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April 25, 2025

ANC infighting heats up as Mbalula casts doubt on alleged shooting incident

THE ANC is embroiled in a heated debate over an alleged shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

2 mins

RAMAPHOSA, TRUMP SING FROM SAME HYMN BOOK

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa and United States President Donald Trump have pledged to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict as soon as possible.

2 mins

Court awards R5.5m in damages after twin swop at birth

THE consequences of a tragic incident more than 20 years ago, when two sets of twin girls were accidentally swapped at birth, unfolded in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, with the Gauteng MEC for Health ending up having to pay R5.5million in damages.

2 mins

High Court rejects recusal request in Cosas 4 trial

THE Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) and the United Democratic Movement (UDM) have welcomed the Gauteng High Court ruling that dismissed former apartheid security officers’ bid to secure the recusal of the presiding judge in the Congress of South African Students (Cosas ) 4 trial.

2 mins

Beitbridge sting operation uncovers corruption involving border officials

A COORDINATED sting operation at Beitbridge Port of Entry has led to the arrest of two Border Management Authority officials and seven others, all implicated in a web of corruption and immigration violations threatening the integrity of South Africa's borders.

1 mins

Residents of Khutsong face housing, health crisis

AS GAPING sinkholes swallow parts of Khutsong, residents fear for their homes and health. With local clinics compromised, they've been urged to seek medical help elsewhere.

3 mins

Master Jay's debut album 'Ta Jay' has all the groovy beats

WITH the pulse of Amapiano running through his veins, Master Jay is ready to make his boldest statement yet. After capturing hearts with his soul-stirring single iNtliziyo featuring Zain SA, the rising DJ and producer is now preparing to shake the industry with his latest album Ta Jay, dropping May 16.

2 mins

Spiced Red Wine & Choc Ganache Macarons

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1 mins

High Court to decide on disputed trustee appointments

THE Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear the case against Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure over the appointment of five trustees to fill vacancies on the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) tomorrow (Friday).

2 mins

Concerns raised over new overtime policy

THE City of Tshwane has rejected claims by community leaders and some DA councillors that its new overtime policy, aimed at reducing excessive payouts, will negatively impact service delivery.

2 mins

City's Melgisedek buildings face decade of neglect issues

NEARLY a decade after the City of ‘Tshwane deemed the Melgisedek buildings in Riviera unfit for habitation and had planned to relocate occupants, people still live there illegally.

2 mins

LPC defends disciplinary action against advocate Mpofu

THE Labour Practice Council (LPC) has defended its decision to charge advocate Dali Mpofu SC, asserting that its National Executive Committee (NEC) will not be used to settle political disputes between professional bodies.

2 mins

Tshwane, Canyon Coal collaborate to train young dump truck operators

CANYON Coal’s Khanye Colliery, in partnership with the City of Tshwane, has been applauded for training more than 30 young people in the Bronkhorstspruit area as qualified articulated dump truck operators, with some already landing permanent jobs at the mine.

1 mins

Gauteng declines as municipalities fail while government watches

GAUTENG, the economic engine of South Africa, is facing a silent but devastating crisis: the collapse of municipal governance.

2 mins

It's World Penguin Day

WORLD Penguin Day today is a particularly auspicious event for the African penguin. One of 18 penguin species across the globe, the African penguin has the dubious distinction of being the most endangered.

1 mins

Is the ANC playing Russian Roulette?

RUSSIAN Roulette is a potentially deadly game of chance where participants take turns firing a revolver loaded with one bullet at their head, without knowing whether the chamber is loaded or not. The game is often associated with recklessness, danger, and unpredictability.

2 mins

A legal failure to protect children at school

SCHOOLS should be a safe environment, a place of learning where children can develop their potential. In South Africa, many public schools aren't like this. Instead they are hothouses for teachers' poor performance, financial mismanagement, assault and sexual misconduct.

4 mins

When jazz speaks, Cape Town listens

WHAT makes a city work?

1 mins

The case to expel Morocco from the African Union

THE ongoing occupation of Western Sahara by Morocco represents a stark and enduring violation of international law, a blatant disregard for human rights, and a profound betrayal of the African Union's founding principles.

3 mins

India's suspension of river treaty water warfare, says Pakistan

A PAKISTAN government minister has said India's suspension of a river treaty following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir was an act of “water warfare”, underlining a sharp plunge in relations between the nuclear-armed rivals.

2 mins

DRC, M23 make truce pledge

THE Democratic Republic of Congo's government and the M23 group this week issued a landmark joint statement saying they had agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce.

1 mins

Asian markets mixed amid tariff talks

ASIAN markets were mixed on Thursday as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump’s comments talking up the prospects of a deal to end their trade war.

2 mins

Ugandans kill migrating storks in desperation

DESPERATE Ugandans are using poison to kill thousands of migrating white storks and other protected birds because they have so few sources of food.

1 mins

Yemen's Huthis seek propaganda boost from US strikes

AS AMERICA'S escalated bombing campaign and economic sanctions hit Yemen hard, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Washington's crosshairs are trying to mine the situation for propaganda and recruitment, analysts said.

2 mins

Global study reveals South Africans among the world's most playful people

RECENT research highlights the crucial role of play in fostering creativity, connection, and well-being, especially in our increasingly disconnected world. | Ron Al

1 mins

From tragic news to joyful celebrations: your weekly celebrity round-up

THE world of entertainment is currently experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, with a mixture of tragic news and joyful celebrations captivating audiences everywhere.

3 mins

Experience the joy of music as Incognito lights up CTIJF

WHEN Incognito hits the stage at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) this weekend, there's one song that nearly everyone in the audience will be waiting to hear.

4 mins

Usuthu set for crucial Derby battle amidst troubling run of form

AMAZULU will travel to the Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale on Saturday for a 3pm kick-off against Golden Arrows in what promises to be a season-defining KwaZulu-Natal derby.

2 mins

Leotlela, Smith steal show on day one of Champs

GIFT Leotlela powered his way into a national men’s 100m title on day one of the Athletics South Africa Senior Championships at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom on Thursday.

2 mins

PSL's heavyweights eager to continue with their purple patch

ORLANDO Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns arrived in Cairo, Egypt, this week eager to beat Pyramids and Al Ahly to book an all-South African CAF Champions League final.

1 mins

'Fremdscham' in Johannesburg: Lions' season unravels in slow motion

EVERY so often, you get to watch a disaster unfold in slow motion right in front of you. Inevitably, you think to yourself, there must be a German word or phrase to encapsulate the experience.

3 mins

Bulls v Glasgow: Jake White downplays revenge

BULLS mentor Jake White did his best on Friday to deny that they don't see their United Rugby Championship (URC) match against the defending champions the Glasgow Warriors as a revenge match.

3 mins

I am doing my best with every passing game, says Bvuma

BRUCE Bvuma is doing his best to find the balance at Kaizer Chiefs: uphold the lineage of the club’s greatest goalkeepers and being true to himself.

3 mins

Orlando Pirates seek redemption in quest for glory in Cairo

WITH Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC eager to secure their place in the coveted CAF Champions League final, today's Champions League semi-final second leg in Cairo promises a battle of tactical prowess.

2 mins

ASP Isotopes plans JSE listing to enhance local investment opportunities

ASP Isotopes, which uses its own South Africa developed technology to enrich isotopes, plans to add to its 2022 Nasdaq listing with a listing on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

3 mins

Business sector warns of ongoing fiscal challenges after VAT hike reversal

Treasury says decision follows extensive consultations with political parties, and the recommendations of Parliament

3 mins

World Bank forecasts economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

THE latest World Bank Group Pulse report, released on Wednesday, projects a cautiously optimistic trajectory for Sub-Saharan Africa's economic activity.

2 mins

US tariffs threaten to destabilise African banks amid global trade tensions, warns Moody's

MOODY’S Ratings has cautioned that though the US tariffs are expected to have few direct credit implications for African banks, the tariffs will have significant indirect negative implications through the financial markets’ risk-transmission channel.

2 mins

WEF confirms investigation into claims against founder Schwab

THE World Economic Forum said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into fraud allegations against its founder Klaus Schwab that reportedly prompted his resignation this week.

2 mins

South Africa's average nominal pay dips as economic challenges loom

SOUTH Africa's economic landscape is experiencing a nuanced shift, with BankservAfrica revealing that the average nominal take-home pay declined in March 2025.

2 mins

Cashbuild's third quarter revenue grew by 5% in the constrained consumer market

CASHBUILD, the largest retailer of building materials in South Africa, said revenue increased 5% in its third quarter, and the increase was 4% if one excludes the opening of new stores, growth that barely exceeds inflation.

1 mins

Transnet's rail improvements usher in sales growth for Kumba Iron Ore

JSE-LISTED commodity exporter Kumba Iron Ore has reported a significant uptick in sales volumes, with a 6% increase recorded during the quarter ending 31 March 2025.

2 mins

Anglo American shareholders to vote on PGM demerger of SA PGM unit

SHAREHOLDERS in Anglo American will vote for the demerger of its South African platinum group metals (PGM) producing unit next week, with the company also expecting to report 2025 half year financials for its steelmaking coal and nickel segments as discontinued operations.

2 mins

Zeder Investments' net asset value per share falls after returning nearly R1bn to shareholders

ZEDER Investments, the JSE-listed company with agribusiness investments, said Thursday that net asset value per share (NAVPS( fell by 28.6% for the year to February 28 due to special dividends paid and the lower valuation of an associate investment in Turkey.

2 mins

Is your insurance cover adequate in a volatile rand environment?

TIMES are tough, geopolitical tensions are high in global markets, and South Africa is not immune.

2 mins

Healing financial trauma: steps to reclaim your money mindset

WHILE financial trauma has the power to unravel lives and cause analysis paralysis when it comes to money decisions, there are ways to address this underlying issue head-on to become financially fruitful.

3 mins

Understanding marriage contracts: a guide to matrimonial property regimes

ONE of the most important decisions you'll make before getting married is choosing a matrimonial property regime. Your choice of a marriage contract can have far-reaching financial consequences, so it's essential to understand the pros and cons of each system before tying the knot.

3 mins

A new chapter in cold war espionage

LOVERS of espionage thrillers are in for a treat in this setting in the height of the Cold War with spies drenched in their craft and idiosyncrasies. British author David John Moore Cornwell,

1 mins

Family drama threaded with foreboding

LYNN Steger Strong’s fourth novel, The Float Test, is a piercing portrait of the Kenner clan, whose conflicts echo the famous line from Anna Karenina: \"Every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.\"

2 mins

Reflections on Brianna Wiest's latest work and of personal growth

BRIANNA Wiest's latest book, The Life That's Waiting, draws readers into a space of introspection and personal growth. Each chapter starts with a gentle “read when,” which encourages us to pause and think about our own journeys.

2 mins

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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.