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The Star
Ex-IPID chief McBride questioned on controversial investigations, O'Sullivan ties
FORMER Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride was expected to testify before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee yesterday morning.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
A powerful story for young readers finding their voice
\"I TRULY believed that the narration of the story needed to have a broader focus on real-life scenarios that readers could relate to without losing the message and themes of the first edition.\"
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Mokorosi finally shares his 25-year songwriting journey
AFTER many years of writing songs in private, investment banker Sam Mokorosi is finally ready to share his music with the world.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau outlines SA's industrial strategy for a Just Energy transition at WEF
SOUTH Africa is positioning itself at the centre of the global energy and technology transition, leveraging its vast mineral wealth to drive industrialisation, investment and deeper trade partnerships, as the country recalibrates its economic strategy for a decarbonising world.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
The impact of Trump's aid cuts
THE Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, which started a year ago yesterday, has caused the preventable deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and will contribute to millions more, researchers have estimated.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
DA councillor quits Johannesburg position over housing project threats
BY-ELECTIONS are set to be held in the City of Johannesburg's ward 102 after a DA councillor resigned late last year over intimidation and threats allegedly relating to lucrative contracts.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
What families were forced to witness after 12 learners died
GRIEF has turned into anger in Vanderbijlpark after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that the 22-year-old driver involved in the crash that killed 12 learners was operating without a valid Professional Driving Permit, which had expired in November 2025.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
What's behind Joburg's 'rotten eggs' smell?
Areas affected include Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Fourways, and Parktown
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Why betting against Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is a losing game
IF there's one thing we've learned about Shukri Conrad, it's that it's usually a bad idea to bet against him.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Court orders abusive husband to forfeit family home and assets
BEING severely abusive towards his wife throughout their marriage has caught up with a man after the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, ruled that he had forfeited all financial benefits accumulated during the marriage, including the family home.
2 min |
January 21, 2026
The Star
BHP reports strong performance with record copper and iron ore production.
BHP Group is showing strong operating momentum, with investment being made for growth plans decades ahead, CEO Mike Henry said Tuesday.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Will foreigners get grants? Sassa weighs in on claims circulating on social media
THE South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that its Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Equities sink, gold and silver hit highs
ASIAN markets extended losses yesterday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his grab for Greenland.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Gunfire erupts outside Booysens Magistrate's Court: Pair fatally shot
\"IF THIS culture of lawlessness, of total disregard for human life, is allowed to become entrenched, we will find ourselves in complete anarchy where the man with the largest gun calls the shots.\" This was the reaction of Adv.
2 min |
January 21, 2026
The Star
Tyre showdown loses steam as AMS withdraws case
AMS, a mining and tyre group, has informed the Competition Tribunal that it will file a withdrawal of its application for interim relief against alleged anti-competitive conduct by Kal Tire Mining Tyre Services SA, Malas and Apollo Tyres South Africa.
2 min |
January 21, 2026
The Star
Greenland as a pawn on the chessboard of US imperialism
ON JANUARY 14, a few hours before the historic meeting in Washington between representatives from Greenland and Denmark and their US counterparts, JD Vance and Marco Rubio, Denmark and several of its NATO allies reinforced their military presence in Greenland and announced that further reinforcements would follow.
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January 21, 2026
The Star
Xolani Khumalo faces legal trouble: How ActionSA rallies behind him
ACTIONSA'S Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate and councillor Xolani Khumalo was granted R2 000 bail yesterday after appearing at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and pointing a firearm.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
SA's property market shows signs of recovery: semigration continues to lift prices
SOUTH Africa's house price sales growth this year is likely to feature a story of green shoots and more of the two-speed trend, but there is reason to be cautiously optimistic, said Renier Kriek, MD of home loan provider Sentinel Homes.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
Kidnapping ring busted in Johannesburg: Eight suspects arrested, victim freed
EIGHT suspected kidnappers have been arrested, and a 43-year-old man was safely reunited with his family following an intelligence-driven operation led by the Johannesburg District Commissioner, Major General Nhlanhla Kubheka.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
Tshwane MMC defends pothole repair strategy
TSHWANE'S Roads and Transport MMC, Tlangi Mogale, has defended the city's pothole repair strategy amid DA criticism over the use of cold asphalt.
2 min |
January 20, 2026
The Star
Education minister calls for safe, bully-free environment during ‘back to school ‘campaign
THE Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, emphasised the urgent need for safety and dignity for learners across South African schools at an event held at Eldorado Park secondary school.
2 min |
January 20, 2026
The Star
Family of missing MMC remain hopeful as search and rescue efforts continue
THE family of the city of Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, says it remains hopeful as search and rescue efforts to locate him continue.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
Mentality over history as Chiefs test Arrows
KAIZER Chiefs head into their clash against Golden Arrows aware that history offers context, but not comfort with this encounter set for the FNB Stadium on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
BMW driver arrested following alleged assault on female traffic warden
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault of an Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) traffic warden in Alberton.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
DRIVER'S BEHAVIOUR, PERMIT PROBED AFTER 13 KIDS PERISH
'Quantum was overtaking four vehicles when it collided with an oncoming truck'
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January 20, 2026
The Star
European countries rally against US tariff over Greenland
THE transatlantic rift over Greenland deepened remarkably at the weekend as Europe mounted a rare, unified rebuke to punitive tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
No longer a visitor but an inmate: Parolee arrested for bringing dagga to friend in prison
A 31-year-old parolee was arrested at Standerton Correctional Centre after allegedly attempting to smuggle dagga and a cellphone into the prison during a visit.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
Sekhukhune United target strong second half
United are gearing up for what promises to be the most demanding and potentially defining phase of their season as they return to league action against Stellenbosch FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium this evening, with kickoff at 7.30pm.
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January 20, 2026
The Star
The class of 2026: South Africa’s rising music stars
IF YOUR playlists feel tired, this is your sign to refresh them.
4 min |
January 20, 2026
The Star
South Africa's fragile recovery faces headwinds as IMF flags low-growth outlook
SOUTH Africa's slow and uneven economic recovery is expected to continue through 2026, but remains highly vulnerable to global shocks, policy uncertainty and entrenched structural constraints.
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