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November 03, 2025

Cyril pleads with GNU as leadership doubts grow

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa, held a secretive two-day retreat at the Cradle of Humankind, where he urged leaders of the Government of National Unity (GNU) to collaborate in order to rescue the country's struggling municipalities.

2 mins

Bushiri claims extortion, case on Mudolo weakens

In a statement, Bushiri alleged members met with official, who demanded large sums of money

2 mins

Goolam Vawda: A controversial player in ANC politics

CONTROVERSIAL social media user Goolam Vawda, who has been accused of cyberbullying and defaming politicians, including former Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and other prominent South Africans, is allegedly being used as a proxy to fight ANC factional battles.

2 mins

Get rid of B-BEE, says Gary Player

GARY Player on the occasion of his 90th birthday on Saturday, said South Africa has to get rid of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act.

1 mins

Tragic drive-by shooting in Reiger Park leaves six dead and three injured

INVESTIGATIONS UNDERWAY

2 mins

CBS dismisses Debora Patta after controversial interview with US ambassador on Gaza situation

CONTENTIOUS INTERACTION

1 mins

Matlala claims Mchunu axed R360 million tender over refusal to fabricate case - Audio reveals

THE Madlanga Commission heard an audio clip of criminal tycoon, Vusimuzi \"Cat\" Matlala accusing suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of axing his multimillion-rand deal after he refused to fabricate a false case against Crime Intelligence boss Lt-Gen. Dumisani Khumalo.

1 mins

MK insiders urge Zuma to act as Makhubele faces serious allegations

NEWLY elected uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) parliamentary chief whip Colleen Makhubele is facing calls for suspension after allegedly failing Parliament's Intelligence Committee vetting process.

1 mins

What the rules say if rain washes out the Women's World Cup final

RAIN and wet weather in Mumbai have delayed the toss for the Women's World Cup final between South Africa and India. Heavy rain has already affected the tournament, causing major interruptions in the semifinal clash between India and Australia at the same venue a few days ago.

1 mins

Woman beheaded in her home, cousin arrested

THE community of KwaMashu, north of Durban, has been left in shock following the discovery of a woman's decapitated body inside her burning home.

2 mins

Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist

TWO more suspects, a man and a woman arrested this week over the jewel heist at the Louvre, were on Saturday charged and remanded in custody, prosecutors said.

2 mins

US military intervention in Nigeria: Trump's warning to Nigerian government

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump threatened to send the military into Nigeria with \"guns-a-blazing\" if Africa's most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists.

2 mins

Mashawana Foundation hands over new home to Vincent in Hammanskraal

THE Collen Mashawana Foundation today handed over a new, fully furnished home to Ntate Vincent Kgabo in Ramotse, Hammanskraal, Tshwane. The joyful and emotional ceremony was attended by hundreds of community members who gathered to celebrate this life-changing milestone.

2 mins

The lost power of Blackness in South Africa

ANOTHER VOICE

3 mins

Let us do more for women's all-round development

DELIVERING a keynote address during the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, held in October in Beijing, President Xi Jinping rallied the international community to work towards fostering conditions that allow women to realise their dreams in society.

5 mins

Britain cops probe mass stabbing

BRITISH police were investigating yesterday a mass stabbing on a London-bound train that left 10 people wounded, including nine critically, with two people arrested.

1 mins

Egypt opens grand museum

EGYPT officially opened at the weekend the Grand Egyptian Museum, a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Cairo hopes will revive tourism and boost its battered economy.

2 mins

Chinese, Saudi business leaders eye deeper co-operation

CHINESE and Saudi business leaders have voiced strong confidence in the prospects of bilateral cooperation, with the digital technology wave accelerating joint ventures across sectors from logistics to sustainable energy.

1 mins

Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely S Korea

ROWS of coffins line a university classroom in the South Korean port city of Busan, ready for use in training the funeral directors of the future in a rapidly ageing country.

2 mins

Serbia marks one year since station collapse

TENS of thousands of Serbians at the weekend marked the first anniversary of a deadly railway station roof collapse in Novi Sad, a tragedy that shocked the Balkan nation and triggered mass protests.

2 mins

Learner arrested for pouring boiling water on classmate in Lebowakgomo

A 20-year-old female learner has been arrested in Lebowakgomo, Capricorn District, after allegedly pouring boiling water on a fellow learner at a secondary school in Seleteng Village, leaving him with serious burn injuries.

1 mins

SA slams US refugee prioritisation for whites

PRETORIA last week Friday criticised a US decision to prioritise white South Africans as refugees accepted into the country, saying it was based on \"widely discredited\" claims of their persecution.

1 mins

UN Women demands immediate action to safeguard 300 000 women and girls

UN WOMEN have expressed deep alarm and condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the ongoing attacks against women, girls, and civilians in and around El Fasher, Sudan.

2 mins

Meat the law: Six suspects caught in 'high-steaks' hijack

A MULTIDISCIPLINARY and cross-border operation led to the arrest of six suspects accused of hijacking a truck, carrying meat valued at over R500 000.

1 mins

Man sentenced to 25 years for violent crimes in Sekhukhune District

A 32-year-old man from Manapyane Village, Mahlatse Tolonyane Mathote Matebane, has been sentenced to 25 years of direct imprisonment by the Polokwane High Court for a string of violent crimes committed across the Sekhukhune District between 2020 and 2023.

1 mins

MARK RUBERY CHESS

Chess inspires a variety of comments from its vassals. Here follows an interesting selection.

2 mins

A blend of historical drama and action

NETFLIX has released the trailer for Last Samurai Standing, a Japanese period action film which will premiere on November 13.

1 mins

Why Cassper Nyovest says you’re missing out: ‘Don’t sleep on other sounds!’

I ALWAYS say this: if you really love music, you can't be hanging out in one lane. One genre only? Nah, that's just liking a genre, not loving music as a whole.

2 mins

SA romantic comedy ‘Love and Wine’ faces copycat criticism

NETFLIX'S new South African romantic comedy, Love and Wine, has stirred debate following the release of its official trailer - with some fans accusing it of mimicking the Brazilian film Rich in Love.

1 mins

Zozibini Tunzi steps into her first big bad role in 'Bad Influencer'

FORMER Miss South Africa and Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi takes her first major step into acting with the new local series Bad Influencer, currently streaming on Netflix.

4 mins

South Africa accelerates economic reforms as Operation Vulindlela gains momentum

SOUTH Africa's ambitious reform drive under Operation Vulindlela gained significant traction in the second quarter of 2025/26, with notable progress in the energy, logistics, and digital transformation sectors, according to the latest progress report released on Friday.

3 mins

Parliament sets sights on probing allegations of "mega-looting" at PIC

Parliament confirms probe into threat to R3.5 trillion in public servants' pensions portfolio

3 mins

SA automotive sector faces pressure as wage talks stall and production outlook weakens

SOUTH Africa's automotive manufacturing industry is facing renewed strain amid stalled wage negotiations between employers and unions, with industry leaders warning that 2025 production levels could fall short of last year's already subdued output.

2 mins

BoFA sees possible S&P upgrade for South Africa after mid-term budget despite fiscal pressures

THE Bank of America (BofA) has flagged a potential credit rating upgrade for South Africa later this month, saying that S&P Global Ratings could lift the country's sovereign rating to 'BB' if the government delivers stronger economic growth and successfully reduces its debtto-GDP ratio.

1 mins

The rails we lost: How South Africa squandered its continental mandate for rolling stock

IN 2015, the African Union (AU) assigned South Africa the continental mandate to lead the manufacturing of rolling stock for Africa. The decision recognised South Africa's industrial base, engineering expertise and infrastructure as the continent's most advanced. It was an opportunity to anchor regional industrialisation, create skilled employment and supply trains, coaches and components to a growing African market.

5 mins

CESA calls for action to improve maintenance, governance and technical capacity of SA’s roads

SOUTH Africa's road infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and vital for the safety and mobility of our people. Yet there's a persistent gap between the engineering expertise we have and the reality of managing and developing our roads effectively.

3 mins

Department of Agriculture defends itself after wasteful spending audit

THE Department of Agriculture has moved to defend itself following concern over the Auditor-General's report indicating a qualified audit opinion and a surge in fruitless and wasteful expenditure during the 2024/25 financial year.

2 mins

Impala Platinum first quarter 6E production declines 5% amid rising prices

Impala Platinum Holdings' share price fell 4.89% on Friday after the mining group reported that 6E production volumes had decreased by 5% through the group's first quarter to September 30.

2 mins

MC Mining's Makhado Project shows strong progress as share price rises 15%

MC Mining's share price shot up over 15% on Friday afternoon after it reported that the development of its Makhado Project is progressing strongly, with coal plant commissioning activities expected to start in December 2025.

2 mins

Renergen reports increased interim taxed loss, advances Virginia Gas Project

RENERGEN increased its taxed loss to R139.7 million from R70.4m for the six months to end-August 2025, but it was a period of many initiatives aimed at getting the helium and liquefied natural gas (LNG) Virginia Gas Project (VGP) to run at nameplate capacity.

2 mins

MTN Nigeria roars back to profitability with stellar nine-month results

MTN Nigeria Communications delivered a resounding financial comeback, reporting a robust performance for the nine months to September 30, 2025 - a N750.2 billion taxed profit marked a dramatic turnaround from a N514.9bn loss in the same period last year.

2 mins

Sars clean up is an important victory after state capture years

ONE OF THE challenges of being a noisy democracy is that in our hunt for scandals, we often miss important victories, especially those that improve the lives of the working class.

4 mins

US cuts interest rates to lowest bank rate in three years - Chris Harmse

The US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has cut interest rates for the second time this year. The FOMC officials agreed to another 25 basis points (0.25%) cut, that lowers its benchmark lending rate to a range between 3.75% and 4%.

3 mins

Why South Africa’s COP30 message must put energy security at the core of climate ambition

IN THE energy sector, we know one truth too well: you cannot industrialise in the dark.

3 mins

Sharks’ Masotti backs Plumtree as interim consultant set to join team

THE Sharks’ American boss, Marco Masotti, has come out in support of beleaguered coach John Plumtree and says help is on the way as the team negotiates a difficult start to the United Rugby Championship.

1 mins

Conrad hopeful despite Proteas’ inexperience

SOUTH Africa’s young T20 side learnt some harsh lessons in Lahore on Saturday night as Pakistan completed a 2-1 comeback series win with a four-wicket victory in the decider — exposing the Proteas’ inexperience but also, coach Shukri Conrad believes, helping to paint a clearer picture for next year’s T20 World Cup.

2 mins

Sacha has magic feel for the game, says coach Rassie

SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus is delighted with his team’s 61-7 defeat of Japan at the weekend, but says the match was always a warm-up for this week’s monumental encounter with France in Paris.

2 mins

CAF draw could set up Sundowns v Mokwena, Chiefs and Stellies in same group

SOUTH Africa's three representatives in the CAF Interclub Competitions will discover their group-stage opponents on Monday afternoon when the draw for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup takes place at the SuperSport studios.

2 mins

Hammers strike to land first blow under Nuno

NUNO E5spirito Santo celebrated his first win as West Ham manager yesterday as his spirited team battled from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 at the London Stadium.

2 mins

Rampant Arrows hit Gallants for four

GOLDEN Arrows extended their fine run of form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Marumo Gallants at the King Zwelithini Stadium yesterday.

2 mins

Stelles fail to escape Galaxy’s pull

STELLENBOSCH FC’s miserable run in the Betway Premiership continued on Sunday when they lost 2-0 to TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

2 mins

‘Draw with Sea Robbers highlights growing parity’

THE current Betway Premiership season will have a different script due to different casts compared to previous campaigns, but Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to ensure that they remain the ultimate winners.

2 mins

Bok victory overshadowed by Nché’s setback

THE Springboks’ dominant win over Japan came with a sting in the tail —a serious injury to star loosehead prop Ox Nché that threatens to derail Rassie Erasmus’ front-row plans for the rest of the tour.

2 mins

Experienced stars set to dominate Bafana squad against Zambia

HUGO Broos is set to put his head on the block later this week, and announce the final 23-member squad that will face Zambia in an international friendly next Saturday.

2 mins

Ouaddou backs youngsters, Dansin answers with stunning equaliser

ABDESLAM Ouaddou is a fearless players’ coach. As long as a player is good enough to fit into his philosophy and team organisation, he will throw him in the deep end.

2 mins

Ben Youssef’s goal to keep Petersen in Bafana frame

KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef believes goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is edging closer to earning a recall to Bafana Bafana after a string of commanding performances this season.

2 mins

Wolvaardt heroics not enough for final glory

LAURA Wolvaardt carried her team on her shoulders, dragged them to the finish line, but ultimately could not single-handedly lead the Proteas Women to the promised land of a first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title in Navi Mumbai on Sunday evening.

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.