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Cape Town's R180m wall: when a city loses its soul
THERE are moments in the life of a city when a single decision tells you everything about who holds power, whose fears matter, and whose humanity is negotiable.
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December 23, 2025
The Star
Salah unaffected by Liverpool turmoil
MOHAMED Salah has shown no signs of being distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he prepares to lead Egypt into the Africa Cup of Nations, Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan said ahead of their Group B opener against Zimbabwe last night.
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December 23, 2025
The Star
Two arrested with 77 bank cards and Speedpoint machines in KZN
KZN police have arrested two men for having stolen property, including 77 bank cards and two Speedpoint machines.
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December 23, 2025
The Star
CAF’s game-changing reforms have ignited a firestorm
A SERIES of reform measures aimed at reshaping the continent's football landscape has sent ripples through African football.
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December 23, 2025
The Star
Just 5 464 learners left as Gauteng placements tighten
GAUTENG Education MEC Matome Chiloane says only 5 464 learners remain unplaced in the 2026 online admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, marking continued progress in learner placements across the province.
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December 23, 2025
The Star
Scammers using fake traffic fines to target drivers
AS SOUTH Africans hit the roads for the festive season, scammers are exploiting fear and confusion around traffic fines, sending official-looking messages to intimidate drivers into paying money they do not owe.
2 min |
December 23, 2025
The Star
Morocco coach ‘taking no risks’ with Hakimi fitness
MOROCCO coach Walid Regragui said on Sunday he would continue to be “very careful” with star man Achraf Hakimi at the Africa Cup of Nations as the Paris Saint-Germain fullback recovers from an ankle injury.
2 min |
December 23, 2025
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December 23, 2025
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Third suspect arrested in Inxiweni Primary school double murder
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December 23, 2025
The Star
Exit of key midfielder rocks Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) have taken a significant hit with the unexpected withdrawal of key midfielder Andy Rinomhota just hours before their opening match against seven-time champions Egypt.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
More suspected Zama Zamas arrested as tensions flare in Bapong
OVER the weekend, two more illegal miners were arrested in Bapong, bringing the total number of arrests to five.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Bafana Bafana's bold pursuit of success
SOUTH Africans are hopeful that Bafana Bafana will conquer the continent three decades after Neil Tovey and Co. were crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions on home soil.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Roads flooded, motorists rescued after heavy rainfall hits Centurion
NUMEROUS roads in the Centurion area were underwater after heavy rains battered Gauteng yesterday morning.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Gill decision ‘tough but necessary’ in interest of Indian team
IT’S already been more than 24 hours since BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia repeated India’s squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, where he again called Axar Patel as the side’s vice-captain.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Top six batters to watch in the upcoming SA20 season
THE much awaited fourth edition of the SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 competition, is set to get underway on Friday, and Independent Medias Ongama Gewabe selects Six Batters To Watch.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
Taiwan police rule out 'terrorism' in metro stabbing
TAIWAN police yesterday ruled out \"terrorism\" in a metro stabbing in the capital Taipei, where an attacker killed three and wounded 11.
1 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
China's tech cooperation fuels progress in Africa
EMERGING technologies, such as the internet of things (IoT), big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly evolving, with the potential to transform society and the economy.
5 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
A spotlight on pet ownership disputes
WHILE the sharp minds of the legal profession were mostly focused this year on paving the way for new laws and deciding on matters of national importance, legal wrangles concerning pets were yet again no stranger to the Bench.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
The Oscars' move to YouTube is a game-changer for film lovers
IN A historic move that signals the end of an era for traditional television, the Academy Awards are officially heading to YouTube.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
Zelenskiy: US must pile pressure on Russia to end war
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the weekend called on the US to put more pressure on Russia to end the war, as diplomats converged on Miami for fresh talks.
3 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
Musk faces backlash for 'creepy' Sweeney post
ELON Musk, who isn't exactly winning popularity contests these days, managed to stir the pot again and this time it involved Sydney Sweeney's chest.
1 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
EThekwini Municipality announces reopening of three Durban beaches after new water quality tests
THE eThekwini Municipality has announced that three of the four Durban beaches that were closed due to pollution being detected, have been reopened.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Festive season bonanza: Free landing fees for artists at Polokwane Airport
POLOKWANE International Airport is set to give the festive season a creative boost, unveiling a special incentive for performing artists travelling by private charter from 21 December 21 to January3, 2026.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Mokoena, Appollis, Williams key as Bafana face Angola
BAFANA Bafana will launch their much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign tonight when they take on a dangerous Angolan side at the Stade de Marrakech.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Three suspects arrested for impersonating City Power officials and extorting R3 500
CITY Power has welcomed the arrest of three suspects by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit (TRU) for impersonating City Power officials and extorting money from a building owner.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Feinberg-Mngomezulu turned down millions to stay in Cape Town
CAPE Town is home, and for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, that matters more than anything else.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
Bafana aim to set tone in opener vs Angola
PRIDE and momentum will be at stake as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway, with Bafana Bafana beginning their pursuit of a second continental crown when they take on Angola at the Marrakech Stadium tonight (7pm kickoff).
2 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
Bafana Bafana vs Angola: A rich history in AFCON
BAFANA BAFANA against Angola in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is there a more familiar fixture?
3 min |
December 22, 2025
The Star
Hlabisa clings to power as IFP considers postponing elective conference to 2027
INKATHA Freedom Party (IFP) is considering postponing its elective conference to 2027 in order to avoid divisions ahead of the local government elections next year.
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December 22, 2025
The Star
Bafana bear the nation's hopes and happiness
UNITY.
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