and political upheaval in the country.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
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Why it’s better to buy than rent, but beware hidden costs
THERE'S an ongoing debate in financial circles: is renting a property more cost-effective in the long run than buying one?
4 min |
February 07, 2026
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Meet the bird that can fly over 13 000km without stopping
COULD anything be more humbling to the puffed-up human race than the abilities of a young sandpiper named B6?
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
US urges three-way nuclear deal
THE United States yesterday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons, after the last treaty between top nuclear powers Washington and Moscow expired.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Safa’s failures threaten SA’s progress
THE South African Football Association (Safa) are their own worst enemy.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Saturday Star
Another traffic cop killed on N2 in minibus crash
A TRAFFIC law enforcement officer died after being struck by a minibus taxi during a routine roadblock on the N2 near Mkhondo.
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